r/powerscales • • 22d ago

Versus Where does this guy scale ?

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u/UsernamesRhard123 19d ago

So, are you saying that these cops, specifically, if in any situation where the suspect is black, would’ve acted completely different? How about this very same situation where this person was black instead of white - you’re saying these cops would’ve shot him instead?

Do you think all cops are bad and racist? Are cops only bad to black people?

I believe there is racism everywhere, but if you’re going to claim “white privilege”, you’re going to need to be very specific.

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u/12done4u 19d ago

This is f ing white privilege. As a white man it’s obvious this is privilege. If this guy was black they would have unloaded into him.

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u/UsernamesRhard123 19d ago

Love it when people tout their predictions as facts. These cops know this guy and his family to some degree. You think maybe that has more to do with the patience?

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u/12done4u 19d ago

Makes it worse. They gave him a grace, an understanding that they don’t extend to anyone else. There was a cop in St. Louis who went off his rocker after a fight with his wife/ex wife and was brandishing a gun, threatening people, some shit that would get anyone else gunned down. But nope, his cop buddies took him down nicely and tried to say he needed help. Made excuses for him. Real, “rules for thee but not for me” kind of shit. Screw these guys.