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Why not mention he was in possession of and actively consuming drugs during the confrontation? Why not mention the drugs in his hand and falling as the door opened? Why not mention that the leg position of that honorable officer is nowhere near his windpipe, and you cannot block someone's breath from the back of the neck or shoulder? Why not mention that he was able to talk clearly when his neck was supposedly being crushed? Why not mention he was saying "I can't breathe" BEFORE he was on the ground? Why not mention he was alive until the hospital, where the autopsy was drug related death. Why not mention he was actively resisting following the police orders for 10 minutes? Why not mention the woman he threatened was pregnant at the time? ] (]) 22:49, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
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There needs to be a greater discussion of the violence directly associated with BLM. During the July 2020 protests, extensive rioting also occurred with attacks on police, particularly in the Capital Hill area. I think the death total was 49 directly associated with the riots? Though would need to confirm this. If anyone has any sources:
Overall death toll.
Murder of retired police captain David Dorn by a BLM activist. Though this seems quite well documented already.
Capitol Hill Occupied Zone killings - there were at least two?
Any direct links between the BLM hierarchy and the killings.
Indirect links between the BLM hierarchy and the killings - for example incitement to hatred and violence. 86.62.30.191 (talk) 15:11, 8 December 2024 (UTC)
Why not mention he was in possession of and actively consuming drugs during the confrontation? Why not mention the drugs in his hand and falling as the door opened? Why not mention that the leg position of that honorable officer is nowhere near his windpipe, and you cannot block someone's breath from the back of the neck or shoulder? Why not mention that he was able to talk clearly when his neck was supposedly being crushed? Why not mention he was saying "I can't breathe" BEFORE he was on the ground? Why not mention he was alive until the hospital, where the autopsy was drug related death. Why not mention he was actively resisting following the police orders for 10 minutes? Why not mention the woman he threatened was pregnant at the time? AntiWokeAndIslam (talk) 22:49, 25 December 2024 (UTC)
faq page Frequently asked questions
Q1: Does it have to say "white" police officer?
A1: Yes, because almost all reliable sources emphasize the significance of this fact.
Q2: I read some information on the web that isn't in this article!
A2: When proposing anything to be added to the article you need to cite a reliable source; secondary sources are generally preferred over primary.
Q3: This article is biased (for/against), or (whitewashes/blames), (Floyd/police)!
A3: See our neutral point of view policy. Complaints of bias must be accompanied by specific concerns or suggestions for change. Vague, general statements don't help.
Q4: Why is this article calling it a murder instead of a death/killing?
A4: As a person was formally convicted for murder in a court of law, the article uses the term "murder", in line with the community guidance at WP:MURDERS.
Q5: Wasn't Floyd killed near a store called Cub Foods, not Cup Foods?
A5: The store is Cup Foods, and is not affiliated with the Cub Foods store chain.
Q6: Why does the article use such a graphic photo? Isn't it in poor taste?
A6: The lead image was determined by the community in a formal Request for Comment process. The RfC reached an "overwhelming consensus" that 
