Please stop with the hyperbole. I visited Texas years ago and had a great time. People were very friendly, warm and respectful. In fact, I was treated even better I believe once people found out I was Canadian. My experience was totally different than what I had been told by most Canadians who had never even stepped foot here. They absolutely misrepresented Texans (and Americans in general), and Canada being a monarchy satellite always pushes the "anti-South" rhetoric.
One great feature of Texas is they have a large number of Libertarians. They believe strongly in justice for all, including and especially those in authority, be they police or politicians. That's unique in North America. As a comparison, for the first time in decades a police officer in Toronto named James Forcillo was charged with a crime and convicted by a jury. You can find the video of him killing a young man who on a streetcar while the man was surrounded by 25 cops and isolated on a bus (he held a knife while on the bus). Even after being convicted his lawyer is arguing he should get a suspended sentence and serve his time at home...this wouldn't fly in a state like Texas. He fired two volleys of shots on a guy, 9 in total, even after the guy was down and posed no threat (he was paralyzed at that point). A particularly disgusting act by someone in a position of power.
Bottom line. This could have happened anywhere. He was probably drunk or high on something. He kicked in the wrong door assuming it was his gf's and the man rightfully felt his life was in danger and defended himself, even after yelling out to try and avoid the situation. It's a tragedy plain and simple.
How many other states would have allowed this as an acceptable response to the situation? Probably quite a few. Self preservation is a very powerful motivator. Do we expect anything less under the circumstances?
Please stop with the hyperbole. I visited Texas years ago and had a great time. People were very friendly, warm and respectful. In fact, I was treated even better I believe once people found out I was Canadian. My experience was totally different than what I had been told by most Canadians who had never even stepped foot here. They absolutely misrepresented Texans (and Americans in general), and Canada being a monarchy satellite always pushes the "anti-South" rhetoric.
One great feature of Texas is they have a large number of Libertarians. They believe strongly in justice for all, including and especially those in authority, be they police or politicians. That's unique in North America. As a comparison, for the first time in decades a police officer in Toronto named James Forcillo was charged with a crime and convicted by a jury. You can find the video of him killing a young man who on a streetcar while the man was surrounded by 25 cops and isolated on a bus (he held a knife while on the bus). Even after being convicted his lawyer is arguing he should get a suspended sentence and serve his time at home...this wouldn't fly in a state like Texas. He fired two volleys of shots on a guy, 9 in total, even after the guy was down and posed no threat (he was paralyzed at that point). A particularly disgusting act by someone in a position of power.
Bottom line. This could have happened anywhere. He was probably drunk or high on something. He kicked in the wrong door assuming it was his gf's and the man rightfully felt his life was in danger and defended himself, even after yelling out to try and avoid the situation. It's a tragedy plain and simple.
How many other states would have allowed this as an acceptable response to the situation? Probably quite a few. Self preservation is a very powerful motivator. Do we expect anything less under the circumstances?
Please stop with the hyperbole. I visited Texas years ago and had a great time. People were very friendly, warm and respectful. In fact, I was treated even better I believe once people found out I was Canadian. My experience was totally different than what I had been told by most Canadians who had never even stepped foot here. They absolutely misrepresented Texans (and Americans in general), and Canada being a monarchy satellite always pushes the "anti-South" rhetoric.
One great feature of Texas is they have a large number of Libertarians. They believe strongly in justice for all, including and especially those in authority, be they police or politicians. That's unique in North America. As a comparison, for the first time in decades a police officer in Toronto named James Forcillo was charged with a crime and convicted by a jury. You can find the video of him killing a young man who on a streetcar while the man was surrounded by 25 cops and isolated on a bus (he held a knife while on the bus). Even after being convicted his lawyer is arguing he should get a suspended sentence and serve his time at home...this wouldn't fly in a state like Texas. He fired two volleys of shots on a guy, 9 in total, even after the guy was down and posed no threat (he was paralyzed at that point). A particularly disgusting act by someone in a position of power.
Bottom line. This could have happened anywhere. He was probably drunk or high on something. He kicked in the wrong door assuming it was his gf's and the man rightfully felt his life was in danger and defended himself, even after yelling out to try and avoid the situation. It's a tragedy plain and simple.
How many other states would have allowed this as an acceptable response to the situation? Probably quite a few. Self preservation is a very powerful motivator. Do we expect anything less under the circumstances?
Please stop with the hyperbole. I visited Texas years ago and had a great time. People were very friendly, warm and respectful. In fact, I was treated even better I believe once people found out I was Canadian. My experience was totally different than what I had been told by most Canadians who had never even stepped foot here. They absolutely misrepresented Texans (and Americans in general), and Canada being a monarchy satellite always pushes the "anti-South" rhetoric.
One great feature of Texas is they have a large number of Libertarians. They believe strongly in justice for all, including and especially those in authority, be they police or politicians. That's unique in North America. As a comparison, for the first time in decades a police officer in Toronto named James Forcillo was charged with a crime and convicted by a jury. You can find the video of him killing a young man who on a streetcar while the man was surrounded by 25 cops and isolated on a bus (he held a knife while on the bus). Even after being convicted his lawyer is arguing he should get a suspended sentence and serve his time at home...this wouldn't fly in a state like Texas. He fired two volleys of shots on a guy, 9 in total, even after the guy was down and posed no threat (he was paralyzed at that point). A particularly disgusting act by someone in a position of power.
Bottom line. This could have happened anywhere. He was probably drunk or high on something. He kicked in the wrong door assuming it was his gf's and the man rightfully felt his life was in danger and defended himself, even after yelling out to try and avoid the situation. It's a tragedy plain and simple.
How many other states would have allowed this as an acceptable response to the situation? Probably quite a few. Self preservation is a very powerful motivator. Do we expect anything less under the circumstances?
I assume he was on something. This is why drugs and alcohol abuse are evil. He had a chance of a lifetime to have a career in professional sports and he couldn't keep a clear mind.
Tragic, but not a first in sports.
I assume he was on something. This is why drugs and alcohol abuse are evil. He had a chance of a lifetime to have a career in professional sports and he couldn't keep a clear mind.
Tragic, but not a first in sports.
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