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sabrina 1

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1. I'm sorry!
Fri Jun 22, 2012, 05:17 AM
Jun 2012

The LAPD has a long history of brutality. The world knows their record, and was reminded of it this week with the death of one of their most famous victims, Rodney King.

They are cowards of course. That's why they stick together. Calling the squad cars, hoping for over time. Having hung out with some NYPD cops for a while, listening to them talk, yes, absolutely there is racism, so casual they don't even realize it.

Mostly though, they talk about money, overtime, strategy on how to make the most while they are still there. One of them was 28 and had retired already on disability. I remember him holding up his thumb and laughing. Apparently he was in a scuffle with someone and hurt his thumb. He was very grateful to that person. Imagine what that costs the taxpayers.

Don't let them get to you if possible, although I understand how you feel.

Canada and Mexico are feeling the effects of social unrest. I am hoping that people will join forces and meet in some massive Global Demonstrations, here or in Canada or Mexico.

I hope the three people who were taken away have been released. I know you have the numbers of the Lawyers Guild. Take care, don't despair, this movement is only getting started

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