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Submitted by JoeP, Nov 27, 2006 10:37

Do we need to always point out that the police are risking their lives when an incident like this takes place? The police are getting paid for what they do---we have a right to expect professional behavior. In this case, the police evidently put the lives of everyone in the neighborhood at risk (a bullet even shattered a lamp inside someone's home). If they are going to unload fifty shots into unarmed and perhaps even innocent persons, then their actions are inexcusable and the point regarding police putting their own lives at risk is not relevant.

Furthermore, the credibility of the protesters is also not an issue. The points that they raise are legitimate and shared by many. Even a group of police officers has expressed no confidence in their chief regarding this matter.

Of course we need to wait for the results of the investigation. But the behavior of the police appears outrageous, and to ask obvious questions now is not unreasonable. Otherwise, there will be a motivation to drag out the investigation and whitewash as has too often been the case.

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I have never heard of police accidentally shooting a white civilian or another white police officer, have you? [MORE]	Jerry	Nov 24, 2007 15:23
The comment " Mr. Kelly himself has far more personal credibility than many of the protesters." Is ridiculous, inappropriate,... [MORE]	Khia Jackson	Dec 16, 2006 23:26
Yes many officers risk their lives on duty, but Sean Bell paid with his life. Articles like this is why... [MORE]	jasmine	Nov 29, 2006 13:32
Sean Bell aimed his SUV at an officer, that just cause to open fire because their lives are in danger.... [MORE]	A cops friend	Nov 30, 2006 22:40
I HAVE MANY FRIENDS WHO ARE OFFICERS, THE POINT IS WHEN SOMEONE "AIMS" THEIR CAR NOT CRASHING INTO IT DO... [MORE]	JASMINE	Dec 2, 2006 12:17
Its shocking that in the wake of two young children losing their father, that it has been printed in a... [MORE]	monique	Nov 28, 2006 21:48
You make the statment that "enough is know to make some essential points". You then proceed to not make one... [MORE]	Shawn Powers	Nov 28, 2006 14:26
I am an African-American businesswoman, Precinct Council President, a community advocate, wife and step mom to a son who lives... [MORE]	JoLinda Ruth Cogen	Nov 27, 2006 13:15
The Sun's newspaper style is to omit honorifics (Mr./Ms./Mrs.) for deceased people. It's not a slight on Mr. Bell. [MORE]	SunStyle	Nov 28, 2006 02:36
im not black , but this shouldnt hold me back from voicing a protest , i mean what on earth... [MORE]	cm	Nov 29, 2006 00:56
then can you please tell me how many white people have been killed by the police in the same excessive... [MORE]	Jasmine	Nov 29, 2006 13:34
No matter what color or race background the so-called officers are, have no doubts that this shooting has occurred due... [MORE]	Renz aka Judge Dredlok	Nov 29, 2006 19:28
Do we need to always point out that the police are risking their lives when an incident like this takes...	JoeP	Nov 27, 2006 10:37