Louisiana Police Officer Murdered Today. Too bad his death does not meet the media sensationalism requirements. Where is the outrage?

SFC Mark Merino — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 21:39:13 -0400

No police have rioted or looted over this incident. It is just business as usual for our police officers. The media loves to generate headlines by exploitation of a perceived atmosphere of constant racism and police brutality. Where is the outrage and non-stop media reporting? Did this even make the national news circuit? Well I know about it, and I want to bring it to everyone's attention. Am I missing something and only see the world thru rose colored glasses ? Does it become more newsworthy if we simply change the color of someone's skin? Am I alone in feeling this way?
RIP Officer. End of Watch.

http://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2015/08/24/police-man-who-shot-trooper-told-him-he-would-die-soon

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2015 9:44 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 21:44:12 -0400

SFC Mark Merino You summed it up. No media hype to spin so to them it's a non issue.

RIP. Officer

Response by PO2 Steven Erickson made Aug 24 at 2015 9:47 PM

PO2 Steven Erickson — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 21:47:35 -0400

Because, SFC Mark Merino, cops and those who support them realize that burning down our own homes and cities is a pretty dumb-ass thing to do...

And we don't think that the death of a Police Officer justifies breaking into the local Best Buy and stealing a 70' LED 3D TV.

I know... Crazy Talk!

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Aug 24 at 2015 9:56 PM

CMSgt James Nolan — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 21:56:43 -0400

It posted 6 or 7 times. I guess that just echoes the thought.

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Aug 24 at 2015 9:58 PM

CMSgt James Nolan — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 21:58:42 -0400

Rest In Peace

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Aug 24 at 2015 9:58 PM

CMSgt James Nolan — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 21:58:53 -0400

Rest In Peace

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Aug 24 at 2015 9:58 PM

CMSgt James Nolan — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 21:58:54 -0400

Rest In Peace

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Aug 24 at 2015 9:58 PM

CMSgt James Nolan — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 21:58:54 -0400

Rest In Peace

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2015 10:01 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 22:01:46 -0400

RIP, Trooper Steven Vincent. (This is becoming too common, maybe the shooter will meet his maker sooner than later.)

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Aug 24 at 2015 10:56 PM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 22:56:10 -0400

First, my condolences to the Officer. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his.
Second, the employed very rarely riot.
Third, no one riots for a Policeman, white, black or otherwise.
Fourth, we have no control over what the media deems newsworthy. They control the color.
And Fifth, no, you are not alone.
Picking up a new pair of rose colored glasses tomorrow if you care to join me.
^. .^

Response by PO2 Corey Ferretti made Aug 24 at 2015 11:06 PM

PO2 Corey Ferretti — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 23:06:35 -0400

It does not meet the media criteria to stir up emotions and hate. I heard this in the radio twice today and that is it. It's sad that when a protector of the citizens is gunned down thinking to help a stranded motorist gets no attention. But a women commits suicide inside of jail and it's national news.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Aug 24 at 2015 11:27 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 23:27:35 -0400

This was a numb, emotionless murder, without motivation for the specific victim. As unfortunate as reality is, in this case, Louisiana Senior Trooper Steven Vincent's life only matters to his family, friends and co-workers. There will be no interuption of candidates speeches, no marches, no protesting....seems as though some lives just do not matter....we are a confused and ignorant group to allow this in our country!

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Aug 25 at 2015 2:55 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 02:55:25 -0400

The liberal media doesn't think that police lives matter. Especially white police lives.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Aug 25 at 2015 12:09 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:09:02 -0400

SFC, you're not missing anything. I saw it on my local news and on Fox news online. It's a damn shame and my heart goes out to the family of the police officer. But I'm going to give a big BZ and attaboy to the man that came and took him down knowing this fool had a weapon and was willing to give it all to assist the cop and call for assistance. For every dumba** there are still some good people in this country.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2015 12:19 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:19:29 -0400

sad day

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Aug 25 at 2015 12:41 PM

SGT Jeremiah B. — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:41:36 -0400

It was all over the news here. This is horrific.

That said, riots and outrage are a symptom of powerlessness. Police are not powerless and we are utterly confident that the perpetrator will feel the full weight of the law. There is no similar expectation if it's a cop that shoots you.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2015 12:50 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:50:08 -0400

You can bet that a million law enforcement officers in this country ARE outraged. I am. Once again, my life is diminished by the senseless death of an officer doing his duty, in this case, trying to help someone he thought was motorist in need of assistance. And now he is dead. Yes, I am outraged.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 25 at 2015 1:34 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 13:34:57 -0400

The media and politicians have a strong bias which further distorts the truth which makes it look like we should have a race war.

Response by PO1 David Crawfoot made Aug 25 at 2015 1:58 PM

PO1 David Crawfoot — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 13:58:27 -0400

He was also prior Army, During the first gulf war.