{"text":"well that's an interesting opinion you have of police violence against minorities. thank you for taking the time to explain it. i think your point of view is unique and i appreciated reading what you wrote, despite the fact that it is completely wrong","receptive":-1.92535}
{"text":"I agree with you but I have never understood why they do not just let the police arrest the person and treat them the same way as a non student.  They are innocent until proven guilty and should not be removed from campus until they are.  It just does not make sense to me why college students are treated differently then normal people when it comes to crimes, especailly sex crimes. ","receptive":0.31692}
{"text":"I understand your viewpoint here, but I have to disagree. Accused individuals are innocent until proven guilty, that is the law, and this is an important concept to protect. I do not think someone should have their life disrupted because they have been accused of a crime, especially as it is entirely possible this person is innocent. It is a good goal to protect victims, but removing the accused from campus entirely based on nothing more than accusation is unacceptable.","receptive":-0.09578}
{"text":"If even one \"accidental\" death happens, it is far too many. It's not even a matter of race, police should not be so trigger happy. Police should not be murdering people for committing crimes, unless they pose a significant threat to other lives or the officer in question's life.","receptive":-1.35591}
{"text":"You also have to look at the police officer's point of view. There are times that they feel threatened and in danger. Don't they also have the right to defend their lives and preservation?","receptive":-0.40435}
{"text":"I like that you treat both sides of the altercation equally with the same rights. There is always a chance that the defendant may be innocent. Just because there are accusations made, doesn't mean it's true and that the defendant should be treated like a criminal. I really like that you take both parties into consideration.","receptive":1.5091}
{"text":"I understand your concern for due process but in this instance i think you need to be concerned for the well-being of the victim, not just physically but also emotionally. & of course people lie, but i would rather err on believing the victim and carrying out a proper investigation than force them to be in an environment with the accused perpetrator. This also happens in dozens of other professional fields; for example if a police officer is under investigation, they are often suspended while that investigation occurs... even if they have not yet been formally charged with a crime. ","receptive":-1.00201}
{"text":"i COMPLETE AGREE WITH WHAT YOU ARE SAYING. Yes these cops are out of control and need to be punished for their wrong doings. Only the pople with the same skin color as the police are saying the police are doing no wrong will also pay for their evil ways.","receptive":-2.03927}
{"text":"It's true that not a lot has been done to improve the dialogue between minorities and law enforcement officers, however, we don't see much, if any of this brutality going on between non-minorities and police officers. Because it seems that only minorities are suffering due to this issue, I think it's fair to blast it on social media until someone answers for their crimes.","receptive":-0.11054}
{"text":"I can get where you're coming from. Our justice system is based on a presumption of innocence, so I understand that it would seen unfair or wrong to remove the accused. However, we are also not considering just how often the victim of such crimes as these- usually women, though not exclusively- are often dismissed when they come forward after being assaulted. We should try and protect wrongfully accused individuals but also not prioritize offenders comfort over that of victims. ","receptive":0.31281}
{"text":"I disagree with you.  If a person is being charged with a crime of sexual assault they can do it to other people.  I get that you are innocent until found guilty but in a case like this the person needs to be removed while a decision is made.  The other people need to be protected.  ","receptive":-1.05756}
{"text":"In American society, we have due process. Accusations alone cannot be used as evidence. By the same token, we must treat all accusations as credible and investigate them thoroughly. If the victim is in danger, steps should be taken to make sure they are safe and not assaulted again.","receptive":0.18994}
{"text":"This is a well thought out and appropriate response. The number of times men are falsely accused happens a whole lot less than a woman actually being sexually assaulted. It happens far too often. ","receptive":0.07207}
{"text":"I basically agree with that statement. However if you don't take the accusation correctly they could have enough time to continue assaulting people during the time of collecting the accurate evidence. I understand not wanting to accuse someone who may possibly be innocent but most of the time the accusations are true and they need to be taken seriously. They could be put on a temporary leave from the school and not spoken on the subject until the proof is found. Then if found guilty kicked out permanately. ","receptive":0.83133}
{"text":"If someone gives a credible sexual assault allegation, the perpetrator should be handled by the POLICE. The school's job is not that of the police. A sexual assault allegation itself should not ruin an innocent person's life, and being removed from campus could very well do that. If the police believe the perpetrator is a threat, it is their job to deal with it, not the schools. ","receptive":-0.1434}
