Mark says "But thinking rationally, such an assault is going to leave some physical evidence. Does anyone really think that might have been self-inflicted by the "perps" in order to take attention away from their alleged crimes?"
I agree. Is there any evidence? Have you seen the medical report? Shawn says "I hope Rev. Staten took Mr. Porter to the hospital for a medical examination before the press conference." I don't know if they did, but in watching the news clips of Mr Porter leaving the Hennepin County Jail, he didn't seem to need medical help when he left the jail. The reporters were hurrying to keep up with him and he did not walk in a manner indicating he was in pain. It wasn't until he walked into the Press Conf on the arms of Staten and Moss that he needed assistance. Did something happen to the man after he was released from jail? I agree with Dyna (never thought I would say that, girl). Before I would take Mr Porter's word that the sky is blue, I'd step outside and make sure. How many of the people on this list, members of CUAPB included, would want to be convicted solely on Mr Porter and his buddies say so? If, and I know this is going to be hard for some of you to imagine, but if Mr Porter's allegations are not true, what do you think the officers deserve to get? They have been accused, in public, named in the media and by their accuser of one of the most perverted acts one man can commit on another. If they did not do this, will all these people, including CUAPB, apologige as loudly and as publicly as they are now condemning them? Or will this act just be considered one of the risks of the job? Anne McCandless Jordan REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
