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Mimi25
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Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
2 white cops were searching a black guy and the cop told him "don't think because Obama won I'm letting you go"
This is DISGUSTING!!! Was that really necessary?
I thought my DH was the ONLY person that was hearing this c r a p coming from fellow police officers he works with but apparently it seems to be city wide.
UN FREAKING REAL!
Message edited 11/5/2008 10:01:12 AM.
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lovelybride
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
Oh wow that is disgusting....
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:03 AM |
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usuk2004
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
did your son come home and tell you about it? 
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:03 AM |
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headoverheels
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
while i agree and i think it was a totally unnecessary thing to say, part of me thinks that the police officer may have said that out of fear - doesn't make it right, but i don't think it was said with any malice. (obviously i was not there but that is my take on it)
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:04 AM |
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Mimi25
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
Posted by usuk2004
did your son come home and tell you about it?
He called me at work.
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:05 AM |
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Daveswife
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
Wow.
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:05 AM |
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ruby
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
So sad, but there are racist people everywhere.....I'm sure those 2 cops were racist way before Obama won. It's disgusting, all we can do is try and teach our children to be respectful of all people, no matter their race/gender/background, etc.
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:05 AM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
ugh, what pigs. These are the people who are supposed to be "protecting" us from this bs....they are scum !!!!
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:06 AM |
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lovelybride
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
Posted by Mikismom
ugh, what pigs. These are the people who are supposed to be "protecting" us from this bs....they are scum !!!!
ITA, that was totally unnecessary to say...
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:07 AM |
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MrsPJB2007
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
My DH has had plenty of guys he's dealt with or arrested lately tell him that because Obama was gonna win, he had to "watch out" cause Obama was gonna "take care of us." Maybe that cop was tired of hearing that and said something back at these guys he shouldn't have...its been a crazy time these past few months!
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:07 AM |
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Mimi25
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
Posted by Mikismom
ugh, what pigs. These are the people who are supposed to be "protecting" us from this bs....they are scum !!!!
I wish I could remember word for word what my DH's sargeant said. The jist of it was him predicting or insinuating Obama won't make it to his inauguration because he will be assasinated - since most white people aren't happy about him being elected.
DH said it was VERY HARD for him to stay quiet, but he did.
I tell you..I just can't believe it. It makes me SICK to my stomach!
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:08 AM |
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Kara
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
That's heinous.
Unfortunately, nothing surprises me anymore. I was called a "racist white b!tch" the other day in public because a friend and I were quietly talking to each other about how much we like McCain. We weren't talking about ANYTHING having to do with Obama or race. Some people are just ignorant jerks. I just wish the ignorant jerks would keep their mouths shut.
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:09 AM |
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janet
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
 
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:10 AM |
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Mimi25
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
Posted by MrsPJB2007
My DH has had plenty of guys he's dealt with or arrested lately tell him that because Obama was gonna win, he had to "watch out" cause Obama was gonna "take care of us." Maybe that cop was tired of hearing that and said something back at these guys he shouldn't have...its been a crazy time these past few months!
It's crazy that they have to deal w/that, but what amazes me is the ignorance on both parts. Obama didn't say he was going to "free prisoners" so why would either side (people or cops) think that KWIM?
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:10 AM |
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usuk2004
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
Posted by Mimi25
Posted by usuk2004
did your son come home and tell you about it?
He called me at work.
Well you can rest assured that you've raised a child who recognizes injustice and will call someone on it when he sees it. 
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:13 AM |
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Kara
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
Posted by usuk2004
Posted by Mimi25
Posted by usuk2004
did your son come home and tell you about it?
He called me at work.
Well you can rest assured that you've raised a child who recognizes injustice and will call someone on it when he sees it.
Agreed. You have a great son! 
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:14 AM |
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MrsPJB2007
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
Posted by Mimi25
It's crazy that they have to deal w/that, but what amazes me is the ignorance on both parts. Obama didn't say he was going to "free prisoners" so why would either side (people or cops) think that KWIM?
oh yeah--ITA...its just been such racial tensions in many inner city areas around here. the cops deal with people saying some horrible things to them all day long (its just disgusting the insults spewed at my husband daily) - and they should be the mature & responsible party and NOT stoop to such a level like the cop in this instance did. I definitely think he should never have made such a statement.