{"text":"Your thoughts were very clear.  Before reading them, I was more for letting the perpetrator stay on campus as they were only alleged, but after reading your response I'm not so sure.  I see your point of view.  I would want to know more about the statistics of the \"vast majority\" telling the truth, as it seems more and more than people are falsely accused, but I do understand the precaution you talk about.  I wonder if there is some middle ground - because if the perpetrator really didn't do anything, then removing them creates a stigma on their reputation that they didn't deserve.  Your response made me want to do a little more research/ thinking!  Thank you!  ","receptive":1.87248}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from and definitely think that a victim's peace of mind is very important as well as preventing further attacks.  However, since the perpetrator is not yet found guilty and has only be accused I think it might be very detrimental to the alleged perpetrator if these accusations prove to be false, however unlikely that may or may not be.  Removing someone who is innocent will seriously hurt the way the public views them regardless of their innocence and may be very detrimental to their health.","receptive":0.27353}
{"text":"The police should minimize the use of excessive force against minorities. I believe that if they do so, there won't be any need for the masses to keep talking about them on social media.","receptive":-0.42535}
{"text":"So you believe in guilty until proved innocent and the common justice is inconvenient at best. How would you feel if you were accused of a sexual crime and were not allowed to defend yourself? Have you never heard of false accusations? ","receptive":-1.44498}
{"text":"You make a valid point that either gender is capable of lying.  I agree that the process should be fair to determine if someone is guilty or innocent.  We should also keep in mind the safety of everyone involved and what is best for everyone in this situation.","receptive":1.16466}
{"text":"Having a zero tolerance policy is dangerous because an alleged perpetrator is treated as guilty without any kind of investigation. The matter should be treated as a criminal issue and if they must be taken into police custody then that is sufficient enough to placate the alleged victim's fears. The alleged victim's claim should be treated very seriously and investigated as a criminal matter. Only when sufficient proof has been obtained, then should the alleged victim be removed. ","receptive":0.11057}
{"text":"I see your points that we should take in to account the feeling of the victim. I would just point out the people are innocent until proven guilty. We should wait for the facts to be laid out before passing judgment.","receptive":-0.6434}
{"text":"People not to do any harm to anybody.","receptive":-1.72423}
{"text":"It is important that these issues be brought to light and be addressed.  However, the number of incidents when compared to the amount of interactions and the size of the population is a very small percentage.  The volume given to the problems that occur makes you think every policeman is out shooting every minority they can find.  The problem needs to be addressed in a calm manner.  Protests that can lead to violence and misunderstandings which can happen quickly in today's social media give the problem too much weight.","receptive":1.01845}
{"text":"What can people like us do to stop this? I actually believe social media has contributed to helping stop all this. People are getting the word out, they're getting upset, having protests. It's definitely not a bad thing.","receptive":0.08854}
{"text":"I have nothing to say to someone who openly wear blinders for something so obviously in their faces. ","receptive":-2.88369}
{"text":"While I can understand this persons viewpoint, my issue is with due process . We can not lean towards a country that punishes people before they are found guilty. If we live in a world of accusations, everyone can be guilty. Everyone can end up being punished.\nI do agree that most victims do not lie about being abused, we can not decide that all are truthful , as we hand down perceived justice to an accused abuser.","receptive":-0.4635}
{"text":"People like to claim that law enforcement uses excessive force on people of color. Based on what exactly? Perhaps where people of color are, there tends to be more crime. Therefore it would seem to be the case. But it's because of that culture statistically having more crime. Not simply because of color.","receptive":-1.03133}
{"text":"I find it interesting that you talk about people carrying technology with them. I would consider this an overexposure of events and less as the issues themselves being \"overblown\". I think to truly answer this question we would have to first come to an understanding of what \"overblown\" means. Does overblown mean an over reaction or an over exposure? Then we could begin to answer the questions fully. ","receptive":0.11168}
{"text":"One is too many. Police departments have a responsibility to make absolute sure that the people whom are supposed to be upholding our laws, are doing it in a calm and professional manner. The officers use deadly force far too often. No one should fear for their life by being pulled over for going ten miles over the speed limit. Yet many do. ","receptive":-1.71702}
