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Alright, so anything I post in comments is probably getting downvoted to oblivion, so I'll write it once more again here:
I saw a video on facebook of the looting, but the video didn't enter the store. I can't get any news sources to put out these photographs fast enough, so here you go reddit.
These looters should not be seen representative of the all protesters in Baltimore on last Saturday. This was a small group of opportunists three blocks away from the police line at Pratt and Howard downtown. In fact, it took around twenty minutes for any police to finally intervene..
It only takes a small amount of individuals to ruin something, be it police or protesters. The vast amount of folk there (police and protesters) were in fact civil with each other.
Young Black Girl Wearing "Black Power" Shirt During 7-Eleven Looting
The first siren can be heard, and looters leave the area. The police cruiser passes by and does not stop. People begin to enter the 7-Eleven moments afterwards.
Richmond Law represented in Baltimore
Police finally clearing the area after two police cruisers drive by (perhaps for backup?)
Girlie1337
Well, they sure showed that convenience store owner. Next time he better think twice before... doing absolutely nothing to these people.
vagusnervous
for-profit out of state corporations do damage communities by extracting resources, undervaluing labor, and profiteering on foodstuffs
Sl1ghtly1ntox1cated
just like agent K said "A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals...."
srsBreadbasket
In this situation I think the "dumb" and "dangerous" fits better than the "panicky" description.
PhiliusX
True, but to blame an individual's actions on group mentality is a slippery slope - personal responsibility is always key.
Butane9000
What's pathetic is the mayor "giving them space" to loot and rob innocent businesses and destroy property.
smileyalyssa
what goes through the rioters minds: http://imgur.com/nXrDuns
MissCharlieBear
What will you do for a Klondike bar?
henksouders
Hehe, even as a non-american that made me chuckle
miNAJEtrois
As a black person...God damn it
YEAHthatsoundsfun
I hate that black people have to apologize for this shit, these idiots don't speak for an entire race of people.
miNAJEtrois
True but that's not how people see it...true not all are like this, however this is what is being portrayed and we aren't doing anything 1/
miNAJEtrois
To help the cause by doing shit like this. And the peaceful ones who are trying is being overshadowed by these thugs...
TinselFluid
I live about 15 minutes outside of the city. If you're watching the news now, its gotten much worse.
pandasaurusrexx
I go to school in Baltimore. I left for the weekend and I've been heartbroken all weekend. I'm afraid of what I'll come back to
TinselFluid
Yeah I go to towson and I'm hoping nothing gets started here. There was a bomb threat on campus today but I think it was unrelated
DoctorJungyBrongen
I feel so bad for the store owner...
StarrryNight
What, the multi-national 84 billion dollar a year revenue 7-Eleven corporation?
xxirish83x
7-11 are almost all independently owned franchises. odds are that was someones livelihood
StarrryNight
And the 84 billion a year corporation who own the franchise can help them out.
LitchLitch
It's a corporation, with insurance. I could see feeling a little sorry for a clerk who is out a few hours pay.
rvleshrac
Until they close the store because of shit like this, and the clerk is out a home, and clothing, and food.
StarrryNight
7-Eleven has a revenue of 84 billion dollars a year. I think they can afford to pay the clerks salary while the store is fixed up.
rvleshrac
They're not going to do that. And no, it doesn't fucking matter what would be "good" for them to do.
StarrryNight
Yes, it fucking does. Stop sucking corporate dick.
PhillipSemenHoffmore
The majority are privately owned franchises.
KingOfTheAnarchists
Man, 7-11 shouldn't have let that guy die in jail...
catusfelis
Yes, we should kill and beat people because some individual might have done something!
MichaeIJCaboose
Fuck you and your non heroic efficiency 7-11!! *fists to the air*
FreelanceSpermDonor
Serves them right, the racist bastards making money off their delicious BLACK coffee without paying reparations for slavery or something.
ChainsawInTheSky
This isn't related to the protests, a bunch of high schoolers tried to recreate "the purge"
drbarrel
Are you stupid or just mentally retarded?
Moosecock
40 acres and a mule
ChainsawInTheSky
This isn't related to the protests, a bunch of high schoolers tried to recreate "the purge"
drbarrel
How do you explain the adults then? Dumbass.
ChainsawInTheSky
I only saw 1 or 2 adults in the above pics. The rest of those kids are school aged.
drbarrel
Explain this then: http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Curfew-In-Baltimore-665x385.jpg
OnyZ
I keep seeing you say that and I keep seeing you get downvoted. Source?
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mastercheif
That isn't really a great source.
ChainsawInTheSky
I just snapped a pic of exactly what the news have been saying all day. Don't know why I'm being down voted.
imeatingricekrispietreats
these people are cunts and i wish every terrible things upon them
justasomeone
i'm trying hard not to but i at least hope they get caught and their mugs shots are fucking horrible so their kids can be proud
danzafan37
Like they stub their toe bad or like an ass disaster bad?
imeatingricekrispietreats
any and everything. i have literally 0 sympathy for theseā¦ things. this is bottom of the barrel, and them not existing would be fine with me
MichaeIJCaboose
No like, every time they get on the internet they can only browse LNI user sub
sozensloth
I can't imagine being the clerck behind the counter while this is happening... holy shit
kellyfacee
Baltimore Imgurian here. A ton of stores closed early/never opened today. Orioles game has been cancelled. Universities cancelling class.
jerseytom
That's why you need a bat or a gun behind the counter
batmandownunder
Having a gun or a bat in this case probably wouldnt of helped, in fact could probably get you killed.
animjason
Scatter like cockroaches when a gun shows up, they have no morals or courage
jerseytom
Doubtful
BrettTX
Not only are they not helping "their" cause, they're actively hurting the people genuinely trying to have their grievances heard.
ChainsawInTheSky
This isn't related to the protests, a bunch of high schoolers tried to recreate "the purge"
Irishda
Notice how many FP posts there were of the protests before they turned violent and the looting started.
Essseff
I really appreciate your correct use of their and they're.
JapanGuyJoe
Seconded
Narushima
And reassuring the racists that they can't be wrong.
azzamatterofact
perfectly said.
BattloidKouji
These people are not part of the cause and don't care about it in the slightest. They're just opportunists.
Selalalalah
I'm so heartbroken for the owners of the store...they're usually hard-working families.
Selalalalah
At least they are in my city.
Amalthea22
New city slogan: "B'more civil, hun"
LitchLitch
Is everything you ever do focused only on media appearance? Have you never lost your temper, never done something stupid?
joncard
I've lost my temper lots of times. It's never involved breaking into a store and taking stuff.
joncard
Honestly, the people in this picture aren't thinking "fuck whitey" they're thinking "the police are all into something somewhere else."
BrettTX
Plenty of times, but it's never involved a crime spree...
djethex
I find this unperuasive. I'm sure you, me, and most others could trade mistakes both directions.
Censiga
These are all people who probably moan against racial stereotypes as well ...
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TheBeastofBrayRoad
It's people like them that make other people so racially biased against blacks. Oh you're protesting because someone got hurt? LET'S LOOT!
ChaosLierLen637
One of the ladies involved is clearly wearing a "black power" shirt too...
TheRacismSniffingDog
woof
ashipthatshipsshippingships
Damn savages: http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/6463620
notsureofanything
This doesn't make other looting right.
MichaeIJCaboose
No these are the people who make then true. Example, look above.
Censiga
Yeah that's what I mean, but then they'll complain about the stereotypes when it suits them ...
NicolePickle
thank you!! all stereotypes come from somewhere..
TheRacismSniffingDog
woof
MichaeIJCaboose
Racism isn't racist if it's true
TheRacismSniffingDog
woof
TheRacismSniffingDog
woof
MichaeIJCaboose
Keep barking, bitch. I'm Asian descent so I guess that makes you dinner huh?
SanSamis
7-11 should do a careful inventory of what was looted. That's some marketing gold.
whatisapple
9 out of 10 consumers that fall in the category: "black people who loot" prefer funyuns to doritos.
mobiusstriptease
Does it make me a terrible person if that's the first thing I thought of too? There are clearly some empty and full shelves. Take notes.
CodeNameDuches
I'm not judging them for the color of there skin. I'm judging them for the content of their character. You people are idiots!!!!
