I don't believe for a second that they would let him have his phone in the back of a patrol car. That's just against all proper procedures especially when it's a felony arrest and after a deadly incident. No handcuffs? Yeah right.
That doesn't mean I don't believe the family. It may have went down the way they say or not. I dunno. I just don't think he was sitting in the back of the car when and if he made a call.
I don't know if it would make a difference, but is it possible that he was allowed to make a call after being arrested at all? Just because he allegedly called someone, doesn't mean it was from his phone.
Sounds like the leaders made a mistake of trust...got them out in the open under truce to talk at a town meeting and then forcefully detained them. It sure wasn't the smartest move. Isn't the issue of trust in the government the reason why they are there in the first place? As far as the encounter; I have no idea because I wasn't there and I certainly don't trust what is being reported.
Anyone know where Lon Horiuchi was last night?
Just askin
Sounds like he might have just shown up.Quote:
Originally Posted by davsel
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Yep, remove the media, and then take down the protesters.
Reports are coming in that the guy who was shot jumped out of the vehicle with gun drawn. Said he'd rather die than be arrested, etc, etc.
Cue the fed incendiary device to start the fire. Allow media back in to view ashes. Blame dead protestors for using propane lanterns.
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Originally Posted by davsel
I didn't have much faith in the media, but if those AP reporters (and any other media who says "Oh, danger? Better pack it in!") actually leave and let the gov 'do it's thing, then... just wow. That's the stuff conspiracies are made of.Quote:
Originally Posted by kidicarus13
Edit: I just realized the utter shame of the situation where I actually have to consider depending on the media being there to make sure the gov doesn't slaughter people. Wow.
If this is ending the way it appears to be, I think it's just going to turn them into martyrs and give more traction to their cause.
If I were one of the guys at the MNWR headquarters, I would be doing everything possible to keep the media there. If a tree falls in the forest and the media isn't there to report on it, did it ever happen?