NYPD cops beat an old man bloody…for jaywalking

The Daily Caller ^ | January 20, 2014 | Robby Soave

[SkyDancer]

NYPD cops are trained at the Fullerton, CA police academy.

[NativeSon]

I know but it's the same thing the left does with the 2nd Amendment

[TurboZamboni]

In the Wong place at the wong time.

[publius911]

NYPD cops beat an old man bloody…for jaywalking

Call me an insensitive mindless clod, but...
First of all, I take strong issue with the headline, which sets the stage for the entire article.

The man was NOT arrested for jaywalking; he was arrested for failure to respond, and pushing an officer.

Next, let's confirm a reality ALL adults are or should be aware of : failure to respond to a police officer will get you in serious trouble in any country in the world. Most, much more serious than 'getting bloody.'
Not learning the language in a country foreign to you has its penalty and consequences, and unless you are prepared to argue that foreigners, young and old, are too stupid to learn the host country's language, there really is no excuse.
Most socially mature persons would never push back on a police officer no matter what in a foreign country.

I suppose this politically correctness idiot product has a driver's license, too.

[publius911]

Right on all counts; but cursing the darknss is not a solution. Since we all must deal with it, and it's inescapable (like tolerating Obama,) does it not make sense not to provoke them?

Would this moron provoke a pack of pit bulls?
Common sense is language-independent.

[publius911]

Only a cop could call this a fight.

They didn't.
The progressive bleeding-heart liberal MSM did.

As for calling for reinforcements, it prevents making an arrest with major damage. See it all the time, when it's documented : the insane, the drugged, the senile, the 'nothing to lose' criminal...

[Half Vast Conspiracy]

Find the word “fight” in the linked story, then get back to me.

[publius911]

Find the word “fight” in the linked story, then get back to me.

I would, except that I am from California, and stuck in Alexandra VA, flying home tomorrow... I think.

And I have more immediate things to worry about. Like finding a dog sled to get to the airport...

[Cowgirl]

New York is dead to me.

[Moonman62]

Later that night, Wong was released, but will face charges of jaywalking, resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration and disorderly conduct.

In other words, he wasn't beaten for jaywalking, but some FReepers can't repeat the lie often enough.

[Moonman62]

Appears true but maybe this guy did what we Americans should all do? Fight against aggressive authority and the selective enforcement of laws.

I believe they've had multiple pedestrian fatalities where they are doing the enforcement.

[Ken H]

HVC: Only a cop could call this a fight.

Publius 911:They didn't. The progressive bleeding-heart liberal MSM did.

Psst => http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3113944/posts?page=2#2

[TalonDJ]

It started because the guy walked off and then he pushed the cops when they stopped him again.

Oh yeah.. because that is SOOOoo much worse a crime than jaywalking. /sarc

[thefactor]

Well, yeah, pushing a cop and walking away when you’re not really free to do so is kinda worse than jaywalking.

[NativeSon]

I realize that but how far should the government go to protect us from ourselves?

[theneanderthal]

"Well, yeah, pushing a cop and walking away when you’re not really free to do so is kinda worse than jaywalking."

Any place I've ever lived that is not going to end well for you. Every interaction I've had with LEO's has shown them willing to be just as civilized with me as I am with them. But I am an old white guy who speaks the english language.

[Altariel]

Defending an assault on an 84 year old man.

The State thanks you for your continued support, Comrade!

Thank you for strengthening her!

[thefactor]

Oh, grow up. I defended nothing. I simply said I don’t buy the media’s version. You are free to do so, of course.

[Altariel]

“When the officer tried to grab him, he pushed back.”

Officer escalated. Not the senior citizen.

Thank you for giving the State-approved defense, Comrade.