DrBourbonTheOriginal
Five score years ago a great American in whose symbolic shadow we stand...
LitchLitch
Do you have to worry about the police in baltimore breaking your neck while you are chained up in custody? Get back to me when you do.
nacko
That has no bearing on the morality of indiscriminate looting, vandalism, or violence. They're not affecting the correct people.
CodeNameDuches
better break in and destroy a 7/ 11. that will fix the problem and make police respect us.
SneakyMerc
Do you? Because all you seem to be doing is defending looters on the Internet for their own stupidity.
LitchLitch
Actually what I am doing is pointing out the racism on imgur and arguing that riots are understandable and expected when cops kill innocents
SneakyMerc
Protests are understandable, riots are never justifiable. Riots do not hurt the guilty party, just whoever gets in the way.
LitchLitch
when non-violent protest doesn't change things, what else is left?
zoedaddy305
As a black man, this is fucking embarrassing. Shit like this makes it harder for black people as fucking whole. Fucking ass holes.
getmikej2012
Make it harder for Blacks? Black People aren't individuals? Do school shootings and pedophiles make it harder for White People?
xxirish83x
you try being a white man in his 20s trying to babysit kids to pay his way through school. Its not me, but i bet it would be rough
getmikej2012
You want rough - as Chris Rock said, there's not a single white person that would trade places with him and he's rich!
nicholasb
This has little to do with the legitimate grievances of the protests, OP is refocusing the discourse to a destructive fraction of the whole
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nicholasb
and racists who will not be swayed
LordPuck
Finally an intelligent observation.
WombatOne
This destructive fraction is destroying their own community, should we ignore this is happening?
ColonelOfTruth
1 The grievances are hardly legitimate. According to the CDC, of the ~3,200 deaths from "legal intervention" from 1999-2011 (outdated)
ColonelOfTruth
2 ~2,150 of them were white and only ~1,130 were black. Even accounting for population disparity, that would show black americans die 3x
ColonelOfTruth
3 as frequently accounting for population size, we're still left with an equitable picture - given that black americans commit felony crimes
ColonelOfTruth
4 at that same, 3x rate (1,178/100,000 vs. 330/100,000). Of course, this is largely due to income disparity, and poor whites have similar
ColonelOfTruth
5 felony rates as poor blacks. But the point still remains, a white criminal is just as, if not more, likely to be killed by police.
nicholasb
you dont think anger at the death of a man in custody is a legitimate grievance?
ColonelOfTruth
Not when it's centered on race. This isn't about a man in custody dying, it's about a *black* man in custody dying.
ColonelOfTruth
The entire movement is predicated on the belief that black men are treated worse by police than white men. But statistically, this is false
nicholasb
Yes, its an intersection of class and race, but you must be disconnected if you dont believe racism is alive and well in many precincts
ColonelOfTruth
Just because white deaths aren't in the media does not mean black deaths are more likely. And they are objectively not.
ColonelOfTruth
It certainly is. But statistics show that, writ large, police are no more likely to be brutal towards a black man than a white man.
Antibueno
All it takes is the action of few people like this to undermine the effort of all of the people who are actually pushing for change.
LitchLitch
Only if you stop looking and caring when riot breaks out.
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LitchLitch
We've been doing it for hundreds of years, it's our go to move.
opad
Only if people are stupid and can't mentally distinguish more then 2 groups.
papasmurf1118
Unfortunately, I've encountered a lot of people who seemingly can't
ZeVe4
This is my home. Its heartbreaking to see your home being torn apart.
travieso110
How do you feel that prob half the people there came from hundreds of miles away to cause this strife?
ZeVe4
Its awful. This is not how we reach justice. Gain respect through peace and speak your mind. These are thugs just breaking peoples lives.
JaxTheSpaceCat
My home too . I'm scared to leave my apartment.
duramax08
You're living the dream man, living in a 7/11. Slurpees anytime you want one. Now thats the life.
LOLamalu
Really sorry to hear that. Hope you're safe!
MrFuckStick
NOT THE TASTYKAKES!!!!!
LyfLesOrdnry
Sweet baby Jesus, I said the same thing...I haven't had a TK in like 10 years, GIMMEE!
8OO85
I'd still eat them... dem some Tasty Kakes.
ChaosLierLen637
ANYTHING BUT THE TASTYKAKES
scarierspice
As somebody who just moved away from the land of tastykakes and wawas, my exact thought
MrFuckStick
We have tastykakes down here in FL. No Wawas though. I've never even seen one
scarierspice
They're coming! Just you wait. Orlando area has quite a few.
eromitlab
Those... bastards!
TokarooniWararoonitooth
I apologise for sounding ignorant but why are they all black?
LitchLitch
Why is it so hard for people to grasp that the people in baltimore are black.
PhillipSemenHoffmore
Dey at werk hustlin
DrYoloMcSwagmasterIIIEsq
Baltimore is primarily black
StarrryNight
It must take some special kind of persecution from society to make a group of people want to act this way. Good old America.
teaaficionado
because they killed all the white people
Rapiecage
Who else did you expect? Frank Reynolds said it best.
SassytheMajesticBitch
too lazy to google.. what did Frank say?
Rapiecage
I don't remember, it's a reference to Always Sunny, to make really sure people get I'm trolling.
Moomington
Oh my god, Karen! You can't just ask why all the people in a looting mob are black!
MichaeIJCaboose
KAREN IS A RACIST!!!
lawlschool88
Probably because it's a predominately black neighborhood.
observationalist
Well, Baltimore is 64% black to begin with.
charliesheen420
They steal shit to get back at the man.
DarthMaulOfAmerica
Baltimore is predominantly african-american. I believe 63% someone said in another comment.
HereInDuckburg
That's not an excuse. 63% isn't a high enough number to where 100% of the looters were black. That's a weak argument.
CitizenDickbag
The poor urban population of Baltimore is over 90% black. The neighborhood in question where this happened is close to 100% black. Happy?
HereInDuckburg
A hell of a lot happier than people spewing their mouths about 63%. Absolutely
DarthMaulOfAmerica
I'm not attempting to excuse it, I just figure that's likely a factor. Could have been the neighborhood this is in has an even greater amt.
HereInDuckburg
Also, did you see the "black power" shirt the lady was wearing? There's issues here beyond demographic.
DarthMaulOfAmerica
Didn't notice that at first. Good point.
Moosecock
Genetics. Both parents being black typically results in black offspring. Typically
FastandBiCurious
1.) Baltimore is predominantly black. 2.) A black person died in police custody, so they think they have the right.
ChainsawInTheSky
This isn't related to the protests, a bunch of high schoolers tried to recreate "the purge"
finallystoppedlurkingonimgur
Sorry I don't have more upvotes, because you were right.
MichaeIJCaboose
It's not right.
SassytheMajesticBitch
baltimore is pred "dark"? didnt know that
powerpookie9000
You can say "black," you know.
Slappynote
Me throughout this entire post:
I'm getting fucking sick of these kind of people.
ChainsawInTheSky
This isn't related to the protests, a bunch of high schoolers tried to recreate "the purge"
MrChurch
It's cause they took the last twinkie.
KyleNarkum
Just crowd control everyone by whatever means necessary. You don't intentionally hurt officers and not expect anything to happen.
KyleNarkum
Oh wait. Yes you do because media sucks and will make every Baltimore cop a bad guy so
TheOMob
I'm from St Louis. A few highway exits away from Ferguson. I'm fucking sick of it too. It's pathetic.
LitchLitch
Yeah, that poor corporation with it's insurance and huge profits. It might actually loose a few dollars because of this.
TheInterntNeverLiesAndNietherDoI
You do not understand how badly this hurts the local economy. Congrats on getting no point across. Business will up and leave.
elDuderinoifyourenotintothewholebr3vitything
Dude, seriously?
Slappynote
It's still a business establishment.Property is being destroyed.People lives are at risk.These people think it's okay do to this.It's wrong.
LitchLitch
No, no one thinks it is ok. Some people think that it doesn't matter. Why follow laws when the police don't?
SirBeach
I signed in just to downvote your ignorance.
LitchLitch
you misspelled "be a racist, corporate suck-up"
SirBeach
How about those poor people who work there? This must have been frightening and the aftermath probably kept them there cleaning the...
