Debates
30 Jun 23
01 Jul 23
@divegeester saidYes. The shooting of that youth did seem a little suspect.
https://news.sky.com/story/france-suspends-all-bus-and-tram-services-amid-riots-over-police-shooting-12912490
01 Jul 23
@shavixmir saidYes, French policing culture is a another problem they have.
Yes. The shooting of that youth did seem a little suspect.
@divegeester saidYou might want wipe the drool of your chin dive, honestly mate a Brit slagging off someone else’s policing issues is the wrong side of ludicrous.
Yes, French policing culture is a another problem they have.
Have you forgotten about our rapey, racist corrupt police and the riots that their actions and attitudes have caused.
@kevcvs57 saidI’m not “slagging off” the French police. It was Shav who brought up the police shooting, I was just acknowledging his point.
You might want wipe the drool of your chin dive, honestly mate a Brit slagging off someone else’s policing issues is the wrong side of ludicrous.
02 Jul 23
@kevcvs57 saidThe French are very good at rioting and protesting.
You might want wipe the drool of your chin dive, honestly mate a Brit slagging off someone else’s policing issues is the wrong side of ludicrous.
Have you forgotten about our rapey, racist corrupt police and the riots that their actions and attitudes have caused.
They make the rest of us look lazy.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/world/europe/france-police-traffic-stop-shooting-law.html
Police in France have the legal ability to shoot suspects escaping in vehicles. The belief is that such people present a public danger. The French protestors believe the cop's action may have been motivated by racism rather than concern for public safety.
Regardless of the cop's motives it may be a good idea to reevaluate this law that allows cops to shoot fleeing suspects.
02 Jul 23
@divegeester saidNot sure of the details with this, but if you're threatening people with a gun or a car you've forfeited your right to life. It has to be case by case obviously, if the guy was on a bicycle there'd be more wiggle room but even then, a skateboard could be a potentially lethal weapon. Let the details filter out before looting a gucci hand bag.
https://news.sky.com/story/france-suspends-all-bus-and-tram-services-amid-riots-over-police-shooting-12912490
This is not a protest.
@shavixmir saidI know they pretty much invented it as far as western modern history goes, but this one follows the usual pattern in many western countries.
The French are very good at rioting and protesting.
They make the rest of us look lazy.
Justifiably perceived racism by the police and legal system going on for years then all you need is a spark, and the shooting of a 17yr old is a definitive spark.