Pete_H

Every time the media addressed the Ferguson story it was "Michael Brown, the unarmed black man shot by a white cop." While technically true, it definitely infers guilt and racism. So I agree with Jim there is media bias and sensationalism going on in Ferguson.

Definitely agree with Jim and Ivan on both points. I also think the Treyvon Martin verdict was a travesty. But I think on that one the prosecutor fucked up by not charging manslaughter. The theory of the case being murder was a hard sell.

Like I said, I get that people would like to see this at least go to trial. But I think the grand jurors realized that it's pretty extreme to put a good cop on trial for murder when the majority of evidence points to the fact that he was executing his duty to the best of his training and experience under difficult circumstances and acting in self-defense.

The fact that one of the bullets stuck the top of the head and exited by the jaw, clearly points out Brown was shot while already on the ground. So you're an expert in bullet trajectory now? You sure there is no chance a bullet could have ricocheted of the inside of the skull? Even if that were the case, as wilson testified, wilson kept shooting because Brown kept coming at him. He wasn't sure if he was even hitting him. Don't forget Michael Brown was like 6'4" 250. Not sure what that has to do with whether wilson murdered Brown anyway. Either he was justified in shooting in the first place or he wasn't. How many times he shot seems pretty immaterial to me. Lots of gunshots are clearly distasteful to people. The fact that a thug and criminal like Michael Brown, who arguably tried to murder a cop, has become a martyr is rather distasteful as well.

So the only evidence you have against Darren Wilson is that other cops in other incidents have fucked up? You should look at the facts at hand not at what happened in Cleveland or California.

? http://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=10.27.030 Washington doesn't typically employ grand juries would have been a more accurate statement.

You make a good point that the evidence should have been heard at trial. However the rule of law and legal process ran its course. We don't have the grand jury process in Washington but they do in Missouri. Ten independent jurors reviewed all the evidence and determined it didn't even amount to enough probable cause to have a trial.

By no means will I naively claim police brutality and unjustified shootings don't occur. That's just clearly not what the case was in Ferguson.

Shooting an unarmed man is legal and moral? wtf? The guy is an idiot, with total lack of judgment. So he is trying to apprehend a suspect in a petty theft, by himself in a totally black area, by grabbing him from the truck? Do you think after having his finger blown off by a bullet Michael Brown was thinking logically? This idiot is nothing but a thug with a badge. Not surprisingly, you don't have a firm grasp of the facts. Officer wilson did not know Michael Brown had just committed a theft when he first contacted him. Brown then proceeded to attack officer wilson and attempt to take his firearm. Brown retreated after his hand was shot, but it was Wilson's duty (as a cop) to try and stop him. Wilson got out of the car, chased Brown for about 20 yards, and told him to stop. All physical evidence and most eye witness testimony shows that Brown then proceeded to run at Officer Wilson at close distance when wilson shot. What was Wilson supposed to do? Let Brown attack him again and most likely be killed with his own firearm? Get back in his car and let the next guy deal with it? Wilson is a cop, not a citizen, he isn't supposed to retreat in the face of an attacker or threat to public safety.

Shit, If we just made nothing illegal we wouldn't even have any criminals at all. We wouldn't need cops so we wouldn't have any civil rights abuses and our human rights record would be motherfucking bitchin'.

At any rate, I think all high school history teachers should have to wear body cameras. Then we'll see what really goes on at those "staff meetings."

It's not as if the cops are like "we just got all these military guns and cool blacks SWAT outfits, let's go oppress some black people!"

while I don't think officer wilson did anything wrong or illegal, the heavy handed manner in which the Ferguson PD handled things in the aftermath of the shooting should be attributed not to "militarization," but to ineptitude and underlying racial issues that have been going on since the 19th century.

In theory

Pretty badass for Marc's first trip to the Rockies

Take that rig back to REI and get a new one!

Or because most climbers here are smart enough to be skiers in the winter time.

Getting in the way of progress turns out is a motherfucker

And way better meth! Seriously though, Monroe seems to lack most of the community amenities one takes for granted in other towns. For example no brewpubs, no independent coffee shops. Starbucks near Albertsons and the T.G.I. Mcfuckwads seems to be the social hubs of the town. Anyway, north bend and Issaquah seems to have more to them than strip malls. I do like the grocery outlet next to the stripper coffee box though.

Very different in king county than montana. Lot fewer sheep for one.

Salomon Quest Motion Fit Ski Pants, Mens Size Large - $150 I'm reposting these since its closer to ski season and for price drop. Selling these ski pants in like new condition. I've worn these three times for single-day sessions at the ski area. They are an awesome waterproof / breathable hardshell pant. I really like the "powder bib" and suspenders that keep the pants in place and don't allow snow down your pants. They are super comfortable and stylish and great for lift serve, slackcountry, and even backcountry. They aren't insulated but are a really nice mid-weight that allows you to layer depending on conditions. Excellent condition. Some minor scratches on the cuffs and a small splotch on the butt are the only indicators they've been used. Here's what Salomon says about them: Light weight, technical 3L big mountain pant with Motion fit designed for big lines and technical descents. Single pillar suspender on rear stays in place. They retail for $300, so I'm asking $150.

But have you tried Google+? You probably need it and don't even know it.

Very impressive. Nice job Drew!

Sick onsight send

Hansel also paints amazing and very unique local mountainscapes which may be of more interest to climbers. I'm fortunate to have an original of his of Prussik Peak I really dig.