{"text":"There are many people working as police who are not qualified.  I've read newspaper articles about innocent white people being being shot by police, too.  Because I'm not only looking for innocent black people being shot by police, I see the innocent white people who are being shot, also.  I think unqualified policeman are an issue, but I don't see black people being specifically targeted, no.  ","receptive":-0.30911}
{"text":"The decision to remove the accused from school is not an emotional one but a logical one. This is done for the protection of the victim. The environment on many campuses is such that there can be no protection offered for the victim in this case. Consider actual statistical data to see just how infrequent false accusations are made. Also consider the statistical data on how many victims of assault are threatened, harassed, and ostracized into silence by their attackers. This must not be allowed.","receptive":-1.66867}
{"text":"You are very right in that people need to be protected from such heinous and vile human beings that would do such a thing. On that same note, people also need to be protected from those that would try to ruin someones life by lying about such an act, and also from those that are simply incorrect in their judgments on what happened. This is why we developed courts and trials and rules in order to make it as fair as possible for both sides, not just one. That would lead to anarchy and a lot of innocent people being falsely punished. ","receptive":0.24946}
{"text":"There should be a full investigation into the shootings before we come to a conclusion. The media has created this hysteria and automatically bring race into. When was the last time you've heard about a white citizen being shot by a police officer? You haven't because it doesn't fit the media narrative that all white police officers are racist. ","receptive":-1.11202}
{"text":"I don't agree that the accused perpetrator should be immediately removed from campus. Our justice system relies on people being innocent until proven guilty. I think there should at least be some kind of probably cause before taking such extreme action.","receptive":0.12644}
{"text":"I agree that it depends on the person's personal experience, that is why we should listen to what they have to say. What makes you think that it's being overblown? I think if you can put yourself in their shoes you might feel the anger that they feel. ","receptive":-0.79572}
{"text":"I understand how you feel as sexual assault allegations seem to evoke strong feelings in certain people. However we have to keep in mind that this is an allegation. There were other times where we treated allegations against groups society historically lacked sympathy for as proof and acted on them. The results were lynchings. Assuming the accused is found guilty, they should be punished in accordance to their crime. The purpose of the justice system is to ascertain guilt. If you skip that entirely you are no different than an angry mob. I mean even historical mobs at least had enough shame to hide their faces behind white hoods.","receptive":-0.04816}
{"text":"I agree that this unfairly targets male students. It could cause some problems with males being falsley accused and being kicked out of school. You must think about the \"what if\" aspect as well. What if a female really was assaulted and still had to go to class with her attacker.","receptive":1.6091}
{"text":"I completely agree that all people deserve dignity and respect. However, a person who will not obey officers or who is out causing trouble needs to be dealt with accordingly. Officers risk their lives every day for these thugs. Have respect and be respected.","receptive":-0.84879}
{"text":"The issue of police brutality, and even general misconduct, is certainly an important issue. I agree that the public needs to be aware of possible abuses of authority, particularly as they relate to criminal charges, and scrutinize each individual case. This is especially true in the case of law enforcement. However, past and recent events have shown that the media sensationalizes police misconduct (real, exaggerated, or imagined) when ever the purported victim of said misconduct is a member of a 'protected class'. This creates the impression that certain communities are unfairly targeted and treated harshly for no good reason, up to the point of being denied not only their constitutional rights but also their humanity. Not only does this turn the focus away from the facts on the ground, but it perpetuates a myth that has been used to cover up the results of failed social experiments.","receptive":0.13798}
{"text":"I totally agree with you. I believe in non violent encounters. I seriously believe that all officers and the public need to be educated about these situations.","receptive":0.6302}
{"text":"I think you are correct in that the media exploits these situations to their benefit.  The media knows that these issues attract people's attention, and causes their ratings to go up.  I also believe the public has a legitimate concern with regards to how the police treat minorities, and I do not think their reactions are overblown.","receptive":1.57465}
{"text":"I am completely aware of the reasoning behind your opinion and I could completely agree. I think it is very important to investigate the case not just to be followed and be blinded by our emotions. You made me aware that I reacted very emotionally and that I might hurt another side by reacting this way. \nYou are right, better  to be reasonable and without prejudices against the person who is accused","receptive":1.51188}
{"text":"I can see your point. Often time when something is replayed either on social media or TV, we react emotionally and we lose context. It can make it difficult to have a dialogue and to ask why something happened.  We cannot find solutions to the problem of excessive use of police force if we are too set in how we perceive things.","receptive":-0.81424}
