Wrong Time, Wrong Place

[CPT Tripss]

They do this at a funeral for "one of their own?" At a press conference perhaps. But at a funeral, it's just wrong!

 

[Tozzie]

They do this at a funeral for "one of their own?" At a press conference perhaps. But at a funeral, it's just wrong!

The sign is being held by a civilian not a police officer, so "they" didn't do anything. Stop trying to start trouble where there is none.

 

[lauradis]

http://abcnews.go.com/US/nypd-officers-turn-back-de-blasio-cops-funeral/story?id=27851746

Its a lovely example of freedom of speech.

Many citizen in this country have defended that right, over our history.

 

[undertheradar]

http://abcnews.go.com/US/nypd-officers-turn-back-de-blasio-cops-funeral/story?id=27851746

Its a lovely example of freedom of speech.

Many citizen in this country have defended that right, over our history.

 

[Art 1]

Yyyyyaaaaaaaaawwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnn!

 

[christineann]

lauradis

 

[skylizard]

Ditto what everyone else has said.

 

[lauradis]

Yyyyyaaaaaaaaawwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnn!

 

[Hrhpd]

They do this at a funeral for "one of their own?" At a press conference perhaps. But at a funeral, it's just wrong!

While I agree it is in poor taste to protest at and politicize a funeral, they absolutely have a right to their protest.

The fictitious President Andrew Shepherd said it best in American President:

"America isn't easy. America is advanced citizenship. You gotta want it bad, 'cause it's gonna put up a fight. It's gonna say "You want free speech? Let's see you acknowledge a man whose words make your blood boil, who's standing center stage and advocating at the top of his lungs that which you would spend a lifetime opposing at the top of yours."

And if it bothers you so much, why are you reading The Conservative Tribune? What did you expect? The name of the rag should give you a hint on where they stand.

 

[CPT Tripss]

The action of this retired cop, in a sea of active cops, has nothing to do with one rag. The sign was easily visible during the live coverage of the funeral. Would you have been so snarky if I used the USA today photo? W

hen men and women wear a uniform, they knowingly forego their ability to participate in certain actions while wearing that uniform. Heck, even Lynch agrees wrong time and place.

Speaking to CNN just after the funeral, Lynch said: "The feeling is real. But today is about mourning. Tomorrow is for debate."

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/12/27/police-officer-ramos-funeral-new-york/20934691/

 

[marlynnp]

The action of this retired cop, in a sea of active cops, has nothing to do with one rag. The sign was easily visible during the live coverage of the funeral. Would you have been so snarky if I used the USA today photo? W

hen men and women wear a uniform, they knowingly forego their ability to participate in certain actions while wearing that uniform. Heck, even Lynch agrees wrong time and place.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/12/27/police-officer-ramos-funeral-new-york/20934691/

I guess I missed the part where retired officers are still uniformed...

He's a civilian now, get over it.

 

[Tozzie]

The action of this retired cop, in a sea of active cops, has nothing to do with one rag. The sign was easily visible during the live coverage of the funeral. Would you have been so snarky if I used the USA today photo? W

hen men and women wear a uniform, they knowingly forego their ability to participate in certain actions [B]while wearing that uniform.[/B] Heck, even Lynch agrees wrong time and place.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/12/27/police-officer-ramos-funeral-new-york/20934691/

The person holding the sign is not in uniform and since I didn't read the story I don't know if he was a retired officer or not but if he is retired then he has the right to do as he wishes .

I can't believe that with the funeral of a police officer who was assasinated for no other reason than being a police officer this is what you choose to post. I truly feel very sorry for you

 

[Missy1961]

Freedom of speech, pure and simple. Just like it is for the protesters.

 

[wdwcoltsfan]

The person holding the sign is not in uniform and since I didn't read the story I don't know if he was a retired officer or not but if he is retired then he has the right to do as he wishes . I can't believe that with the funeral of a police officer who was assasinated for no other reason than being a police officer this is what you choose to post. I truly feel very sorry for you

I agree. After hearing what has been chanted at some protests and then there are funerals for two dead cops--this is what we should get worked up over? Probably the most peaceful protest in past few weeks. The actions of this civilian is a non issue.

 

[Jennasis]

The officers turned their backs on the mayor when he spoke at the funeral. I found that to be in poor taste and disrespectful. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/12/27/police-officer-ramos-funeral-new-york/20934691/

I get that they're angry, and I get protesting, but not AT the funeral.

 

[JustineMarie]

I rarely post but this thread struck a nerve.

As far as them protesting at the funeral of "one of their own", no one in uniform is holding that sign. What they are all holding is the knowledge that that casket could have been carrying their body instead of the policeman who was shot. They are holding the weight of seeing what the profession that they chosen can do to themselves and to their family. They watched 2 boys today bury their father and they thought of their own children. They watched a wife cry out and grieve for the lose of the man that she loves who was shot for nothing more than the badge that he wore and they thought of their wife or husband.

So before you berate the men in blue for disrespecting "one of their own," you should sit back and think of how each of those policemen and policewomen are out there protecting you, your family and your right to criticize them. They would give their lives to protect you and keep you safe even though you judge them or even hate them. They deserve your respect and your sympathy at this time, not your criticism.

 

[Katlyn]

I rarely post but this thread struck a nerve.

As far as them protesting at the funeral of "one of their own", no one in uniform is holding that sign. What they are all holding is the knowledge that that casket could have been carrying their body instead of the policeman who was shot. They are holding the weight of seeing what the profession that they chosen can do to themselves and to their family. They watched 2 boys today bury their father and they thought of their own children. They watched a wife cry out and grieve for the lose of the man that she loves who was shot for nothing more than the badge that he wore and they thought of their wife or husband.

So before you berate the men in blue for disrespecting "one of their own," you should sit back and think of how each of those policemen and policewomen are out there protecting you, your family and your right to criticize them. They would give their lives to protect you and keep you safe even though you judge them or even hate them. They deserve your respect and your sympathy at this time, not your criticism.

Amen

 

[a1tinkfans]

I rarely post but this thread struck a nerve. As far as them protesting at the funeral of "one of their own", no one in uniform is holding that sign. What they are all holding is the knowledge that that casket could have been carrying their body instead of the policeman who was shot. They are holding the weight of seeing what the profession that they chosen can do to themselves and to their family. They watched 2 boys today bury their father and they thought of their own children. They watched a wife cry out and grieve for the lose of the man that she loves who was shot for nothing more than the badge that he wore and they thought of their wife or husband. So before you berate the men in blue for disrespecting "one of their own," you should sit back and think of how each of those policemen and policewomen are out there protecting you, your family and your right to criticize them. They would give their lives to protect you and keep you safe even though you judge them or even hate them. They deserve your respect and your sympathy at this time, not your criticism.

Well said.
Prayers for the families and friends.

 

[minnie56]

The officers turned their backs on the mayor when he spoke at the funeral. I found that to be in poor taste and disrespectful. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/12/27/police-officer-ramos-funeral-new-york/20934691/

I get that they're angry, and I get protesting, but not AT the funeral.

I agree.
This was not the time or place.

 

[Gumbo4x4]

When men and women wear a uniform, they knowingly forego their ability to participate in certain actions while wearing that uniform.

Agreed - of course the same applies to football & basketball uniforms as well.