Another Prominent Example of Police Intimidation

[downzero]

Freedom of the press? Not unless you threaten to call their boss

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pi8R_FUGys&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - 6'4" Cop Bullies 4'11" Videographer as She Videos a BP Worker Taken Away in Ambulance[/ame]

 

[E5RANGER375]

thats what you get when police blindly enforce their own opinions or the unjust orders of their bosses.

a lot of police claim that they will always do the right and constitutional thing, but if that means losing their job, i think the numbers of those that would do right, drops down signifigantly.

 

[Fletch]

That whole situation is just bizarre.

 

[LEaSH]

Those nags aren't investigative journalists. She tries to sound so conspiracy, I know.

-But they really do have the right to do what they want.

 

[christman]

This type of videotaping is nothing more than a stunt to bring about things that aren't happening for their own personal fight for 15 minutes. Rubbernecking in general is sooo annoying in any situation. And she was impeding when she got up close to the ambulance and forced everyone to pay attention to her naggy voice asking questions instead of doing their jobs and trying to save lives. Yes, the situation could have been handled better, but how about instead of worrying about videotaping someones personal health issue, go pick up a brush and scrub down a manatee with all your free time.

10 dollars says she loves Reebok walking shoes.

 

[shibumiseeker]

Those nags aren't investigative journalists. She tries to sound so conspiracy, I know.

-But they really do have the right to do what they want.

Not quite. Media does not have the right to directly interfere with an operation, and they do not have the right to trespass on private property. A properly trained reporter knows this. The hacks and wannabes (90% of them out there) don't know or don't care.

 

[downzero]

Not quite. Media does not have the right to directly interfere with an operation, and they do not have the right to trespass on private property. A properly trained reporter knows this. The hacks and wannabes (90% of them out there) don't know or don't care.

And you're suggesting that police ought to use force to remove people from private property even if the owner doesn't complain?

How do you explain him stopping the harassment when he thought the woman would call his boss?

 

[nawainwright]

This woman shouldn't be surprised, you take a confrontational position with an officer, don't be surprised when they get confrontational back. I don't agree with what's going on, from either point of view. However, I think the officer was way more calm than I would have been given her nagging.

 

[shibumiseeker]

And you're suggesting that police ought to use force to remove people from private property even if the owner doesn't complain?

How do you explain him stopping the harassment when he thought the woman would call his boss?

Calm down Francis. I suggested no such thing. I was responding to:
"-But they really do have the right to do what they want."

If you are going to try to create rhetorical arguments then at least try to ensure you're not ascribing motivations where none existed.

 

[IndyMonkey]

10% cause 90% of the problems.

If you don't have anything better to do than this, examine your life.

 

[MinuteMan47]

10% cause 90% of the problems.

If you don't have anything better to do than this, examine your life.

Are you talking about the cop ?

 

[christman]

Calm down Francis.

 

[INGunGuy]

From the video the woman sounds like a ASSHAT. Not sure why she was acting like a little punk, but she was way out of line. Looks to me like she was attempting to get a rise out of the police officer but smarting off to him. If she had NOT been asking questions of the EMT's and just stayed a safe distance back, she would not have had her video...

INGunGuy

 

[level.eleven]

10% cause 90% of the problems.

If you don't have anything better to do than this, examine your life.

Wow. Here is the ladie's website.

Home

Her home has just underwent the largest eco-disaster of modern times and she would like more answers than what she is getting from the government or BP. She has held jobs in the entertainment industry for quite a while including casting and directing. She is a published author and holds several degrees. Her current path in life was to start her own production company. An entrepreneur - the American dream.\

I would say she has examined her life quite a bit.

Do you feel the same way about the pimp and ho that went into ACORN offices?

 

[shibumiseeker]

Too bad I screwed up the quote, it's supposed to be "Lighten up, Francis."

Oh well, just another reason to watch it again.

 

[Eddie]

Too bad I screwed up the quote, it's supposed to be "Lighten up, Francis."

Oh well, just another reason to watch it again.

Just keep your meathooks off my stuff.

 

[NordicHeathenVinlander]

WTF? This is an example of police intimidation?

It's obvious this women has an agenda, with a screen name. Nevermind she went looking for trouble.

The Officer was quite professional, IMO.

Why the heck do I need to see sick BP workers? She felt bullied? Backed up? Well she put HERSELF into that situation.

This is a poor example, and the lady sounds like a liberal freak, who set the situation up, and then played victim.

 

[Bushido Devil Dog]

WTF? This is an example of police intimidation?

It's obvious this women has an agenda, with a screen name. Nevermind she went looking for trouble.

The Officer was quite professional, IMO.

Why the heck do I need to see sick BP workers? She felt bullied? Backed up? Well she put HERSELF into that situation.

This is a poor example, and the lady sounds like a liberal freak, who set the situation up, and then played victim.

Agreed. This woman's true problem is obvious...

Listening to her whine on and on makes me want to set fire to a litter of kittens to hear a sound far less annoying than this harpy's voice...

 

[downzero]

Ahh. So since you don't agree with her, her freedom of the press goes out the window. I understand now.

 

[NordicHeathenVinlander]

Ahh. So since you don't agree with her, her freedom of the press goes out the window. I understand now.

Absolutely not.

But it's clear she wanted to be a victim, look at her language, it's like a mystical tale, of THE PEOPLE wanting TRUTH, attacked by the evil MAN.


Fortunately, I have eyes and a brain.