{"text":"I value all human life too. And I value equality. TRUE equality. I'm not saying that white officers wouldn't act in a different way towards non-whites, but the media blows it out proportion and every other day there's something new in a similar way on the news. They want ratings. They want controversy. It feels like people are trying to pit races against other races. The world is going in a VERY stupid direction and people think that diversification is a good thing. In some ways, sure, it can be. But by separating things by race (or any other thing a human can be separated in really) we are only getting farther apart as a species. If this type of trend continues, it WILL have the complete opposite effect that these \"social activists\" think that it will have. ","receptive":-1.76017}
{"text":"I agree that innocent people should not be killed, but I most confused about actual numbers because I know that those of a majority population are also killed, or that a minority may be killed by a minority policeman. This is my current understanding and so I would like to know why you think that the amount of coverage has been appropriate, or even needing more. And what action do you suggest be taken to ensure that the innocent are safe from biases and prejudices?","receptive":0.42105}
{"text":"Such as previous violent at the same time happy.","receptive":-1.61312}
{"text":"I agree everyone lies and it does not matter if you are man or woman. The alleged perpetrator should be given a fair trial. The alleged perpetrator should be removed from campus for safety issues.","receptive":-0.81682}
{"text":"I find your points interesting. So you believe it is related to new media rather than classic media. Do you believe classic media plays a role as well?","receptive":0.05613}
{"text":"I feel like there should be more regulations with guns. I feel that cops shouldnt be allowed to kill. Why cant they just injure the individual?","receptive":0.24446}
{"text":"False accusations are extremely low, so the chances of the victim making the accusation lightly is slim to none. Secondly, sexual assaults, including rape, put all the women on campus at risk, so the individual needs access restricted until we are sure that the accused is not dangerous. It's a case in which we need to protect the many.","receptive":-0.24275}
{"text":"I understand that rioting and subsequent destruction of property by protestors might be upsetting. The call for alleged offending police officers to be immediately terminated or prosecuted is definitely something to consider as it's important these people receive their right to fair, just legal processes. I also understand that media coverage might provide the public with a false idea of how common occurrences are.","receptive":-0.40684}
{"text":"I get that you feel that the person needs to be able to defend themselves but they hurt another person on purpose.  This isn't safe for that female or other females around in the area.  You need to stay away from females until you have gone to court to be able to \"defend\" yourself.","receptive":-2.22423}
{"text":"You make some really good points.  It must be terrible for a person who is a victim of sexual assault to have to worry about seeing the perpetrator on campus.  I agree with the idea that there should be no chances taken.  All students should feel safe when they are at school.","receptive":1.05502}
{"text":"I do not agree at all. As these types of accusations are serious you have to take them as they are..accusations. The person could very well be innocent and then we are going to just destroy their life without being proven guilty? not fair at all.","receptive":-1.43705}
{"text":"I agree that the immediate calls for firing the officers without an investigation are misplaced.  However, the reaction stems from systemic racism and the fact that minorities are much more likely to be victims of police violence, regardless of whether their justification for the officers actions or not.  Police intimidation and tactics like stop and frisk have long targeted minority communities without proper probably cause and these communities are tired of dealing with it.  These reactions  are justified and serve to provoke political change.","receptive":-0.14758}
{"text":"I get where you're coming from and what you're saying.  Most of the time the police are just doing their jobs.  There is relatively little confrontation in the multiple everyday police-suspect encounters.  It's the really racially charged interactions that the media fixate on.  ","receptive":0.57465}
{"text":"A dirty secret that the media does not portray is the \"driving while black\" phenomenon.  I have first-hand knowledge of an African-American who I thought was pulled over much more often than the average white person.  His car was in good running shape, not flashy, yet the police would pull him over two or three times a year.  Maybe to some that's average.  But considering I haven't been pulled over in 15 years, I find it excessive.  When I questioned him he held no hostility towards law enforcement and only reluctant acceptable of the issue.  Now if law enforcement targets blacks while driving, imagine their response when in a more hostile situation.  I have no doubt they're faster on the trigger when engaging African-American suspects. ","receptive":-1.44387}
