Cedric Benson arrest

[Chilly]

Before, I wasn't sure what the deal was, but now I'm starting to lean toward ced's side if this is indeed true.

 

I would absolutely not be shocked if Austin law enforcement pulled a stunt like that. This is, after all, the area that:

 

http://www.statesman.com/specialreports/co.../0127force.html

http://www.austinpolice.com/localnews-aas.htm#sex

http://www.austinpolice.com/localnews-aas.htm#misuse

http://www.austinpolice.com/localnews-aas.htm#upholds

http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news...commanders.html

http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Is...id=oid%3A260257

 

Its widely known in the Austin area that the regular cops will use reasons such as forgetting to signal to pull over minorities and search their vehicles/look for other violations, while not doing the same to white people. In addition, Austin has special police who make up reasons to pull people over and try to nail them for drunk driving or other such incidents (ex: claiming they had ran a red light).

[DrDawkinstein]

wouldnt surprise me a bit. see it everyday.

[SouthTownBills51]

With adrian peterson, garrett wolfe and now matt forte...only a matter of time if you ask me.

[HurlyBurly51]

Before, I wasn't sure what the deal was, but now I'm starting to lean toward ced's side if this is indeed true.

 

I would absolutely not be shocked if Austin law enforcement pulled a stunt like that.

Its widely known in the Austin area that the regular cops will use reasons such as forgetting to signal to pull over minorities and search their vehicles/look for other violations, while not doing the same to white people. In addition, Austin has special police who make up reasons to pull people over and try to nail them for drunk driving or other such incidents (ex: claiming they had ran a red light).

 

And that makes Austin different than the rest of the country's municipalities how? Anyone with any street smarts knows exactly how the cops do what they want, when they want, and exactly how to circumvent the law. They are mostly POS worse than the communities they police.

[Bill from NYC]

Before, I wasn't sure what the deal was, but now I'm starting to lean toward ced's side if this is indeed true.

 

I would absolutely not be shocked if Austin law enforcement pulled a stunt like that. This is, after all, the area that:

 

http://www.statesman.com/specialreports/co.../0127force.html

http://www.austinpolice.com/localnews-aas.htm#sex

http://www.austinpolice.com/localnews-aas.htm#misuse

http://www.austinpolice.com/localnews-aas.htm#upholds

http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news...commanders.html

http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Is...id=oid%3A260257

 

Its widely known in the Austin area that the regular cops will use reasons such as forgetting to signal to pull over minorities and search their vehicles/look for other violations, while not doing the same to white people. In addition, Austin has special police who make up reasons to pull people over and try to nail them for drunk driving or other such incidents (ex: claiming they had ran a red light).

 

I too believe Benson. Pro athlests are not noted for doing whatever they wish, or for getting rowdy, drunk, stoned, and resisting arrest.

 

Cops are the problem. They like to take on dumb, rich, famous genetic mutants because it is fun.

[Chilly]

And that makes Austin different than the rest of the country's municipalities how? Anyone with any street smarts knows exactly how the cops do what they want, when they want, and exactly how to circumvent the law. They are mostly POS worse than the communities they police.

 

Just offering up prior evidence that tries to establish a pattern of a poorly run law enforcement department is all.

[SuperKillerRobots]

And that makes Austin different than the rest of the country's municipalities how? Anyone with any street smarts knows exactly how the cops do what they want, when they want, and exactly how to circumvent the law. They are mostly POS worse than the communities they police.

 

I second, but watch out - I think one of those new cameras on Chippewa can see through my office window and what I am writing. They'll come for all of us tonight!

 

"Sir, you're going to have to come with me, you didn't shovel the snow from your sidewalk."

 

"But officer, it hasn't snowed in over a month!"

 

"So, you admit that you didn't shovel your sidewalk when it snowed then. We have a place for people like you..."

[Bill from NYC]

And that makes Austin different than the rest of the country's municipalities how? Anyone with any street smarts knows exactly how the cops do what they want, when they want, and exactly how to circumvent the law. They are mostly POS worse than the communities they police.

 

Got arrested a few times, huh?

[Chilly]

I too believe Benson. Pro athlests are not noted for doing whatever they wish, or for getting rowdy, drunk, stoned, and resisting arrest.

 

Cops are the problem. They like to take on dumb, rich, famous genetic mutants because it is fun.

 

I'm shocked that you'd be on that side, Bill.

 

Anyway, I didn't state that I believed Benson (hell, I know first hand that he loved to smoke), just that I was leaning toward his side now if that 911 call indeed happened, and noted that Austin has a history and reputation of a poorly run police department.

[HurlyBurly51]

Just offering up prior evidence that tries to establish a pattern of a poorly run law enforcement department is all.

 

Oh I know, and I'm agreeing and just pointing out it is a problem that is unfortunately not isolated to just Austin. And yes, cops do have fun F'ing with people, be it celebrity or not. Probably more so for celebs.