LitchLitch
Bet it was scary as shit, if I worked there I'd get my minimum wage ass the hell out and leave it to them. And if they got OT cleaning up?
SirBeach
goddamned place. Also, why are you playing down something so disgusting? You'd sing a different tune if it was you house.
Paprika6
This gif applies well to the moron that is responding to your comment even...
elDuderinoifyourenotintothewholebr3vitything
Roy Munson?
LitchLitch
Yeah, that poor corporation with it's insurance and huge profits. It might actually loose a few dollars because of this.
MrChurch
Convenience stores are often individually owned. The corporation simply provides the brand recognition and general guidelines.
LitchLitch
they still have insurance
Thetwitchy1
You have car insurance. By your logic, its no big deal if i torch your car for fun. What should you care, you get a new car out of the deal
MrChurch
Not necessarily. Nor would the insurance necessarily cover it. Depending on the area, it might nor even be tax deductible.
LitchLitch
Yes, necessarily, it is a part of the franchise agreement.
MadamPuddifoot
It's spelled "lose", dumbass. "Loose" would be your understanding of franchising.
LitchLitch
and your concern for the profits of rich people over the lives of the poor is what is causing the riots
MadamPuddifoot
But based on all your other comments, I see that you are literally too stupid to converse with, so goodbye.
MadamPuddifoot
No, people's inability to act like we'll mannered adults is what's causing the rioting.
LitchLitch
if by people, you mean the baltimore police, we agree
NotQuiteInsanityWolf
Where did it even say that the owners of this shop were rich, or that that guy was poor? Not to mention that a peaceful protest would (1/2)
LitchLitch
It takes half a million dollars to start a 7-11 franchise. What world do you live in where poor people have that kind of money?
NotQuiteInsanityWolf
probably profit for everyone in the long-run far more than an uncalled-for riot like this.
Slappynote
It's still a business establishment.Property is being destroyed.People lives are at risk.These people think it's okay do to this.It's wrong.
LitchLitch
no, they think that is the cops can break the neck of an unarmed, handcuffed man "right" and "wrong" don't matter much anymore
JohnHReese
ever heard of "taking the higher ground"?
LitchLitch
it's the best location to emplace artillery, but if you ain't got the guns it doesn't do you much good
JohnCaravella
These people make me fucking sick.
BalloonNazi
Remember Michael Brown's mom and step-dad screaming "let's burn this bitch down" in front of protesters in Ferguson?
charlesxavier
Something horrible happened. But these actions are no more appropriate than they were the day before he died. It's just selfish.
pIanetarysociety
Dude come on. A drug dealer died. This is completely appropriate and acceptable behavior from these clearly grief stricken victims.
MichaeIJCaboose
Nah I'm white. Just tell me when my soccer team loses.
nkaplan89
The guy taking pictures was like shit I just wanted to pay for my gas.
FoodInspector95
this type of thing happened in the uk, after some time most of the people who were caught looting were caught themselves.
SilentMoon
Doesn't matter what their race is, any human that takes advantage of a disturbance to cause more chaos.... fucking sick indeed.
chaseNC
And not just that, but the freaking smiles on their faces and everyone taking pictures and video. It's like they are just having fun. Gross.
LookOutForCruella
i would feel bad, then go back and pay
tqmidget2k
All minorities, Shocking.
ashipthatshipsshippingships
Damn savages: http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/6463620
Leftytheperpetuallyperplexed
tqmidget2k
Lmfao
bennyrae2424
Poor thing. Just go get some tylenol at the 7-11....oh wait a minute.
IntenseIntentsInTents
I heard they're having a 100% off sale.
evensaltier
In that case just relax and chill with a menthol cigarre.... wait....God dammit!
bennyrae2424
Evansaliter, you aren't you when you are hungry. Have a Snickers.....fml
evensaltier
Well played sir.
bendetta227
Using racial discrimination as a chance to steal snack foods. What a bunch of ass holes
Zugswang
I am so glad so many imgurians are smart enough to distinguish protesters from these shitbag opportunists.
lethaldeathmittens
And they're all grinning like goddamned idiots. "Free shit! Woo!"
jimicos
*alleged racial discrimination
NicolePickle
^This!!
RetConMan
"but if you look at the streets, it wasn't about Rodney King, It's this fucked up situation and these fucked up police"
bentwrenches
"It's about comin' up, and stayin' on top, and screamin' 187 on a motherfuckin'...cop"
iFINALLYmadeAcomment
What pisses me off is the destruction. It's not just grab a snack and walk off -- it's grab whatever and fuck shit up along the way too.
IronMannequinMrkXXI
"Let's fight racial discrimination by robbing a 7-Eleven. That'll show them not to stereotype people!"
chinablue
Black victim = racial discrimination and riots, White victim = police brutality and no concern by the black community.
AnonOmis1000
BTW what are the protests about?
kcgingerbeard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Freddie_Gray Black man arrested for possession of a switchblade. Died from spinal injury after arrest
AnonOmis1000
Thanks. I only get my news from Imgur
thatoneyanderezelda
Same
secretagentchewbacca
Yes.
kyrtian
This happens every time. The media definitely doesn't help- half the riots in Ferguson wouldnt happen if not for the "dindu nuffin" stories
8BitArchitect
Who's 'Dindu Nuffin'? Is that the pig that shot the poor, sweet black child who didn't do... oh.
kcgingerbeard
Yeah, they should wait and use something more noble like Kentucky losing a basketball game
WoahShocksMyBrain
You think anyone got some combos? I love combos.
LitchLitch
When cops start killing people with no remorse or consequence, what exactly is the point of obeying laws?
lily10110
I don't know, cause when you loot a store you're not hurting the cops rather the owners of the store who did nothing to wrong you?
LitchLitch
the owners have insurance and at most loose a few dollars profits, you really think that is equal to the life of a man?
lily10110
they're looting because of Freddie Grey. They're doing it because they're assholes. (2/2)
LitchLitch
They're doing it because the social compact has broken down. Because it makes no sense to follow the laws when not even the cops do.
lily10110
That still doesn't affect the cops. And not all owners have insurance. All they're doing is being selfish bastards. I highly doubt(1/2)
mobiusstriptease
So we undermined the entire protest and took attention from the real issues, but at least we now have fourteen packets of peanut M&Ms!*sigh*
WorldsSmallestMegaDick
Why would they steal the peanut M&M's we all know the peanut butter ones are way better.
cdba15
They only undermine if you let them: Easily distracted, manipulable white people getting pissed @ looting but not murder will always be here
TheInterntNeverLiesAndNietherDoI
Why the fuck is looting the solution in the first place? looting is reminiscent of an uncivilized society....
cdba15
Who said looting was a solution? Not me. And looting is a symptom of an uncivilized society, not the cause. Police brutality OTOH...
Treblaine
Are these pictures taken with hidden cameras or something? These people seem remarkably unconcerned being photographed committing felonies.
GreekMeat
Looks like they're all taking photos of themselves inside the store too. Very smart
arsetechnica
Lots of people do really stupid things. Some will probably get identified later. Stupid people tend to create their own misery...
pangyre
Donāt know the limit there, it varies, but stealing less than $1,000 is likely just a misdemeanor.
TormentedPenguin
They could charge them with theft AND willful destruction, on top of breaking and entering.. The charges could just keep piling on.
notsureofanything
I think its different for a riot situation.
Treblaine
Depends if the total stolen/destroyed is over $1000 they might each bear burden for total crime.
TormentedPenguin
They will just claim racial discrimination. Fuck facts...
TheBluePowerRanger
As a black man, this is not empowering. This is embarrassing and counterproductive. I am ashamed.
flutt3rcup
I feel it's almost like they're calling for other programs that help with crime prevention, help those disadvantaged & get special attention
Petesneak
I am a black teen..this behavior is pretty sickening..
MoFoWolf
You and I both, brother...
PossibleAlien
This isn't a shame that should be felt on an individual level. The is is a shame that should be felt by all Americans, it's our problem
xRisingRevengex
Do not be ashamed, Other races should be ashamed to target Blacks because of a small groups uncivilized behavior when every race is guilty.
