Eric Garner had a lengthy criminal record dating back to the early 2000’s. So yeah, the cops knew him pretty well. For some reason, career criminals assume that the police forget what they look like. Since he often broke the law, Eric didn’t like the sight of cops.

Even though he was selling untaxed cigarettes (loosies) in public in broad daylight, Eric assumed he wouldn’t draw the attention of law enforcement. Anybody breaking the law will be approached by the police. But Eric had an “I can do what I want” attitude/mentality. Those police officers have been placed on desk duty and have turned in their badge and weapon. The incident’s being investigated and and autopsy results are forthcoming. Until then, there will be rallies and protest with Al Sharpton leading the way.

At least one of those officers has pending charges of excessive force against him. I bet Al will bring up that subject. But he or no one else will bring up Eric’s charges of drug possession and disorderly conduct. It’s no wonder he told the police that he was tired of the police bothering him. Eric should have been tired of breaking the law. He could have sold his fifty cent smokes at home or in a not so public area. Not saying he should had been doing that but you can’t tell a grown man what to do or not do.