[SuperKillerRobots]

I'm shocked that you'd be on that side, Bill.

 

Anyway, I didn't state that I believed Benson, just that I was leaning toward his side now if that 911 call indeed happened, and noted that Austin has a history and reputation of a poorly run police department.

 

Like Cheektowaga...

[stuckincincy]

Its widely known in the Austin area that the regular cops will use reasons such as forgetting to signal to pull over minorities and search their vehicles/look for other violations, while not doing the same to white people. In addition, Austin has special police who make up reasons to pull people over and try to nail them for drunk driving or other such incidents (ex: claiming they had ran a red light).

 

It's widely known that if you pull over a minority the odds are high that there is an existing outstanding criminal warrant.

 

Black males, less than 5% of the total US population, commit 40% of the murders in the nation. Feel free to blame me and call me a racist for pointing out facts.

[Ramius]

Before, I wasn't sure what the deal was, but now I'm starting to lean toward ced's side if this is indeed true.

 

I would absolutely not be shocked if Austin law enforcement pulled a stunt like that. This is, after all, the area that:

 

http://www.statesman.com/specialreports/co.../0127force.html

http://www.austinpolice.com/localnews-aas.htm#sex

http://www.austinpolice.com/localnews-aas.htm#misuse

http://www.austinpolice.com/localnews-aas.htm#upholds

http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news...commanders.html

http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Is...id=oid%3A260257

 

Its widely known in the Austin area that the regular cops will use reasons such as forgetting to signal to pull over minorities and search their vehicles/look for other violations, while not doing the same to white people. In addition, Austin has special police who make up reasons to pull people over and try to nail them for drunk driving or other such incidents (ex: claiming they had ran a red light).

 

So Cedric got the ole D.W.B.? or in this case, B.W.B.

[Chilly]

So Cedric got the ole D.W.B.? or in this case, B.W.B.

 

Hard to tell what happened, really.

[cheese]

Anyone with any street smarts knows exactly how the cops do what they want, when they want, and exactly how to circumvent the law. They are mostly POS worse than the communities they police.

 

And you are the expert on law enforcement how? Douche bags like you who think they can expostulate on the foibles of society without taking a look in the mirror just kill me beyond words. Before you make a blanket statement like that regarding the behavior of any police force, perhaps you should consider what they do for a living and the commitment they make to protect and serve ignorant a-holes like you. Way too many men whose badges you are not fit to polish have taken bullets and have had their children watch their caskets lowered into the ground in an effort to keep the bad guys from breaking into your house, stealing your stuff, raping your wife and daughter, and creating anarchy in the streets.

 

Your comment, and those of the posters that follow you that are in agreement with your myopic, rednecked drivel, is the epitome of ignorance. Rather than telling everyone who reads this board that all cops are crooked and worth less than the evil that lurks the streets, I'd prefer that you spend some time thanking them for putting their lives on the line every day just so you can feel a sense of security as you live out your pathetic existence. Next time someone violates your personal freedoms through robbery or battery, don't bother calling the police. You don't deserve their assistance, you mental midget.

 

I thought that after 9/11 people began to recognize the heroism of public servants. I can only assume that some people missed the message.

[Fingon]

Are you people serious? The vast majority of cops are regular normal people like you or me; not some A-holes who drive around arresting black people for being black. Are there racist cops? Yes, but it's no where near the majority.

[JStranger76]

First let me say thank you to all police officers who truely protect and serve and put their life on the line for me and my family. As for the others , and depending on different parts of the country, there are way more dirty cops than you might think. The south still has a long ways to go. Living in East Tennessee for 7 years now, I can honestly say 7 or 8 out of 10 cops are dirty here. From racism, offering women to get let off for "sexual favors", harassment, to the last sheriff retiring a multimillionare from "getting his cut" from bootlegging, pot money, etc., I can say truthfully this area is a pretty pathetic excuse for law enforcement. I don't know anything about the Benson incident, but remember, we're talking Texas here people. Either side could be at fault just as easily as the other. Neither would surprise me.

[Ramius]

Are you people serious? The vast majority of cops are regular normal people like you or me; not some A-holes who drive around arresting black people for being black. Are there racist cops? Yes, but it's no where near the majority.

 

i'm guessing you don't or haven't spend much time living in the south.

[JStranger76]

Exactly Ramius. Go ahead and drive a few states down and see what happens..............

[Ramius]

Exactly Ramius. Go ahead and drive a few states down and see what happens..............

 

i've seen plenty of it here in tallahassee. A few months ago we had a TPD chief (i believe, maybe it was a sherrif) get nailed for doing 100 on I-10 (70 mph limit) in his personal car. He basically threatened to get the FHP officer fired if he wrote the ticket.

 

I've also seen the local cops ignore the white guy doing 50 in a 30 to nail the black guy doing 33. the good ol' boy network is alive and well in the south.