{"text":"I understand your viewpoint. And I agree that the majority of alleged victims are telling the truth.  My problem lies with your statement regarding \"appropriate corrections.\"  What are those if the allegation proves to be false?  In the meantime, the student has missed classes and may possibly have to delay their graduation.  Their life is put on hold pending the investigation. ","receptive":0.66613}
{"text":"I definitely how you could claim that social media causes a possibly unnecessary backlash to hot button issues like this, but we have to take into account the emotional impact that these kind of news stories have on certain members of the community, whether they be members of minority communities or members of the police force who are feeling as if they are also being attacked for doing their jobs.  The real question is how do we try to bring things back from a less emotional level to a more rational one so that we may adequately analyze the problem and look for solutions that help everyone involved. How can we use social media to change the tone of the conversation so that it can be beneficial rather than hurtful? ","receptive":1.01909}
{"text":"I do agree that removing the alleged perpetrator solely on an accusation would be unlawful. I also agree that it could cause potential lawsuits later. But if the accused removes themselves, they might make themselves look guilty by leaving the area. It's best to wait for an investigation by the proper authorities before any actions are taken. ","receptive":0.31281}
{"text":"I was in Clayton when Ferguson happened. I can't even begin to tell you how the media moved in and manipulated the events that happened. They began the spin before any facts were actually released. It was incredibly harmful. The suicide rate for young black males involved in the activism events is shocking. ","receptive":0.00835}
{"text":"I agree that the accusation should be taken seriously but I also think that the person accused should have some restraint because the person could just as easily do it to someone else while waiting to be tried for the previous case.  ","receptive":-0.5946}
{"text":"I feel the same way about sexual assault it is a very serious infraction. It also a very serious accusation and a person should be proven guilty not assumed guilty. But all people should feel safe until these problems are worked out. Everyone has a right to safety .","receptive":0.14614}
{"text":"I don't think this should be a minority issue.  This is a police training issue.  The reason it seems to be more towards minorities is because in reality, that is where most confrontation is, between blacks and police officers.  Minorities resist more and disobey more.  Police in certain jurisdictions are more stressed and under trained. I think folks need to stop dragging color into everything.","receptive":-0.89641}
{"text":"I agree that there needs to be an investigation into the allegation prior to making any rash decisions.  It is possible that if people believed rash decisions would be made simply following an allegation that this could be abused and used inappropriately.  I do very much believe that it is important to take the allegations seriously though and to make sure it is thoroughly investigated.","receptive":0.57207}
{"text":"True, due process is a fundamental right for both men and women.  However, in cases as sensitive as rape, care should be taken to avoid further harming the alleged victim.  Removing the suspected perpetrator from his or her presence helps to ensure that they are not swayed, influenced, or further threatened.  If a court determines that the alleged victim was lying, action can then be taken against him or her for filing a false police report and/or perjury.","receptive":-0.26127}
{"text":"The percentage of incidences involving the police that escalate to violence is indeed quite small and I don't think anybody is trying to say that all police are bad. Just that of the incidences that do escalate to violence, and alarming percentage of them involve afican americans or other persons of color, and of the incidences that escalate to violence that result in death they almost always involve a person of color. This is because police have a very dangerous job and their implicit biases are enhanced and encouraged. The problem is really in the training of the police force, which should work on identify implicit bias and judging it's validity, and should concentrate more on de-escalation safety tactics.","receptive":-1.25869}
{"text":"Thank you for sharing your thoughts.  While I completely see your view, I would also say in most instances the police are acting with self-preservation in mind.  While the individual they are having and encounter with may actually be innocent, there is tropically some action taken on their part that leads the officer to believe they are at risk.","receptive":1.46073}
{"text":"I understand your point of view, but if someone is being accused of sexual misconduct there should be a short period of removal so the issue can be talked about and find out what steps to take after both people have told their story. If someone is not immediately removed then what message does that send out to others? There needs to be a protocol in place so everyone feels safe and this doesn't cause a hostile environment. And I agree that if the proof is immediate the person should be removed promptly. But, there has to be some type of investigation into the matter while both partys are separated for safety.","receptive":1.01651}
{"text":"I do agree. While social media is playing the part of making more people aware of the issue, it is not helping to actually get anything done about it. Most people are seeing it, reacting negatively about it and that is it. They aren't going out and doing anything about it, which is required if we want the problem to be fixed.","receptive":0.74131}
