And I thought there was progress

[Reenster]

With the current situation here in Colorado and after watching this video I am losing hope. Warning this is a distrubing video.

SWAT Team Kills Dog With Child Present, Arrest Father In Misdemeanor Marijuana Bust | FDL Action

and obviously we are not only knuckleheads but an embarassment

Scott Renfroe: 4-20 Demonstrators Were "An Embarrassment," Governor Should Have Called National Guard (VIDEO)

Reenster Reviewed by Reenster on 05-06-2010. And I thought there was progress With the current situation here in Colorado and after watching this video I am losing hope. Warning this is a distrubing video. SWAT Team Kills Dog With Child Present, Arrest Father In Misdemeanor Marijuana Bust | FDL Action and obviously we are not only knuckleheads but an embarassment Scott Renfroe: 4-20 Demonstrators Were "An Embarrassment," Governor Should Have Called National Guard (VIDEO) Rating: 5

[Feijao]

I am not going to watch the video but I have read what happened and it really is an absolute abuse of power and meaningless use of tax dollars.

Mike

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[FarmerSteve]

Guys, PLEASE listen to what I have to say. This is what dis-courages (think about that) people from doing anything. I know, it's awful, BUT are you going to let what happens to others stop YOU from making the world better?

That's where most of us are, or have been. I've been there. The world is SO short on positive news. 88% of people (and this was about 5 years ago) PREFER negative but EXCITING news. "Pit Bulls!!!" "SWAT TEAMS!!!!" "Murder" "Gang Violence" "Child Raped" 'Child dies"

It's NOT an accurate reflection of what's going on. How many AWESOME acts of courage and kindness happened in Metro today? How many lives saved at Children's Hospital? How many celebrations, breakthroughs, and selfless acts of kindness?

You would never know, because that's NOT what the money makers make money on. Why? Nobody knows. Not Paul Harvey, Larry King, Dan Rather or Tom Brokaw know. And if THEY admittedly don't know, how should we.

What I DO KNOW, is that there is a LOT more good going on then they will ever tell you.

Keep the faith Reenstar, it's NOT that bad. Take courage.

[lampost]

I'd posted up something before but deleted it as I was still a little hot. This was extremely disturbing and upsetting for me. I love my animals as much as I love my family... I consider my animals part of the family. It's just not alright to come in and start taking away valuable lives...

What's unfortunate is a lot of times the guys who work on the task forces are sick individuals. I've known 4 guys over the years who've become cops. 3 out of the 4 were some of the most twisted guys I've known. Woman-beater, sadistic bum-beater (same type who kills dogs), date-rapist... these are just some of the qualities of those 3 guys. The fourth guy was a good, simple, religious guy. He probably made for a stand-up cop, but unfortunately I think those types of guy are outnumbered...

[diamante73]

That first video has me too upset to think.

[Adamkadmon]

They want to be beaten to death in their homes at night? Cause that's what continued stuff like this is going to cause. I really don't want to see this country torn apart by it's own government. I hope they wake up and realize what they are doing, cause they sure as hell aren't listening to us anymore.

[puntacometa]

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I'd posted up something before but deleted it as I was still a little hot. This was extremely disturbing and upsetting for me. I love my animals as much as I love my family... I consider my animals part of the family. It's just not alright to come in and start taking away valuable lives...

It is terrorism, pure and simple. SOP Can you imagine the horrific impression this made on that young kid? It would horrify anyone with a soul.

What's unfortunate is a lot of times the guys who work on the task forces are sick individuals. I've known 4 guys over the years who've become cops. 3 out of the 4 were some of the most twisted guys I've known. Woman-beater, sadistic bum-beater (same type who kills dogs), date-rapist... these are just some of the qualities of those 3 guys. The fourth guy was a good, simple, religious guy. He probably made for a stand-up cop, but unfortunately I think those types of guy are outnumbered...

Not all cops are like this. I'm not saying that this is what you're saying. Unfortunately, twisted individuals don't seem to be that hard to find these days. These are interesting times.

[Justabloke]

Guys, PLEASE listen to what I have to say. This is what dis-courages (think about that) people from doing anything. I know, it's awful, BUT are you going to let what happens to others stop YOU from making the world better?

That's where most of us are, or have been. I've been there. The world is SO short on positive news. 88% of people (and this was about 5 years ago) PREFER negative but EXCITING news. "Pit Bulls!!!" "SWAT TEAMS!!!!" "Murder" "Gang Violence" "Child Raped" 'Child dies"

It's NOT an accurate reflection of what's going on. How many AWESOME acts of courage and kindness happened in Metro today? How many lives saved at Children's Hospital? How many celebrations, breakthroughs, and selfless acts of kindness?

You would never know, because that's NOT what the money makers make money on. Why? Nobody knows. Not Paul Harvey, Larry King, Dan Rather or Tom Brokaw know. And if THEY admittedly don't know, how should we.

What I DO KNOW, is that there is a LOT more good going on then they will ever tell you.

Keep the faith Reenstar, it's NOT that bad. Take courage.

Hey Farmer Steve,

Yes, I have to agree. We have made soooo many strides since we began our fight in 2000. Yes, sadly, 10 years later not only are we still fighting it but it's getting more intense. But, if it weren't for the likes of each and everyone one of you on this board and thousdans who are not, we are where we are today. We will keep going and we WILL Prevail! Good always triumphs over evil in the end.

Reenstar, Don't give up hope! Even if we do take steps back we will regain them and then some. They can't hold back the winds of change long. It's FAR too big now. When we make strides here in Colorado we're not only helping ourselvs but we're helping our brothers and sisters worldwide because, as usual, "the world is watching."

From one activist to another thank you for doing what you have done and keep it up. Tell your friends who arn't active to become active. It is in numbers we have power. United we stand; devided we fall.

Right, a lil less talking; a LOT more medicating. :S5:


Don't lose hope, friend,

JaB

[FarmerSteve]

I'd posted up something before but deleted it as I was still a little hot. This was extremely disturbing and upsetting for me. I love my animals as much as I love my family... I consider my animals part of the family. It's just not alright to come in and start taking away valuable lives...

What's unfortunate is a lot of times the guys who work on the task forces are sick individuals. I've known 4 guys over the years who've become cops. 3 out of the 4 were some of the most twisted guys I've known. Woman-beater, sadistic bum-beater (same type who kills dogs), date-rapist... these are just some of the qualities of those 3 guys. The fourth guy was a good, simple, religious guy. He probably made for a stand-up cop, but unfortunately I think those types of guy are outnumbered...

Oh this is a BIG 10-4. Almost every single SWAT type dude I have met (and a girl too) were just itching to fight. Well, they were itching to harm people who most likely could not fight back. That's not to say all of them. On the other hand, a SWAT team saved my cousins when my TWISTED ass uncle took his kids hostage and was going to do them all in. Maybe it takes a wolf to catch a wolf sometimes.

I hope you aren't thinking I think it's "okay" to hurt or kill anyone or their animals. I won't even watch the video. After the childhood I had, biker gang drug dealing mom, step dad in the pen, and thats just the start, I don't need to "know" what it looks like. I am aware of it's presence and I do what I can to bring balance and justice.

Don't let your hearts be troubled. But let me ask this. Unless the reporter is trying to rally the public to DO SOMETHING about this injustice, what is the point of "reporting" it?? Besides making money??

peace.