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[liberty]

I tend to feel a little forgiving (if that’s the right word) of the rookie cops as they were assigned to “learn the ropes” from the more senior officers. It does beg the question due to Chauvins history why would he be assigned such a task.

I don't. Rookie Cop 101 on that first Monday morning class is - stop people from doing bad things. Whether the bad thing is driving too fast or throwing bricks through next door's windows or murdering people, I expect rookie cops to know that from day one, or even - is this too much to ask? - before they apply for the job.

I don't think rookie cops should have to be taught that murdering people is bad. Maybe I'm an idealist.

I don't think the cop killed Floyd intentionally. I think he wanted to demonstrate to the rookies his god-like ability to make a suspect compliant. Anytime someone is rendered unconscious, that is a dangerous thing that could result in death. That can't be emphasized enough, but if one is an athlete in New York City, you can kill someone with a single punch and serve no jail time.

[ex-khobar Andy]

NYS has a 'one punch rule' - if you're in an altercation and one punch ends up in the victim's death, in some situations the DA can't upgrade an assault charge to a manslaughter or murder charge.

Chauvin did not deliver one punch - his knee was on Floyd's neck for 9 minutes, and he is a trained and experienced cop. I don't necessarily agree with the 'one punch' rule, but if you can't see the difference you are just fucking dishonest.

Edited to insert a link, correct a typo and to emphasize a point.