{"text":"I can see where you're coming from. The media does tend to exaggerate news in order to create more compelling stories. Its possible that they do broadcast false claims on occasion. ","receptive":0.54687}
{"text":"I agree with your statement, I also value human life.  Everyone has a right to dignity and to be able to live without fear. I do have a question though,  What do you feel the police should do when confronted with an armed suspect who seems ready to hurt them.  I myself can not blame them for having a proclivity to self-protection.","receptive":1.25438}
{"text":"I completely agree. The courts work on the assumption of innocent until proven guilty, so the campus should work in the same way. If the accuser can get someone removed from campus just through a statement, then this could very well perpetuate the idea that if you don't like someone, or if you have a competitor, then all you need to do is accuse them of sexual assault and they will be removed. This is more than likely to lead to an increase in crying wolf, meaning that the genuine accusations will not be taken as seriously.","receptive":-0.0946}
{"text":"The assertion that innocent until proven guilty is very important in cases like these. While studies have shown that false sexual assault accusations are not common, that does not mean they do not happen. Removing a falsely accused abuser could tarnish their reputation and academic future for no other reason than protecting an alleged victim.","receptive":-0.53229}
{"text":"I completely agree with your hypothesis. I do not have a problem with restraining the person accused from attending their courses,as long as if they are proven to be not guilty of this sexual assault crime that they will be able to make up the work in their courses that I missed prior to this accusation. As you said before you must be proven guilty first but you're innocent until that is proven.","receptive":0.31281}
{"text":"There are definitely folks out there who are in entirely wrong fields. But when those \"bad fits\" are panicking and murdering people, reducing the issue to \"this happens in any profession\" is really dismissive. Likewise, how many people do you feel need to die before you consider the issue a substantial problem meriting public outrage? This isn't about ratio; one is too many. ","receptive":-1.61054}
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{"text":"Even if the media blows a few isolated incidents out of proportion, if an officer is out of line then they should have proper consequences for their actions. I have witnessed officers who seemed to think their badges made them above the law. An officer who has this mind set is a danger to society and a horrible example for the police force. Regardless of how often it happens we should not allow police officers to be above the law.","receptive":-0.77721}
{"text":"Sexual assault is a very serious matter and is especially dire in the beginning of someone's young adult life. The accuser should feel safe and secure after such an incident but how do you accomplish that without completely isolating the accused? The accused could be completely innocent as well like you said, so what do we do with them after the accusation has been made?","receptive":0.73873}
{"text":"I am not a minority, and I do not think that the police are as careless as you say.  They don't want to kill anyone.  They will get in trouble and possibly lose their job if they kill someone carelessly.  Why would they want to do that?  Their job is to protect, so if someone is looking or acting like a threat, they have to do what they have to do.","receptive":0.52422}
{"text":"I believe this argument is correct. IF the accused if found guilty, then yeah, they should be kept away from others. There are, indeed, false accusations, so until it's proven, it would be a good idea not the just carry on as if the accused is guilty. There is a kind of gray area here, because if the person does turn out to be guilty, the safety of all is of great concern, especially in a smaller space like a campus. Maybe just warnings, with no one's name, should be distributed and displayed around at least.","receptive":1.14614}
{"text":"I believe Police are trained well and defending themselves. The victims should be more cooperative and less suspicious and they wouldn't get themselves into harm and danger. If the people, respected the authorities better there would be less issues.","receptive":-0.57498}
{"text":"I understand your argument and you raise some good points. I would counter that while this may be true in some situations there is still enough evidence to show that some police departments have a culture around them that encourages the officer's unlawful use of force. While I agree we should not rush to the judgment of the officer's we should also not rush to protect them without having all of the facts. People are people, regardless of position, and are inherently fallible. Both the officer's and suspects should be afforded the rights of all Americans and are innocent until proven guilty. These people have a great deal of authority and even more responsibility. They should be held to the highest standards and be prepared to defend themselves if their actions are viewed as questionable.","receptive":-0.16146}
