A woman in Florida says her 55-year-old “medically fragile” father was falsely accused of theft at a Florida grocery store last week and then seriously injured in a violent encounter with police. Now, she says, he is hospitalized and has lost the ability to speak.

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[–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Because I am not trying to defend her actions.

I agree that that is what should have happened.

Can you give me an example of how holding a metal bat in your hand and telling that to someone in this situation would not be a threat?

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)

    Look, my personal mantra is "pick on someone your own size", which I chant every morning when I'm roaming the streets with my walking bat.

    Only a bigot would find that threatening.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Ok, I can’t help but give an exception for that.

    You are making sure to bang it creepily while talking in a sing-song voice right?

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