OliviaHartCD
As a white man, how is this sentiment such a small part of the black culture? Why do so many celebrate lawlessness and ignorance in general?
GiraffesAndCrystalMeth
idk, but it is probably the same kind of thug mentality that some whites used to justify their behavior back in the day (i'm white, btw).
ashipthatshipsshippingships
You've been hanging out with the wrong people. As a black guy, it's a MAJOR sentiment.
spaceadventure
it's because you have racist confirmation bias. hope that helps.
acommotion
Dude you're either really stupid or really racist if you believe what you just asked.
Xist3nce
It's how culture progressed. Blacks got put down forever, then finally when a near equilibrium approaches, society pushed back.
Radicool21
As a Muslim, welcome to my world - except even worse :/
McmatyevakaM2
I appreciate you sentiment, but don't be ashamed you didn't do this, get out here and speak to peace... or ignore this and then be ashamed..
LCMcG
Are... Are you Mattie Montgomery???
TheBluePowerRanger
haha. Yepp. Hi!
LCMcG
Metal Imgurians, I love it lol keep rockin
JakeandSteak
Counterproductive is the best word for it
CheeseBakedCrouton
As an AMERICAN. I am severely ashamed.
riseofaodh
You. I like you. You get it.
FlyingSeaMan509
You have nothing to be ashamed of, you aren't these people.
pangyre
You have no reason to be ashamed at all (unless you have promoted mob/gang culture). Shame isnāt transferable by skin tone. :P
maxlongboard
Very very well said buddy
420bakeacake
thank you
drfarren
Actions like this aren't bound by skin color. Keep being the best person you can be and show the world that accountability is for everyone.
tkms
You are not a collective. You're an individual. *Individuals* make choices, not skin colors or other arbitrary selections. Stand tall :)
silvrado
I'm sure you are an upstanding citizen. You must be feeling helpless about the acts of your fellow men. I know I do.
LetMeGoogleThatShtForYou
I saw pics of older black men in suits trying to disperse the crowd, there are no 'bad' race, thus you shouldn't feel bad, you didn't do it
Ragnarok1030
Hey..you're in a band aren't you?
TheBluePowerRanger
Yep. We're a metal band called "For Today."
Ragnarok1030
Oh I know. I saw you guys with Devil Wears Prada in Chicago a few years back. Cool to know you're one of us lol
flapperfemmefatale
unpopular opinion: i understand rioting, because it's effective see: Boston Tea Party. but you need to choose your targets wisely.
racem93q
As a white person, me too. Because there are other white people who will use these criminals to judge all black people as looting thugs
OverpricedCrayon
All I think seeing these photos is "why do they all have to be black" because I know its just going to be used as fuel for the racists.
Xist3nce
Usually money, don't have to loot shit you can afford regularly with no issue.
racem93q
Culturally, there is also a difference in how to deal with crisis or injustice. It's a damn shame.
Xist3nce
Current poor black culture was brought on during times of segregation, they haven't changed much. Product of living, it's sad but true.
Anthropomorphick
Don't. Ever.
mrmcspicy
How do you feel about Imgur's surge of racism during incidents like these? Also counterproductive I assume?
GavinScreaming
Why? You're not one of the people rioting.
OrpheusMasterOfStrings
Every riot involving black "protesters" makes me feel as though we've made a leap in the wrong direction.
defcondelta88
If it's any consolation, just be disgusted. No reason to be ashamed for the actions of others. They don't represent you, just themselves.
NationalistCanadianMooseWarrior
They're not you. Being a cunt is fully and completely independent of race.
Aelinsaar
Did you loot? No? then don't be ashamed. You aren't defined by a dozen assholes.
HaHaYouJustWastedACoupleSecondsOfYourLifeReadingMyLongUsername
Don't be, don't let the crimes of certain african-americans damn and entire race. You are not them.
chambead
I am white and I am also ashamed.
ClapClapClapClapClapClap
I'm human and I'm ashamed.
Kendo2710
Im a german shepherd & i love treats.
Xist3nce
Good boy.
dogenuggets
Finally found the good boy!
TheSadCafe
You made me giggle!
Kendo2710
Happy to oblige. =)
Privs
But were are all the Asians, Hispanics, Caucasians?
LitchLitch
you're a racist (and you can't spell)
Assfullofbread
How is he racist?
Treblaine
I hate to do this but it's too good to pass up:
Treblaine
Actually, on more careful examination, the centre cop clearly has dark skin so African-American or maybe Sri Lankan.
aramil31
Baltimore has a very high black population.
LitchLitch
baltimore is 64% black, 5% hispanic, and 28% white, the overwhelming vast majority of the poor there are black
wilburx
Maybe there are more poor black people in Baltimore because there are more black people than any other ethnic group:/
hobojimbobo
At the baseball game. At least the white people were.
theh8ed
Well, they'd be there but to be fair this is Baltimore. Predominately black. 63%+
somepeoplecallmeaspacecowboy
Would they be there? Do you really belive that?
theh8ed
I do. Opportunists, criminals, and shitty people come in every color in my experience. Economic situations being a primary factor.
arsetechnica
Area's probably predominantly black, hence the representation. Most criminals don't travel far out of their own neighborhoods.
Talmorean
At work.
sonnydojo
Fuck you.
sonnydojo
That's right guys, downvote me for not supporting the 50 year old unoriginal, racist joke.
WherePoetryComesToDie
There's an interesting flipside to that joke (that I doubt that guy considered): Black people aren't at work because of systemic... (1/x)
WherePoetryComesToDie
prejudice in hiring practices, which have been supported by numerous studies. Regardless, I agree, fuck that guy. (2/2)
sonnydojo
In other cities not decimated by "white flight".
mayonaiselover
Don't you love the shirt in #4. I love how they call everyone else racist, when they wear crap like that.
Treblaine
Maybe that's just her favourite power ranger?
aFreeUsername
http://media2.giphy.com/media/Y7qWrwJgYTYfC/giphy.gif
rollercostarican
and several minority groups (gays, women, other ethnicities) using the term to a uplift a historically looked down upon group within society
MichaeIJCaboose
Gays use the word pride. Don't pull the homosexuals into this.
rollercostarican
Its the same concept, the same argument has been made against them "where is my hetero pride parade." what exactly am i pulling them into?
MichaeIJCaboose
I have a hetero parade. It's called walking.
manHeath
Power and pride are not really the same concept. At all.
rollercostarican
to be fair, there's a difference between the majority in power group with the term white power having a historic connection with the KKK -1
actuallyMikeTyson
"black power" and "white power" come from very different places and have very different meanings
timteamtebow
Are you trying to pull the racism = power + prejudice card?
actuallyMikeTyson
I'm saying that the terms, although similar sounding, have different origins.
timteamtebow
I care more about how they are being used now than how they were used in the past.
mayonaiselover
They both discriminate.
actuallyMikeTyson
one says "white people are superior" the other says "black people are people".
mayonaiselover
That's pretty stupid. Even if that's the message they're trying to get across, they shouldn't be causing violent riots, and stealing.
liam33
just like the kkk and black panthers right?
actuallyMikeTyson
kinda. KKK was about white supremacy, black panthers were about community safety
MichaeIJCaboose
Crips were originally made to stop gang violence. So there is that.
actuallyMikeTyson
you guys are mad, but that's how things happened
SAWhowhatnow
Caucasians would never ever riot over something as trivial as police brutality. They only riot over important things, like sport playoffs.
IAlwaysUpvoteFirefly
You misspelled Canadians.
Mos2414
Hey now, that's not giving the Irish the acknowledgment they deserve.
juicyJ7
vancouver canucks
JerryFromPornHub
Montreal Canadiens.
UndercoverSatan
Deez nuts
CitizenDickbag
Happened in Kentucky just a few weeks ago when they got ousted from the NCAA tourney. Almost all white kids.
IAlwaysUpvoteFirefly
Really? And 98% of the times a Sporting event riot has happened... It has been where and what sport?
CitizenDickbag
Well it was NCAA basketball in that case, Hockey in Vancouver BC, Soccer in lots of European places... It's not 98% any particular sport.
ArniePye
Tottenham Riots in London were mix of every person
revcleo
In the UK we like diversity. After the riots even businesses joined in, the footlocker in brixton was burnt down for insurance money.
gewalt
we have our priorities, you have yours. I wont judge, I pinky promise.
varrdak
Us/them. Ours/yours. Dude... you're part of the problem.