{"text":"If you look at statics the incidents of police brutality is very small.  The media has selectively focused on incidents where there are white officers involved with black criminals.  For the most part, almost all police officers are there to serve and protect the citizens.  I find it very disingenuous of the media to focus in on those rare incidents and drive the narrative that the police are racially motivated.  The media is driving the narrative on the racial issue","receptive":-1.44403}
{"text":"It is unfortunate that some people don't realize the severity of this issue. You think that social media makes the issue worse by replaying it. But this does help to bring awareness to the issue at hand. Some people chose to sweep this kind of thing under the rug because of racial biases. I will tell you from personal experience that just for the fact that my husband is black, I have to worry about police violence everyday. He is a pastor and a law abiding citizen but he has been racially profiled and pulled over for no reason on numerous occasions.Same goes for his sister. We need more people to be aware that this is a real issue instead of turning the other way.","receptive":-1.96702}
{"text":"I actually agree with you now that I think about it more and have read your thoughts. I believe in being innocent until proven guilty. It is important though that the accused make the move on their own, even if someone has to advise them to do so. This way if the accused doesn't want to leave initially, then maybe they can be talked into leaving.","receptive":1.24799}
{"text":"What do you consider a low percentage of incidents. So do we take that number as acceptable? I say any incident is enough to call for review and analysis of police actions.","receptive":-1.0735}
{"text":"How would you suggest the person would be given due process in this situation? How do you feel about protecting the alleged victim during this time? I agree with you, any one can lie, gender does not predict ability/nature to lie or tell the truth. We can't just assume someone is lying or telling the truth by their identified gender/sex. ","receptive":-0.53904}
{"text":"I'm not so sure about it being overblown or not, but it is a very important issue.  Even though we wish it weren't so, racism still exists in the US and if someone in a position of power kills a minority due to some type of prejudice or pre-assumption about that minority, then that is a very serious problem that needs to be addressed.  Minority communities who have been at the receiving end of discrimination for generations deserve to be outraged whenever something like this happens. Ignoring this problem won't make it go away.","receptive":-1.09202}
{"text":"Statistically in most rape cases the victim is telling the truth. We should give every victim the benefit of doubt. I think it's unfair that the victim has to inconvenience herself to get justice. In every sexual assault case the perpetrator should be immediately commissioned for a DNA test and then legal and criminal action should precede from there. ","receptive":0.09059}
{"text":"While the media does have a tendency to blow things out of proportion the statistics do paint a different story. Statistics do show that minorities are more likely to be killed during interactions with law enforcement. Additionally the justice system in general is more likely to result in the arrest of a minority compared to their white counterpart. ","receptive":-0.34202}
{"text":"I feel like I understand your point. Just because the person is accused doesn't mean that they did anything wrong. I feel like there should be substantial evidence that supports the accusation in order to take any additional action. ","receptive":0.75725}
{"text":"People are innocent until proven guilty, so action should not be taken until the accused person is proven guilty. Yes, it is important to make the victim feel safe, but it is also important to prevent people from being punished if they are actually innocent. Though rare, it is possible for someone to be wrongfully accused, and the well being of everyone should be considered.","receptive":-0.66721}
{"text":"I understand you saying that no death can be overblown.  But one death also doesn't represent the treatment of all members of a group.  Police encounter thousands of individuals a year.  How often do you think these interactions are based on racism? ","receptive":-0.3435}
{"text":"I understand that the media can twist stories the way that they want and report on just a few isolated incidents. But what about the statistics? Statistics don't lie, and anyone who views them can make up their own mind without the media influencing them. ","receptive":-0.49943}
{"text":"What do you feel we should do for people whose ancestors have suffered throughout history? Who is to blame and where do we get funds for reparations? Which minorities do you feel are the most affected? I understand that at times it may seem that the police are killing many more minorities than whites, have you seen what socioeconomic factors might influence this? Such as crime and lower income?","receptive":-0.19536}
{"text":"I do agree with this statement.  I strongly believe that everyone, even law enforcement, must be diligent when they are in the line of fire.  I know that they are only human and all of them have fears and biases they must overcome. You are right that it is never wrong to report about loss of life.  However, every situation is different and the results and decisions are often wrong. ","receptive":1.23057}
{"text":"I definitely do not agree. Most rape accusations go unrecognized by the campus and most rape victims often become victimized themselves, even sometimes  leading to suicide. Plus if the event happened after a party or after a night drinking, most of the time the leaders say that there cannot be substantiated proof and therefor do nothing. I think it is important to remove the assailant immediately so he knows that this behavior will not go unnoticed and will not happen again. ","receptive":-1.30756}