Many cops are conservative Republicans and I'm sure that cop was probably bitter that his canidate didn't win and he was being a jerk. I guess I was just seeing a slight reason why he might have said it, even though it does NOT make it okay.
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:18 AM |
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MRSE
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
Posted by MrsPJB2007
My DH has had plenty of guys he's dealt with or arrested lately tell him that because Obama was gonna win, he had to "watch out" cause Obama was gonna "take care of us." Maybe that cop was tired of hearing that and said something back at these guys he shouldn't have...its been a crazy time these past few months!
I have many cop friends and this has been said to them.. " You won't be writing me a ticket when Obama gets into office"
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JenniferEver
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
Posted by headoverheels
while i agree and i think it was a totally unnecessary thing to say, part of me thinks that the police officer may have said that out of fear - doesn't make it right, but i don't think it was said with any malice. (obviously i was not there but that is my take on it)
How could it not be malicious? I agree on the fear point, a lot of racism is based on fear.
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sometimesmommy
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
Wow totally unnessesary but so not surprised. One of the reasons why after I got out of the military I refused to be a cop in NY--I would have been a darn good one but I have seen so many incidents where if I were a cop I would have had to hang my head in shame. (Theya re some good but people lump you in with the bad and the pay and lack of respect--I passed)
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Mimi25
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
Posted by MrsPJB2007
Posted by Mimi25
It's crazy that they have to deal w/that, but what amazes me is the ignorance on both parts. Obama didn't say he was going to "free prisoners" so why would either side (people or cops) think that KWIM?
oh yeah--ITA...its just been such racial tensions in many inner city areas around here. the cops deal with people saying some horrible things to them all day long (its just disgusting the insults spewed at my husband daily) - and they should be the mature & responsible party and NOT stoop to such a level like the cop in this instance did. I definitely think he should never have made such a statement.
Many cops are conservative Republicans and I'm sure that cop was probably bitter that his canidate didn't win and he was being a jerk. I guess I was just seeing a slight reason why he might have said it, even though it does NOT make it okay.
I know - I'm just SO angry over this. I feel like they stripped my son of his joy and hope. After having wanted to participate in the election and not being able to do so because he's not of age - it just makes it that much worse for him to have seen this.
I know it's out there..I just really wish it weren't
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:40 AM |
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Tulips915
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
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Posted by MrsPJB2007
My DH has had plenty of guys he's dealt with or arrested lately tell him that because Obama was gonna win, he had to "watch out" cause Obama was gonna "take care of us." Maybe that cop was tired of hearing that and said something back at these guys he shouldn't have...its been a crazy time these past few months!
I have many cop friends and this has been said to them.. " You won't be writing me a ticket when Obama gets into office"
I dont get why anyone would think this!??! Just b/c a black man is now our President means noone has to follow laws?!
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:40 AM |
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sweetie101
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
i think people are just really happy he won. i was sitting in my college classroom and of no where this girl walks in and was like "i got a new job and its to paint the white house black" i think it was kinda weird to say
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:47 AM |
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MRSE
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
Posted by SB7308
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Posted by MrsPJB2007
My DH has had plenty of guys he's dealt with or arrested lately tell him that because Obama was gonna win, he had to "watch out" cause Obama was gonna "take care of us." Maybe that cop was tired of hearing that and said something back at these guys he shouldn't have...its been a crazy time these past few months!
I have many cop friends and this has been said to them.. " You won't be writing me a ticket when Obama gets into office"
I dont get why anyone would think this!??! Just b/c a black man is now our President means noone has to follow laws?!
Trust me I hear you, but unfortunately that is what some people think
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:52 AM |
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stayandjohn
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Re: Unfortunately my son witnessed something on the way to school this morning because of the Obama win...
My husband heard 2 women talking today in the elevator that now that Obama is president they wouldnt have to pay thier car or mortgage 
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