UNC1233
The irony is strong with this comment. Next time you are condemning racism and stereotyping, perhaps you shouldn't do it yourself.
SAWhowhatnow
Oh no, won't someone please think of the oppressed white people?
UNC1233
I'm not playing the victim card. It doesn't suit me. Good night, kiddo.
CitizenDickbag
Your failure to miss the point is stronger. The comment was made in response to someone stereoptyping about black people. It's valid.
UNC1233
Based on your logic you aren't worthy of my time. Good night, kid.
Quesly
you think people rioting in LA every time the lakers win are all white? lol
GavinScreaming
uhhh, I'm pretty sure watching professional sports is not solely a white thing.
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docweird
"We want rights!! Oh, and snacks! Lots of SNACKS!!"
MichaeIJCaboose
No the original protest was, this was just people being disgusting and shitty.
LitchLitch
The are being looted because the system of law and order isn't working, why should they obey the laws when the cops don't?
popau
That's not why they're being looted, they're looting because the cops aren't looking and they can get shit for free.
LitchLitch
Then why weren't they looting last week or any other time the cops aren't looking?
VulcanP90
You need to be the bigger person.
InfiniteBreadStickss
That woman with the black power shirt and smiling in the midst of a loot should feel incredibly ashamed of herself.
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srsBreadbasket
Slightly.
Greytsecks101
They don't care.
gewalt
maybe should, but she clearly looks giddy with gladness.
Kitakita
The new definition of black power huh.
EddieValiantBettylongtimenosee
I thought the same thing! black power right! so lets go loot a store that has nothing to do with police and steal that will show them
Squanto229
These people are disgusting.
woodzilla
Nah. She just doesn't get it.
InfiniteBreadStickss
True story tho.
drumstel
All these people should be feeling shame about this.
Warpig034
A wise old man once told me "you can't shame a fool."
TheL4gIsrael
mymistake4coffins
That was the photo at which I froze, slowly closed my eyes, shook my head, and felt fury overwhelm me at the foolishness.
TheDiscoGestapo
Black power. Is that the power to make others belongings disappear?
wvninja
For dressing that way? Those pants are one of the biggest crimes in these photos.
HaroldBurns
why >? her parent is proud,..,,.
intrepidus
I think she's trying to show off her black power
Ment0sFresh
She doesn't.
NorthWestCanadian
People that commit crime in America should just be shipped to Madagascar
PartVI
But she doesn't.
Rogahar
Pretty sure MLK is spinning in his grave fast enough that we could power the reconstruction efforts with him.
TheHeroOfTwilight
MLK- the new renewable energy source. It's green, has little impact, and represents minorities!
Zodi
Dude you can't just call black people "green", that's offensive.
wellnowwellnowwhoa
But this is funny
Liloya
Ironic "black power" font is in white.
Wombatish
They all should, but she stuck out for me too.
cdba15
There's much shame to go around in this country. Going out of your way to assing it to these people says more about you than it does them.
BriefEdition
So if a person wears a "black power" shirt is fine but "white power" is racist. AT this point I don't think they care about equality
kdm36
BLACK POWER!
ThePepperwoodChronicles
She probably doesn't have internet access or a tv to even see this.
searsjm79
Not to mention the guy stealing handfuls of racially stereotypical menthol cigarettes.
TheRacismSniffingDog
woof
srsBreadbasket
Probably the least detrimental stereotype anyone is adhering to in these pictures. Like an Asian eating with chopsticks at a math club.
TheDeadWillWalkInMyMemes
She doesn't.
MalignantHusky
She won't.
jthmtwin123
THIS. this is not helping the "all blacks are criminals" stereotype go away. COME ON PEOPLE!
FreelanceSpermDonor
These animals have no shame.
kittyprrrrl
Woah, homie these are people. You might not agree with their choices, but they are people. You're getting yourself into dangerous territory.
FreelanceSpermDonor
Your definition of "people" is far more liberal than mine.
TheGenieOfTheLamp
#4 for people who wanna scroll back up
DeckhandAdmiral
You know she doesn't, she feels empowered.
jennthemermaid
Why can a black woman wear a "black power" shirt, but a white person can't wear a "white power" shirt?
popejubal
White people don't need a "white power" shirt because we already know that we hold the power.
cheeseismylife
"White people know that we hold the power?" This type of thinking is not helping any of this go away either.
popejubal
Wait, are you going to pretend that we don't?
whatisapple
You can't tell she's looting in the picture.. What if she was trying to stop them from looting?
InfiniteBreadStickss
She clearly has slim jims in her arms when they are shown running away.
whatisapple
point is not everyone in the pictures are guilty of looting, people doing the right thing would be turned into criminals on the internet.
whatisapple
People making fun of "selfie girl" when she could be recording for the police.. all people see are "black" = looter.
Nukichi
They should be seen for their individual action and not by their race, IMO that's what MLK would have wanted.
Rip901
She's a racist, I doubt she feels ashamed about much.
Lectovai
"We get a pass because our ancestors were slaves"
fuhsmc
If that really was the case everybody would get a pass.
PeaceSigh
but she don't...
CapnStinkypants
Noticed on this thread- not all blacks are looters, but all looters are blacks. Sorry for the honesty.
adam1124
Sadly, that was my first thought too.
JuanM0reTac0
She waited 364 days for the opportunity to wear that shirt.
yourfutureself
I don't she cares about her dignity.. shes probably thinking of wearing a mask next time
TheDude12345
Makes everyone look bad
SidelineScoundrel
You assume people like that feel shame, lol.
SparklingCockWaffle
Thousands in damage to get a few free twinkies? What in the fuck
OliviaHartCD
Shame is not in the emotional vocabulary of your typical infraction. That's part of what makes them infractions.
MrFuckStick
Same with the guy in the "Richmond Law" hoodie.
thomaseeno
"CASHLAND" shirt dude has enough 'rillos to trade for a 2nd gold chain, I think.
amicus1987
Good luck getting admitted to the bar on character and fitness now!
GnRtattoo
Her face is clearly visible. If youre gonna loot cover your damn face, i hope they all get arrested
ematic
Was going to say that. She is ruining it for every black person trying to be positive and peaceful, trying to actually change things. Twat.
srsBreadbasket
I would say they all are, she's just the only one wearing branding.
InfiniteBreadStickss
It's her face too. She thinks it's hysterical.
srsBreadbasket
Every person in that store should feel ashamed of him/herself. Regardless of apparel.
InfiniteBreadStickss
It's not just her shirt, it's her expression too. She thinks she's in the middle of a party.
MadamPuddifoot
"hahaha fuck white people hahaha look how fun it is to destroy things that don't belong to me hahaha my weave looks like shit"
gr8grins
really, ashamed of herself!!??
deathengineering
Clearly she''s proud of herself.
NotACreativeName1
Shoulda woulda coulda
YaznakTheDog
That's no woman. \
MAxellHouse
Trash is trash no matter the color.
beardy117
Yeah, but I doubt people who do this sort of thing have many morals. It's disgraceful...
nedioj
What makes you think she's one of the looters?
InfiniteBreadStickss
I mean they should ALL feel ashamed. They took peaceful protests and turned it into riots and looting. But she obviously doesn't know
chaseNC
They have fucking smiles on their faces, and recording everything like they are having the time of their lives. It's disgusting.
InfiniteBreadStickss
The meaning and history behind her shirt.
Zodi
She thinks it's about empowering the race. She's not wrong about that. She's wrong because she thinks it means taking what you want.
beardy117
I completely agree :(
srsBreadbasket
I'd bet some of them don't even know what the "protest" is about. Like teenagers wandering into Occupy WS or Tea Party events.
WoahDomino
Well there's a blanket statement if I've ever seen one.
pantheranorvegicus
Thing is most are teenagers just following the crowd.. Their right from wrong is skewed.. Doesn't mean there's no hope.. (1/2)
pantheranorvegicus
Best case scenerio in this shit storm is that someone does provide the guidance to make them feel ashamed....
