Re:State Attorney fires IT director who raised concerns in T...
by anigbrowl on Saturday July 13, 2013 @11:13PM
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Unfortunately whether Martin was peaceful or not is absolutely not irrelevant.
I suggest that it is. Let's agree you are a peaceful person; now imagine the following sequence of events, which I've tried to present in the most neutral terms possible.
a. You are walking along the street, at night, talking to someone on the phone.
b. You notice me following you, driving my truck at walking pace, for at least a full minute - half a block, probably.
c. You pause and stare at me. I stare back. You see I'm also on the phone.
d. You approach my vehicle a bit more closely.
e. Something makes you decide to turn and begin running away from me.
f. You hear me get out of my truck and start running after you.
Now, just answer me one question: how would you describe your situation at this point?
I suggest that it is. Let's agree you are a peaceful person; now imagine the following sequence of events, which I've tried to present in the most neutral terms possible.
a. You are walking along the street, at night, talking to someone on the phone.
b. You notice me following you, driving my truck at walking pace, for at least a full minute - half a block, probably.
c. You pause and stare at me. I stare back. You see I'm also on the phone.
d. You approach my vehicle a bit more closely.
e. Something makes you decide to turn and begin running away from me.
f. You hear me get out of my truck and start running after you.
Now, just answer me one question: how would you describe your situation at this point?