Sandra Bland is dead.

[sheshe2]

I am glad politicians are speaking up, about the police violence and the newest victim, Sandra Bland. NO TURN SIGNAL REMOVED FROM CAR BEATEN AND DIED IN POLICE CUSTODY.

It does not matter which damn politician spoke about Sandra's death first. What matters is they are. Some are using her as a political football. I see it here, please stop. A sweet woman is dead. Mourn her do not use her.





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At Bland’s home church, located just outside of Chicago, many in the congregation knew her, taught her in the Sunday school, sang with her in the choir or participated in youth programs together.

Though she had been sad to leave her sisters, friends and family said she was excited about new opportunity in Texas. They described a woman who saw greatness in everyone and was determined to see them succeed whether they were an aspiring artist or a single mother.

Preston Miller and Juwan Mass, who grew up with Bland, said she demanded that her friends “aggressively pursue what they loved,” and noted she and her sisters made sure the boys at their church stayed out of trouble and avoided incarceration.

“We all have college degrees and we all have pursued our dreams to the highest degree possible,” Miller said.

“That’s all thanks to her,” Mass added. “It would be selfish of me to say that she wasn’t influential.”

Read more: The Gilmer Mirror - Sandra Bland Mourned From Illinois to Texas

http://www.gilmermirror.com/view/full_story/26762177/article-Sandra-Bland-Mourned-From-Illinois-to-Texas

Mourn her passing, and yes get angry because this needs to stop.

Yet I ask you, please do not use her.

Sweet baby, please rest in peace.

[sheshe2]

1. Kick!

[sheshe2]

2. Kick

[George II]

3. Hear, hear. A really sad situation.

[sheshe2]

4. I thank you George.

BLM~

[Cha]

5. Such a sweetheart.. it's unfathomable that she was killed in police custody and they trying

for what.. suicide?

I had read it was being investigated as a homicide, though.

Sandra Bland is beautiful.. so sad.

[sheshe2]

8. Yes Cha...

An investigation. I hope......yet, maybe? Maybe not.

[murielm99]

6. Thank you. n/t

[freshwest]

7. And not suicidal. Check out niyad and pwnmom's threads. n/t

[sheshe2]

10. I know...

gotta go.

[tblue]

9. I could cry.

I see that video and I can just feel her fear and outrage, and I know she wanted to live. There's no way on the world she should be dead. Just never had to happen.

[sheshe2]

11. I am crying.

Will not stop until it is over.

[artislife]

12. exactly. nt

[gollygee]

13. It's heartbreaking to see this, over and over again

Also heartbreaking to see people make excuses for the law enforcement officers who do this, no matter the specifics of the case. They can always find excuses.

[DonViejo]

14. Thank you for posting this sheshe2.

[niyad]

15. k and r

[heaven05]

16. yes