12-year-old Shot Dead by Police

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This is a tragedy, but the cop wasn't in the wrong. That gun looked realistic, the kid reached for
it when he was told to put his hands up, the cop was a rookie, ect.

I hate American police with a passion, but this one doesn't muster up much outrage.

The cop was a rookie? So it's not as bad when they kill someone because they're on a killing people probationary period or something?

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This 12 year old prompted 911 calls and was out at night with a realistic looking toy gun. The cop described him after the shooting as "roughly 20 years old". I said on here a few days ago, "I BET YOU the kid looks way older than 12." I'm telling ya, despite the unfortunate-ness of the situation, I still think our legal system doesn't justify punishing the officer.

This quote does not justify the opinion you're taking. You say you have no sympathy for Michael Brown because he had just committed a felony. Repulsive, but OK, I accept it.

But then you say police acted properly because Tamir Rice committed the crime of playing with a toy and looking older than he was. What the hell is wrong with you?