Milkybarkid33
Maybe they have facebook or something for internet hate?
jimicos
Ummm... They all should?
srsBreadbasket
Nah, the rest of them are fine. She's the one setting a bad example. Not like they're all perpetuating racial stereotypes or anything.
InfiniteBreadStickss
Yup, I've already said in another comment they all should. She just rustles my jimmies the most.
Sittingonabigblueboxlolwtfmars
I'd love to walk passed her with a White Power shirt just to rustle her jimmies.
olstewie
I have a feeling you wouldn't have made it out of that store.... Or back to your car for that matter.
reverseracismsucks
Yea, funny that, isn't it? Not exactly the scenario you'd expect as being more likely to get you killed.
srsBreadbasket
All too common unfortunately.
Sittingonabigblueboxlolwtfmars
Any white guy in that vicinity would have been beaten or killed. Herd morality kicks in and you're fucked.
YesIChangedMyNameAgain
It's been happening pretty regularly in these riots. Literally beating people just for the color of their skin. While "protesting racism"
Sittingonabigblueboxlolwtfmars
And all that gets thrown out the window when in a crowd. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herd_behavior it's an interesting read.
OhFuckItWasTaken
oh yeah the only person with something written on their shirt should be ashamed
popau
She's wearing something that holds a lot of power and represents centuries of suffering. Instead, she does this shit. It's an embarrassment.
OhFuckItWasTaken
Go fuck your self to rhm posts
JustAGreyWizard
I intend too, thank you very much.
OhFuckItWasTaken
Open your eyes
whatisapple
You can't tell she's looting in the picture.. What if she was trying to stop them from looting?
actuallyMikeTyson
*wears a symbol of solidarity in the face of violent discrimination* *loots a store*
OlMuskyTheMartian
I honestly don't like the "black power" and "brown power" slogans I see. Solidarity is great, but it comes across pretty racist to me.
actuallyMikeTyson
it originates from a place of declaring yourself a person, an equal, in the face of racism
Shmaree
Or, you know, all of them should be ashamed.
PurpleAndBlack
I bet they don't.
InfiniteBreadStickss
Yup, they should.
Cd06771
Nesneve1
This deserves many more upvotes
raveracer77
They all should... so many smiles, you would think this was Didney Whirl. Real protesters would be angry, not happy
IWasInThePool
Why did you spell it Didney Whirl?
raveracer77
Cause I don't know how to misspell it right
twicetheheart
upvoting didney
Moosecock
That's the closest those Himalayan ho monkeys will ever come to Didney Whirl.
intothegwild
I wish I could up vote you more
EddieValiantBettylongtimenosee
OMG i laughed so hard i got caught wasting time in the bathroom at work!
Shmaree
Himalayan ho monkeys? My friend needs an explanation...
OliviaHartCD
Oh my farking god, Didney Whirl. I snorted ginger ale out my nose when I read that. :-)
EddieValiantBettylongtimenosee
Isnt it dis ney land.....( in slow mo voice holding an american flag)
Zhouse301
Really? Its Disney WORLD. and REAL protesters should be peaceful and in the streets, not looting a convenience store
raveracer77
That's what I'm saying. All of these people should be ashamed, they're not protestors. They're smiling. This is crime plain and simple
umpbumpfizz
You're missing the joke about Didny Wirhl.
srsBreadbasket
Real protesters would be protesting, not looking for their chance to get steal stuff.
intranetexplorer
http://imgur.com/dUyB7Nf They're just here for the slim jims and to take pics for facebook!
aramil31
"lol just committed a felony. Like and share!"
CreepyPhlox
MLK AND Malcolm X are probably rolling in their graves right now.
ballisticburrito
Like jet turbines.
Tooexforbee
Relative Boondocks clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5FR1LGsT7E
Dictatorschmitty
Didn't Malcolm X initially advocate for equality by any means?
Vaanhalen
Black advancement by any means. Black people were inherently superior to white people and only blacks deserved to have power. NOT exactlyMLK
familytriptopoundtown
He probably mean towards the establishment, not a 7eleven. That and he'd be against blacks ruining a black neighborhood
PleasantPeasantPheasant
As much as I don't know anything about Malcolm X, I thought he didn't stand for equality but for a complete separation of the races.
istilldontknow
he advocated for black rights (equal and superior to those of others) and also for black speration. He didnt get far, and MLK's idea's bette
JaredHinojosa117
No Malcolm X was a racist violent guy the black panthers were a militant group
Dwaynethejockronson
Racist yes. Not violent, merely accepting of self defence in the face of violence being done to you.
chaseNC
Even if that is true, at least Malcolm X's actions were an attempt to achieve an agenda and not just opportunistic greed.
CreepyPhlox
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_X
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CreepyPhlox
Malcolm X was not a Black Panther.
jsteelfex
White people like Wayne Brady because he makes Brian Gumble look like Malcolm X.
LegitimateWaysOfAchievingSuccess
He did become less radical towards the end of his life.
rollercostarican
he definitely was racist but given the time, it was because he was combatting his legal subjectification to of discrimination and violence.
furrykef
Malcolm X died before the formation of the Black Panthers...
Whiplash76
I'm sorry for.ruining your black panther party
TaintedGENE
*opens door forcefully*
jaypayjay
Let's go Forrest.
CanadiansWilllRule
Malcolm X changed his opinions after performing pilgrimage and realizing that his racist opinions were wrong.
CormacLynch
Link? I like reading.
ProbablyDrunkAgain
Read his autobiography.
imgurianthefirst
Here's video of him after pilgrimage http://youtu.be/lx7RecMy2og
CanadiansWilllRule
Malcolm X's letter from Mecca: http://islam.uga.edu/malcomx.html
CanadiansWilllRule
Uhh... My black history month reading from grade 10? Haha one sec
necropantser
His biography is also an interesting read.
Freakayou
Remember those 28 Koreans who armed themselves and stayed on their roofs of their businesses, no one showed up around there.
ShadowXII
These guys? - http://y2u.be/nzkBGQx3HAc -
joe50
media does not like to admit this fact
iguessidontknowhowtospellimaganative
In CA its actually 100% legal for CCL holders to shoot rioters and looters. Also, the korenas mostly had bolt actions, not asualt rifles.
ipreferthetermThespian
At least 1 A1(presumably semi auto) and shotguns according to Wiki
KingFarva
None of them had assault rifles. Assault rifles are select fire weapons. He used 'assault weapon' as a sarcastic reference.
Dag0bicks
Being from LA let me just say good luck getting a CCL, of course it is not impossible... but almost.
fuhsmc
Having been in Japan I can tell you over there you practically need the emperor's blessing in order to get a license just to own a shotgun.
TrijezniMujo
So those pictures of the Koreans with AR-15s were in the minority despite most of the pictures showing them with that type of weapon?
imgurfacepalm
AR-15 is not an assault rifle.
TrijezniMujo
That too.
PlasmaRoar
We have been tricked far too much by the authoritative bodies for over centuries. We don't trust them.
MacroSquid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzkBGQx3HAc
macdoogle
Roof Koreans.
Idonthavealottosay
Can you actually shoot someone going into your store though?
GrandHunterMan
Some places you can. Not sure about Baltimore though.
SpunkyLulu
As long as I dont kill them its okay!
restlessinchicago
You definitely should be able to! Not sure about the law though : /
StarrryNight
Of course you fucking shouldn't
beartato
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgCiC6qTtjs Here is proof for people to see.
fokuroku
comment for later watch
beartato
A lot of the Korean store owners were veterans of the Korean war, or children of the veterans. They grew up with guns.
TrustMeImAnEMT
Watching that makes me so happy
d3thr0ner
ipreferthetermThespian
In 1992 LA. To be fair there were several firefights(at least 3 on film) with looters and at least one looter was shot and killed.
pwnz0r420
Yeah and the pro gun lobby points to that as a victory, yeah that's what I want in a disaster, foreigners shooting from rooftops.
imgurnagetyasonyboyo
because clearly this camera footage is inconclusive and the assailants will not be punished at a later date and the shop owner compensated..
DonkeyOfTroy
Its partly because those Koreans were immigrants, and all Korean males are required to serve in the military. Trained men vs civilians.. Yea
Earlitobandito
Problem with this is the strong gun control in maryland.
StarrryNight
Yeah more guns would totally fix this.
