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Suspect arrested in killing of suburban Houston deputy

HOUSTON (AP) — Authorities said Saturday they arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a sheriff's deputy who was gunned down from behind while filling up his patrol car at a suburban Houston gas station.

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Deputy Darren Goforth, 47, was pumping gas about 8:30 p.m. Friday when a man approached him from behind and fired multiple shots, continuing to fire after the deputy had fallen to the ground.

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Harris County Sheriff Ron Hickman linked the ambush to tensions across the nation over the killings of black men by police that spawned the "Black Lives Matter" protest movement.

"Our system of justice absolutely requires a law enforcement presence to protect our community," Hickman said at a news conference earlier on Saturday. "So at any point when the rhetoric ramps up to the point where calculated cold-blooded assassination of police officers happens, this rhetoric has gotten out of control.

"We've heard Black Lives Matter, All Lives Matter. Well, cops' lives matter, too. So why don't we drop the qualifier and say lives matter."

Goforth was a 10-year veteran of the force, had a wife and two children, Hickman said. As for a motive, Hickman said that until anything is known with "certainty ... it's all speculation" but later suggested that Goforth was targeted because he was in law enforcement.

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An impromptu memorial sprouted at the pump he had used Friday night, with a pile of balloons, flowers, candles and notes, including one that said, "Gone but never forgotten R.I.P. Deputy Goforth." The gas station was open Saturday, but that pump was closed.

Brian McCullar knew Goforth because the deputy had patrolled his neighborhood, which is about two miles from the gas station, and the two spoke often.

"He was passionate about what he did," the 49-year-old said, adding, "We're still in shock. ... It's a huge loss for his family. It's a huge loss for this area.

"You're talking about a guy that made a difference," McCullar said.

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ORIGINAL: Sanity


Or as I call them, 'ONLY Black Lives Matter". Anyone giving odds on whether or not Obamas gonna speak out about THIS crime?

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Suspect arrested in killing of suburban Houston deputy

HOUSTON (AP) — Authorities said Saturday they arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a sheriff's deputy who was gunned down from behind while filling up his patrol car at a suburban Houston gas station.

...

Deputy Darren Goforth, 47, was pumping gas about 8:30 p.m. Friday when a man approached him from behind and fired multiple shots, continuing to fire after the deputy had fallen to the ground.

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Harris County Sheriff Ron Hickman linked the ambush to tensions across the nation over the killings of black men by police that spawned the "Black Lives Matter" protest movement.

"Our system of justice absolutely requires a law enforcement presence to protect our community," Hickman said at a news conference earlier on Saturday. "So at any point when the rhetoric ramps up to the point where calculated cold-blooded assassination of police officers happens, this rhetoric has gotten out of control.

"We've heard Black Lives Matter, All Lives Matter. Well, cops' lives matter, too. So why don't we drop the qualifier and say lives matter."

Goforth was a 10-year veteran of the force, had a wife and two children, Hickman said. As for a motive, Hickman said that until anything is known with "certainty ... it's all speculation" but later suggested that Goforth was targeted because he was in law enforcement.

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An impromptu memorial sprouted at the pump he had used Friday night, with a pile of balloons, flowers, candles and notes, including one that said, "Gone but never forgotten R.I.P. Deputy Goforth." The gas station was open Saturday, but that pump was closed.

Brian McCullar knew Goforth because the deputy had patrolled his neighborhood, which is about two miles from the gas station, and the two spoke often.

"He was passionate about what he did," the 49-year-old said, adding, "We're still in shock. ... It's a huge loss for his family. It's a huge loss for this area.

"You're talking about a guy that made a difference," McCullar said.

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ORIGINAL: KenDckey

They have a web site, but I would say probably both

http://blacklivesmatter.com/

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ORIGINAL: PeonForHer

Is 'Black Lives Matter' an identifiable group, or is it just three words used by bunches of people on certain occasions?

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Its a part of, or an offshoot of the far left Marxist ideology

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ORIGINAL: Thegunnysez

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Its a part of, or an offshoot of the far left Marxist ideology

Cite please

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ORIGINAL: Thegunnysez

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Its a part of, or an offshoot of the far left Marxist ideology

Cite please

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“Black Lives Matter” is Quintessential Alinsky/Marxism

“…“poetic truth” disregards the actual truth in order to assert a larger essential truth that supports one’s ideological position. It makes the actual truth seem secondary or irrelevant. Poetic truths defend the sovereignty of one’s ideological identity by taking license with reality and fact. They work by moral intimidation rather than by reason, so that even to question them is heresy.”...

The movement labeled “Black Lives Matter” (BLM) is equally problematic. Apparently to those in this nationwide movement, the only black lives that matter are the ones assaulted by white people. There is no evidence that I know of that this movement has any concern for black-on-black violence, the frequency of which far exceeds white-on-black. And what of black-on-white violence? Also, no consideration for BLM. The reason? The Marxist oppressor/oppressed model must be maintained at all cost, including any unrest and violence aided and abetted by this movement

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ORIGINAL: Kirata

~FR~
BlackLivesMatter keeping it classy.
https://twitter.com/MrNikoG/status/637702877159424000/video/1
K.

• A Conservative interpretation of the US Constitution
  
• Personal Responsibility
  
• Help for the truly needy
  
• Limited Government
  
• Consumption Tax (non-profit charities and food exempt)
  

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ORIGINAL: Real0ne
so do you think the story would be different if the cops didnt draw first blood?

• A Conservative interpretation of the US Constitution
  
• Personal Responsibility
  
• Help for the truly needy
  
• Limited Government
  
• Consumption Tax (non-profit charities and food exempt)
  

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ORIGINAL: PeonForHer

The oppressor/oppressed model predates Marx by hundreds of years. Why would any group want to complicate their strategy by injecting Marxism into it unnecessarily? It makes no sense.

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ORIGINAL: bounty44

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ORIGINAL: PeonForHer

The oppressor/oppressed model predates Marx by hundreds of years. Why would any group want to complicate their strategy by injecting Marxism into it unnecessarily? It makes no sense.

by what I posted im not suggesting that blm are themselves consciously Marxist. its more that their positions and tactics are so.

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ORIGINAL: kdsub

I know some very radical people have taken over the name and are beyond reason and ignore their responsibility...but... the phrase originated as a heart felt rebellion against the status quo. It does not necessarily mean white police killing black children, thought that is a big part if it, and in my area it encompasses the frustration of black on black crime as well. Many good people black and white have the" Black Lives Matter" signs in their yards even though they do not approve of the actions of some blacks in the area.

Otherwise i hope the phrase does not come to be associated with radicalism but remains as a banner for change in African American communities to make their lives better.

Butch