Dorothy Bland; was this racism, or a journalist just trying to stir up something as an experiment?

CW5 Jim Steddum — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 21:23:37 -0500

The Dean of Journalism at the University of North Texas was walking down the street, impeding traffic. Two officer stop her and advise her to walk on the other side of the street. She writes an opinion for the local paper turning it into a race-baiting event. Read her article, the chief of police response, and watch the video.

I think she just wanted something to talk about in class. But, could it be that she is just so determined that the police are always racist criminals that she actually saw it that way? Me... I think a lot of journalist are rating-baiters. They do not care what the truth is...

I think her ethics should be questioned by her students... and maybe her employers...

http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/latest-columns/20151028-dorothy-bland-i-was-caughtwalking-while-black.ece

Dorothy Bland: I was caught ‘walking while black.’Police chief: No, officers were doing their...

The UNT journalism dean says she was profiled, but Corinth police chief says officers were just worried for her safety.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2015 9:29 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 21:29:33 -0500

In my opinion if she was walking in the street impending traffic, then yes, she was trying to stir trouble.

Response by BG David Fleming III made Nov 2 at 2015 9:53 PM

BG David Fleming III — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 21:53:41 -0500

I concede there's a disparity problem out there, but this ain't it! Good job officers!

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Nov 2 at 2015 11:36 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 23:36:03 -0500

Dean of Journalism. That explains a lot about how our media is the way it is.

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Nov 3 at 2015 12:45 AM

SGT Jerrold Pesz — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:45:09 -0500

She seems like sort of a smart ass. The officers were very civil with her. I might have given her a citation just because of her attitude. Might have given her a field sobriety test along with it. Anyone walking in the middle of the street in the rain has some sort of problem.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2015 7:58 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 07:58:44 -0500

she is asking for attention .... period ... racial bait or not ... that is another story.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Nov 3 at 2015 9:27 AM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 09:27:21 -0500

CW5 Jim Steddum - It has gotten to the point that, any time a black person is stopped by the police, it is automatically assumed to be racial profiling by some. This is clearly a situation where the "victim" is seizing this opportunity to push the liberal media racist agenda. She lied about the details of the incident and would have had no qualms if the police officers had been fired because of her lies. She should be fired...

Response by MSgt James Mullis made Nov 3 at 2015 10:05 AM

MSgt James Mullis — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 10:05:36 -0500

Poor, poor, Texas...how far you have fallen if this ill considered activism is considered Journalism and Dorothy Bland is the best you have to offer young minds.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2015 10:13 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 10:13:04 -0500

Good thing she isn't a professor for ethics.

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Nov 3 at 2015 11:54 AM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 11:54:52 -0500

I have to admit, after watching the video, I would have been a little "concerned" seeing her in the road walking like that when there are perfectly good sidewalks... And would have been a little "concerned" if she was on the side walk walking like that... Not to mention, we can't tell what color she is from the back... But she did look odd as hell walking in the road like that...

Response by SPC Raul Santiago made Nov 3 at 2015 1:50 PM

SPC Raul Santiago — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 13:50:29 -0500

SHE FAIL TO MENTION THAT SHE DID WALKED ON THE SIDEWALKI BUT DID NOT GET THE ATTENTION SHE WANTED THAT WHY SHE WENT THE STREET. THE CHIEF EVEN TRIED TO GET A HOLD OF HER BUT I GUESS SHE STUCK ON IT'S A BLACK THING.

Response by PO1 Sojourner "Chancy" Phillips made Nov 3 at 2015 7:29 PM

PO1 Sojourner "Chancy" Phillips — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 19:29:03 -0500

It was stupidity. Ethics seems to be lost on those who should me most accountable for their actions. She did nothing to bring anything positive to a subject of race which is a subject that need that needs objectivity and fair review. Instead she made herself an example of why we cannot get clear educated unbiased discussion and review on the subject - STUPIDITY. I guess she does not realize the knife cuts both ways. Walking in the middle of the street with a hoodie up and ear buds makes you a target to be road kill. They were doing their job and getting her butt out of the street. (Some people have no self preservation skills).

Look, There is a problem and it does need to be addressed. I experienced racial profiling quite a few times while living in Florida, however I have have more good experiences than bad with cops. But there are way too many instigators on both sides of the subject to make any head way. She is an example of an instigator.

Response by Cpl Dennis F. made Nov 3 at 2015 7:48 PM

Cpl Dennis F. — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 19:48:01 -0500

An experiment, with the public trust????

Response by PV2 Scott Goodpasture made Nov 3 at 2015 11:53 PM

PV2 Scott Goodpasture — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 23:53:13 -0500

It's been perfectly clear for 175 years. If in Texas you go looking for trouble with law enforcement you will find it. Don't need a Ph.D. For that professor

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Nov 4 at 2015 1:45 AM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 01:45:32 -0500

She went out of her way to turn this into a "racial" issue. She was in the wrong and the officers had the right to ticket her.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2016 12:33 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 12:33:07 -0400

This all started because she is a self entitled twit. She was wearing a hoodie so they could not even see her race until they stopped her. The Officers should sue her and also she should be removed from her position because she has proven she is not a person that should be allowed in leadership!
If it were me I would have had a law suit delivered to her door