Mississippi councilman draws fire for urging people to toss bottles, bricks at police

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http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2016/01/mississippi_councilman_draws_f.html

A Mississippi city lawmaker is under fire for suggesting people throw rocks, bricks and bottles at police officers from other jurisdictions who chase misdemeanor suspects into the city.

Jackson Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes said Thursday that high speed chases by officers from neighboring jurisdictions for misdemeanors put children and the elderly in danger.

"What I suggest is that we get the black leadership together and that as these jurisdictions come into Jackson we throw rocks and bricks and bottles at them. That will send a message that we don't want you in here," he said.

[dhill926]

1. not helpful....

[mwrguy]

2. Sometimes you push people too far