Tuesday, 25 August 2020

A quick fact-check on Jacob Blake

Recently, another black man was shot by police.

Articles like this are widespread. This is what you get if you do a simple search. They are responsible for the new wave of peaceful protests riots, as people 'react' rather than seek the truth like decent human beings would.

Everything is disingenuous.

Firstly, Jacob Blake was not killed, he was shot. Similar wording to other recent incidents is used because the fake news media know that people won't do their research. If similar wording is used, then a similar response will happen, despite the guy not being killed.

Secondly, Jacob Blake was a criminal. Not only had he done things in the past, but there was a current warrant out for his arrest.

Thirdly, Jacob Blake had already shown himself to be a threat to the public, having pulled a gun and aiming it the bartender and patrons at a bar.

Fourthly, and most importantly, when the police came to speak with him and arrest him, HE RESISTED. The point cannot be stressed enough. He actively fought police officers, refused to follow their instructions, walked around his car and reached inside for "something".

Disingenuous reporters will say that because the officers did not know what he was reaching for, they were therefore unjustified in shooting him. The reality is that if the officers do not know what a person is reaching for, they will assume it is a weapon and will defend themselves.

We all know how quickly a gun can wound or kill. The officers can only protect the public if they themselves are protected. A dead or hospitalised cop can't protect anyone.

The shooting was justified.

Jacob Blake is no hero.

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