By no means do i endorse those that fan the flames of racism. As i said, i strongly supported the officer in Ferguson and applauded the courage of the grand jury.
However, i truly think the grand jury in Staten Island got it totally wrong. Because the video is so overwhelming in my opinion, this was a travesty and i really feel for the guy ( Gardner). There was no reason for that cop not to lighten up on that choke hold when Gardner clearly couldnt breath. If i was in a choke hold and couldnt breath, i would be fighting for my life.
The choke hold wasnt illegal, it was against policy. It was illegal to continue to choke him while he was clearly helpless. That could of easily been any one of us who was in that choke hold.
Ive taken some beatings by cops and looking back, i deserved it, this guy did not.