re: If Eric Garner were white...

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His death would be a Tea Party crusade.

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I think his death IS a pretty big deal to limited-government types. That would certainly be reflected from what I have read here. The lack of proportionality probably pisses off 99 % of Americans, no matter what their political beliefs. The man doesn't deserve to die for trying to scratch out a living selling freaking loosies on the street corner.*bangs head

Which is completely separate from a "law and order" Conservative reminding people to obey even unreasonable authority for ONE'S OWN protection at the time of contact, and sorting it out later. Defer to authority now, so you can see your kids tonight.

And also separate from an anti-police lynch mob that has the premise that cops suck 100% of the time and only seeks to undermine them. We just need better policing. A Libertarian or small government Conservative would certainly be on board with that.