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In reply to the discussion: Do you support NYPD members turning back on DiBlasio? [View all]marym625
(17,997 posts)77. Going through this thread
I feel like so many have missed the point.
Yes, it was disrespectful to not only the Mayor (which was the point) but it was disrespectful to the family. It took the focus off the funeral. The biggest discussion about the funeral is now that the cops, who supposedly came to honor one of their fallen brothers, turned their backs. No discussion, or very little, about Officer Ramos or his family.
But the biggest thing is why they turned their backs. Because they are blaming someone that is blameless in the murder of these two officers. IMHO, it is wrong, stupid, propaganda, a fucking commercial for the cops and beyond disrespectful to the Ramos family
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I do not agree with heir point of view, but I support their right to protest.
Agnosticsherbet
Dec 2014
#1
They are American citizens. They certainly do have a right to protest as citizens.
Agnosticsherbet
Dec 2014
#51
A big deal about the sanctity of the funeral was made to keep other protesters away
daredtowork
Dec 2014
#87
Paid by tax dollars... how do you feel about IRS employees protesting?
cherokeeprogressive
Dec 2014
#61
It was a policeman's funeral, and they were protesting their city government.
Agnosticsherbet
Dec 2014
#52
Do they have the right to lie about the cause of the death of the officer at whose funeral
sabrina 1
Dec 2014
#83
You do realize that you anti-unon attitudes put you in agreement with Republicans.
Agnosticsherbet
Dec 2014
#54
As a public school teacher, I was not even allowed to have an opinion or talk to the press.
DamnYankeeInHouston
Dec 2014
#5
Funny thing, I was reading through the rest of the thread and someone pointed that out (down thread)
etherealtruth
Dec 2014
#40
Cops want to be pigs at a funeral, just shows you the true character and that of their supporters.
Rex
Dec 2014
#33
Disgraceful at a funeral, reminds of the digusting Phelps (? not sure that's their name) family. nt
Raine
Dec 2014
#35
Dear Mayor de Blasio #NYPD are skilled at turning their backs, especially when it involves..
Cha
Dec 2014
#36
I though the police turning their backs was rude, short-sighted and provocative.
branford
Dec 2014
#46
I disagree with them, but support their right to do it, and don't think they should be fired.
Nye Bevan
Dec 2014
#60
I support their right to do it. I do not support them doing it. I'll stop now n/t
kickysnana
Dec 2014
#68
had to chose "other" since you didn't clarify what you meant by "support"
TorchTheWitch
Dec 2014
#70
Transparency is a great thing, those who support the racist cops really reveal quite a bit
geek tragedy
Dec 2014
#71
The question is "Do you support NYPD members turning their back on di Blasio?" NO. It's prepubescent
Cha
Dec 2014
#72
Out of Uniform and Off Duty they can peacefully protest to their hearts content
ChosenUnWisely
Dec 2014
#74