By Antonio D. French
Filed Wednesday, February 1 at 6:29 AM
In the wake of the recently videotaped beating of Edmon Burns by police officers, PUB DEF would like to offer the following public service announcement. It is in no way meant to take away from the seriousness of the situation, but rather to offer some humor in these trying times.
[REMINDER: There is a press conference today by community activists regarding the latest beating.]
Comedian Chris Rock offers these 8 helpful tips for black men when getting pulled over by the police. They could safe your life.
1. Obey the Law
2. Use Common Sense
3. Stop Immediately When Being Pulled Over
4. Playing Loud Gangsta Rap? Turn that Shit Off
5. Be Polite
6. Shut the Fuck Up
7. Get a White Friend
8. Don't Ride with a Mad Woman
Thanks to noyra for the video.
2 Comments:
I was horrified by the video (on TV, not Chris Rock). I'm not an expert but I'd say they used excessive force. That said, the guy should not have ran. He should have stood still and put his hands up. Everyone in the video, cops and suspect, are to blame for the result.
6:39 AM, February 01, 2006
At least 3 of those rules would have saved that guy from what he got. I'm not saying the police are justified for treating black people the way the do sometimes. But young black men know the way things are better than anybody else. So they need to protect themselves. These rules are a good place to start.
8:39 AM, February 01, 2006
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