ItchyUnicorn
It won't make it worse either. Google "harvard study on gun laws"
StarrryNight
You're right. Take people who say they want to kill cops, and allow them access to guns. Nothing can go wrong with this.
ItchyUnicorn
They already have guns.....
lelapa
Certainly did for the asians in La and all shops in furges on who guarded their shops
StarrryNight
What a role model country you have where people have to threaten to kill others over a box of corn flakes. Real aspirational stuff.
lelapa
That was the protection of their lives. The rioters wanted to kill the Asian community as a scapegoat and they said no
ReLeVaNtUSERNAMESareReLeVaNT
Except sadly Maryland has incredibly strict gun laws (except in terms of class III's). It almost impossible to get even a carry permit.
StarrryNight
Thank god. Nothing sadly about it
TheCoffeePixie
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/sks/4999167005.html
DavidIll
What was this?
TheCoffeePixie
god damn it! It was an ad for roof Koreans.
Earlitobandito
Problem with this is the strong gun control in maryland.
StarrryNight
Yeah cus throwing more guns at this situation would make everything better
ItchyUnicorn
It won't make it worse either. Google "harvard study on gun laws"
Earlitobandito
Never did I say that more guns would fix the problem. But it would allow those to defend there jobs and what not without losing everything
StarrryNight
Pretty sure you're more likely to lose everything if you start a shoot out in the street rather than stay at home
Earlitobandito
7-11 is a franchise meaning those people lost everything right there. granted they hopefully have a good insurance policy, but still
Earlitobandito
sure, but i never said anything about starting a shoot out in the street either. Im talking about just defending your home/business
FindaBalance
Pepperidge Farms Remembers
deathcharge8
just sit there in your store with a shotgun and a giant grin saying "loot my store i dare you :D"
MacRockatansky
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/sks/4999167005.html
beetchkumate
What happened? Link?
PersonalityFire
Streets looking pretty clear:
DRAGONITEVIKING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1dPKfxRhk0
hellomynameispissoff
LA Riots, 1992 happened.
TallLightnHandsome
Link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992_Los_Angeles_riots#Riots_and_Korean-Americans
Freakayou
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6tmD0W5r4w LA Riots after the Rodney king beating in 92
TrustMeImAnEMT
The female news anchor is incredibly annoying, it seemed like she was trying to pin them as the bad guys for protecting what was theirs
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StarrryNight
Nope. Really isn't.
ItchyUnicorn
Actually the right to bear arms was written into the constitution by the founding fathers to protect us, the people, from government.
lovemesomepoptarts
That's why the 2nd Amendment
ItchyUnicorn
Actually the right to bear arms was written into the constitution by the founding fathers to protect us, the people, from government.
lovemesomepoptarts
http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/bth.gif
StarrryNight
Isn't though.
theemoofrog
about at 1:20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgCiC6qTtjs
ematic
Hey, if the Police won't help, and your fellow "man" turns against you, do what you must, I think. They did the right thing.
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chupacabraattack
You entirely misread this train of thought.
mastercheif
I think you misunderstood, but i'll upvote because your heart is in the right place.
whatsthesquarerootofthisapartment
Thanks bud, I got distracted and forgot I was in this comment chain. I haz the dumb
IJUSTMADETHEVOICEINYOURHEADYELL
HE WAS COMMENTING ON THE COMMENT ABOUT PEOPLE DEFENDING THEIR STORES. IT'S A BIG COMMENT CHAIN, EASY TO LOSE YOUR PLACE.
whatsthesquarerootofthisapartment
Yeah I forgot I was in this comment chain
IJUSTMADETHEVOICEINYOURHEADYELL
IT'S OKAY, EVERYONE DOES IT SOMETIMES :)
whatsthesquarerootofthisapartment
Shit, sorry I forgot I was within this chain about defending the stores! I agree with you
G0dHand
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floraloral
My mom is Korean. I know for a fact that she would sit on the roof with water balloons filled with kimchi if her business were to be looted.
FindaBalance
WMDs????
ruolandsliet
Haha!!!
CorwinMacGregor
*wince* ugh, kimchi grenades. I clenched. ugh.
DrDoomRoom
Kimichi?
Counterfit
Fermented cabbage and other stuff
lelapa
People did showup. The asians shot like 300 times and killed something like 15 rioters without punishment idk exact figures though
maxwilder
That happened during the LA riots and completely changed my opinion on gun control.
BatsuitsNipples
As someone who would rather have a conversation than read a wiki article, can you summarize what happened and the significance?
ShadowXII
Kycirion
Same thing happened at multiple stores in Ferguson.
thereisaneedtobeupset
slack3rdav3
That's absolutely dumb and inefficient. Unless of course he's just holding one for a friend who is taking the pic.
junkhacker
rodney king riots. rioters smashing and burning stores to the ground. Korean-Americans defending their shops with AKs when police couldn't
iliketokeepitsimplestupid
Aren't AK's illegal? If not really hard to get?
HypnotoadIRL
they are in every gun shop pretty much. Semi-auto versions are legal.
DatDurTho
They are illegal without a license for their level of gun, but they are far from hard to get.
sleete
This was over 20 years ago, the gun control in California wasn't as strict.
junkhacker
semi-auto AK's are just another rifle. i know plenty of people with them. can be had pretty cheap.
esgedi
...no? An AK47 is easier to get than a handgun in most states, though you need special licensing to get an automatic one.
krazy986
Sublime made a song about it.
bentwrenches
April 25th 1992, there was a riot on the streets tell me where were you.
HailToTheReef
*26th sorry to be that guy but I love that song
TrijezniMujo
Black man beat up by 5-0, riots ensue, black people get angry at asians, asians defend themselves with scary "assault" weapons.
SirDoober
All that in 140 characters. Impressive.
WhoYouGonnaCallGhostNappa
It's ironic since all weapons are designed specifically for the purpose of assault, that certain rifles get singled out
IronyEnoughForTheIronClub
....no? A gun is a tool. A gun can be used by people who want to defend themselves or it can be used to attack. Weapons can be defensive.
idrinkcheapbeer
Succinct as fuck.
SuckItBlue
+1 for use of "succinct" you literate motherfucker, you.
BatsuitsNipples
Why did black people get angry at asians?
srsbizness
Because Asians appear rich, I think?
mrmcspicy
Real answer: Shortly before the Rodney King thing, a Korean shopowner killed a black female teen who he thought was stealing an orange juice
Livordie
Loot the neighborhood, not necessarily directed toward Asians.
TrijezniMujo
An asian storeowner shot a black 15 year old girl who hit him, he was forced to pay a fine but no prison time. This worked as a catalyst.
MancrushonThor
That event typifies exactly what the 2nd amendment is for
fuhsmc
That event shows one reason why the 2A exists. The Battle of Athens in TN explains the original reason why it was written.
maxwilder
No, the second amendment was written at a time when there were no standing armies. It was written so that the nation's populace could ->
maxwilder
quickly form an army to defend itself from outside nations. It was not written to provide for personal protection. Notice the use of the ->
maxwilder
terms "well regulated militia" and "the security of a free State". It's about collective protection against outside threats.
lukemwp
Im not against people owning guns, but allowing anyone to own whatever gun they want with no way of monitoring it is stupid.
LightningII
There are systems in place so that people can't just get any gun they want whenever they want. It's not 100% fool-proof, but a deterrent.
lukemwp
say something when your country's firearm homicide rates dont look like they come from mexico.
lukemwp
http://www.texasgunlaws.org/
lukemwp
http://www.humanosphere.org/science/2014/03/visualizing-gun-deaths-comparing-the-u-s-to-rest-of-the-world/
Kycirion
I'm not against people saying things, but allowing anyone to say anything they want with no way of monitoring it is stupid.
lukemwp
YES BECAUSE TALKING AND OWNING FIREARMS ARE THE SAME THING
thanatos777
The Founders and Supreme Court agree with you, as does the U.S. Congress and every state Legislature.
GrizzlyAdamsDidHaveABeard
But that's not how it is though
lukemwp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_by_state
lukemwp
http://www.humanosphere.org/science/2014/03/visualizing-gun-deaths-comparing-the-u-s-to-rest-of-the-world/
ImagineZoboomafoo
Exactly, because that would be stupid, like he said.
Adula
Do you understand how hard it was to get a gun with a belt and a tripod? You can't buy any gun easily.
lukemwp
You can literally buy a gun in five minutes, with virtually no restrictions in some states.
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lukemwp
You dont know what im thinking of
lukemwp
A: not very hard B: You have no idea what I'm thinking of. who the fuck said anything about explosives? automatics? wtf?
TheOneWhoKnoockz
I also think people who post on Imgur should have a 1st Amendment screening and be thrown in jail for opinions.
lukemwp
http://www.humanosphere.org/science/2014/03/visualizing-gun-deaths-comparing-the-u-s-to-rest-of-the-world/
TheOneWhoKnoockz
I don't care.
ScienceGoneTooFar
āPeople shouldn't be afraid of their government. Governments should be afraid of their people.ā
BudderMoose
Thats why you cant just own whatever gun, and you have to get licenses and fill out paper work to own any gun
BudderMoose
Thanks for the info guys, i didnt realize it was so different in other states, figured MOST of the regulations were over there too.
lukemwp
http://www.humanosphere.org/science/2014/03/visualizing-gun-deaths-comparing-the-u-s-to-rest-of-the-world/
lukemwp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_by_state
lukemwp
look at places like Kansas or florida. In Florida keeping a list or people with guns is even ILLEGAL. literally made it illegal to monitor
lukemwp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_by_state
lukemwp
****** IN SOME STATES http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_by_state
lukemwp
You're just talking about your own state. example: texas you can walk into a store, buy an automatic rifle and a 50 rnd mag and walk out
umpbumpfizz
This isn't really true. I can get anything that isn't class 3 without a license in Vermont.
fullofwastedpotential
Im not up to date, whats going on in baltimore?
qussow
Another black guy died under suspicious circumstances after being arrested.
aramil31
Riots.
MadoraM
From CNN 4/24 http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/24/us/baltimore-freddie-gray-death/
NotSinceBreakfast
Monday.
Shadow113
Them dang black folk
acogmuffin
Riots.
TheMaddestMoxxi
Basically scenes right out of the purge, except with less masks and more racial tension.
seeingsalty
Freddie Grey dies in police custody, cue protests then rioting.
joboo
The British are coming.
MrSinyster
cops injured a black guy in custody, people use it as an excuse to fuck shit up
NeoriftOW
Found the cop
GootPoot
Nah, he actually died from those injuries. So, they killed him. Riots are still inexcusable, though.
MrSinyster
my bad, thought I had typed that part.
JamesNixon
Rioting after Valve began selling mods for Skyrim on Steam.
Averagesize
Oh you, http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120107205421/nation/images/f/fd/...oh_you!.jpg
FoodForTheGods
#4 Black Power obviously
LitchLitch
why do people ask shit like this, is going to news.google, cnn or really any fucking news source on the planet really all that hard?
myHollyness
Why do people comment in a way like you? Is it really that hard to be a nice person?
LitchLitch
For some of us, it takes an act of will. But more I'm just aghast there are so many dangerously ignorant people on here.
areweasbandits
I'm aghast there are so many rude people on here who take the time to complain about a valid question rather than being helpful or moving on
LitchLitch
I take it as an act of grandmotherly kindness, teaching them how to find the answer for themselves.
fullofwastedpotential
no but it's easier for someone else to do it for me
ThisIsSittingOnASeal
Lots of cunts.
sicarius92
cunt - person, especially young male, cf. gent /Learners Advanced Australian Dictionary/
arsetechnica
This guy got arrested, somehow his spine was broken in police custody - appears to be police brutality.
squarrel
Baltimore police officers say he was banging his head against the inside of the van. Other detainees corroborated this story. Who knows?
FreshCaviar
I find it interesting that even with all of that, there is not a single violent offense.
arsetechnica
2/2 being an asshole. Drugs you carry around with you, so easier to detect. Violence is a momentary thing.
arsetechnica
Nothing he was caught for - I know where you're going with this, but extensive criminal behavior usually correlates really well with 1/2
OnyZ
Drug distribution is violent so far as I'm concerned, but I understand what you meant.
Imgonnatipyouwell
I find it interesting that they aren't in chronological order.
richny13
I did too. Looked it up on Maryland County Justice Website. Arrests are ordered by case number. Dates dont seem to be in sequence.
fucking3rdaccount
That "let the TRUTH be known" line looks a lot like they are trying to justify his death...
arsetechnica
yep - it's definitely got an agenda. Doesn't change whether or not he has a criminal record though, so have to sort things out.
WherePoetryComesToDie
His criminal record is completely irrelevant to the case, though.
fucking3rdaccount
This is the start of the character assassination to justify the death. Happens every time. And imgur complains about news media....
DrKriegersClone
Whatever he did, it's still wrong to abuse him after he was already restrained.
DrGirlinTheMoonlight
A black guy was arrested, "somehow" ended up with a severed spine and died about a week later
ChainsawInTheSky
This isn't related to the protests, a bunch of high schoolers tried to recreate "the purge"
fruitcup22
he was in the back of a car with another prisoner when it happened i heard
jimicos
Or it happened prior to being put in the van when he ran from the cops..
BostonianB
But he didn't die in vain because these people got some free junk food
2ndbestpseudonym
America <3 No one does justice like it.
Hybris51129
And at this point much of the nation is increasingly "So what?".
DrowningLessons
wth was this downvoted, of all comments? +1 for fairness
DetectivePikachu2
Same reason good posts like this get downvoted: idiots
fucking3rdaccount
But now imgur and reddit will use this looting to represent the entire movement to discount it, convince themselves that Freddie Grey 1/2
fucking3rdaccount
2/2 somehow deserved to die because he was a "thug", and be able to post racist things for the next few weeks.
pancreas
I've literally never seen that happen...
caesarsalahd
Yo have you seen exactly what happened when Micheal Brown happened? Trayvon Martin?
thanatos777
You've literally never been on imgur.
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AjaniGoldmane
Yea imgur kills me with that. It's like sometimes people forget that actual black people use this site too and have feelings.
actuallyMikeTyson
people are mad, but you're right on it
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ShamrockFury
OMG I KNOW, DID YOU SEE HOW HE CALLED THE BLACK PEOPLE CHIMPS AND AFRICANS. MORE LIKE AFRICAN'TS LOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOL retard
PointBlanket
Eeyyyy fuck right off.
TheSlamDuck
Back in your box.
iwouldliveinsaltforyou
Nice racism bro! Die in a fire pls
lurksohardmotherfuckerswannafindme
Excellently, though not PC, but excellent.
MrPredator
THICKESThotLUMPIA
You win comment of the day for me
BenHurDoneThat
lol at chimpout
ShamrockFury
*African Americans
pIanetarysociety
kind of racist to assume from the color of their skin that they came from Africa, isn't it?
ShamrockFury
You're missing the humor of me correcting that and not saying anything about him calling them chimps. It was a sarcastic correction.
pIanetarysociety
my comment was sarcastic too, settle down.
theh8ed
*Blacks. If I'm a "white" it has to be okay for them to be "black" by this point in time. Else, German-American for me please.
ShamrockFury
Obviously you missed the humor in me correcting that trivial thing when he's calling them chimps and africans
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theh8ed
It appears I did, heh. My apologies, that said,I STILL WANT TO DISAGREE THOUGH! YOUR FACE IS STUPID!
doncarlzone
Really Imgur? You up vote this shit?
MichaeIJCaboose
I am not racist but I upvoted a planet of the apes comment earlier...
WherePoetryComesToDie
Actually, if you don't want to be angry for the rest of the day, I recommend neither going to reddit nor those particular subs I mentioned.
doncarlzone
Good advice!
ShamrockFury
Trailer parks have wifi now. What a time to be alive
boone1504
Every few days the racism/sexism flares up. Fucking comment herpes.
WherePoetryComesToDie
You think this is bad, stroll on over to reddit, particularly the Baltimore sub. Lots of Coontown/GreatApes brigading going on over there.
WorldsSmallestMegaDick
Wow this comment really came out of left field.
boone1504
*right field.
WorldsSmallestMegaDick
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out_of_left_field
boone1504
It was a joke about the political leanings of the racist.