{"text":"I agree with you when you say one life is too much. However, I say \"blown out of proportion\" because I believe due to their being more ways to record whenever you want. With that said I believe there is the same amount of problems between blacks and police as there ever was. With the footage available nowadays the media is able to take it and run. Their intention is to stir controversy.","receptive":0.24909}
{"text":"I agree, everyone should be given the benefit of doubt, at least until more evidence can be collected. It upsets and angers me that some women are now claiming sexual assault without any just cause. The outcome is that men and women will be much less compassionate and become much more angry, hateful and abusive towards one another. ","receptive":-0.81682}
{"text":"I think the most important thing is that we do not consider people guilty until they're proven guilty. The self-claimed victim could be lying - for example: she may have cheated on her significant other, and when they found out about the infidelity, she claimed it was rape to prevent them from breaking up with her. We need to find out all the evidence in a legal trial before kicking someone off campus due to an accusation. If we allowed the guilty until proven innocent kind of policy on campus, people would very easily take advantage of this, like people did during the Salem witch trials in the 1600s.","receptive":-0.318}
{"text":"It is important to make sure the girl feels safe. It is not like the boy is being expelled from school. He just needs to get away from campus until the investigation is complete. If he is innocent, then he shouldn't have to worry.","receptive":0.10264}
{"text":"I agree with you, if there is no immediate proof it could prove to be unfair to either a male or female accused of an assault. Removal from campus just for a simple name drop could create an unsafe environment in itself. I agree if there is immediate proof, the person should be removed. Evidence is needed prior to removing people from campus.","receptive":0.18318}
{"text":"The media really is a force of power now, more than it was in the past when there were only three tv stations, and only the nightly news reported on incidents. Thus, many of the incidents that happened could not be brought to anyone's attention because there wasn't enough time during the broadcast to report on all incidents. It may not be useful to think in terms of whether public reaction is overblown or not. It may be more useful to talk about whether the public reaction is enriched by all the information about the incident, and whether all sides have been able to have their say about what happened. ","receptive":0.61631}
{"text":"I would have to disagree. Although these may be isolated incidents, there is a common theme and trend when it comes to confrontations between the police and minorities. It is happening way too often, which says to me that there is a lack of communication between police and minorities. There is a clear disconnect. ","receptive":0.09316}
{"text":"I agree in that the media tends to exaggerate tension and real-life events in order to achieve a broader outreach with their platform.  However, you state that the ability to record and post events instantly allows for more efficient fact-checking of details.  This ability to allow for a more accurate understanding of events that have already transpired can be a good thing.  One example of this is in holding police officers more accountable for their actions as a dispute can be disproved through bodycam footage.","receptive":0.31539}
{"text":"I value your opinion that a person is entitled to a fair due process. I am interested to dig deeper into thought with you on a topic as alarming as sexual assault. While everyone deserves a fair shake, I am interested to talk to you about making sure the alleged victim does not feel like their voice is not being heard.","receptive":1.55355}
{"text":"It is the duty of the institution to provide credence to the claims of the victim. Under Title IX, it is the duty of the school to address sexual assault claims, less they be found \"deliberately indifferent\", which could make them liable in a lawsuit by the victim. The school must respond to victim's needs and take action to prepare their students. ","receptive":0.02577}
{"text":"Even though I have a different opinion, I can understand the concerns about police brutality in this country. As proven through American history, minorities have experienced unfair treatment at the hands of police officers. However, let's consider statistics. Overall, white people in this country experience more police brutality than blacks. They are involved in unjust shootings, unnecessary aggression, etc. by the hands of cops. The issue of racial profiling and police brutality absolutely must be addressed, but I also think it's important to consider that maybe it's an issue of retraining law enforcement and not racism.","receptive":0.98983}
{"text":"It is much more harmful to the defendant to be accused for a he said she said arguments. I believe that the defendent should be innocent until proven guilty. I believe throwing a man's life away over a false accusation is not worth it.","receptive":-0.33534}
{"text":"I think that it's possible that the accused is not guilty, and they should not be punished before it's proven they are guilty. We can't ruin this persons life just because they have been accused of something. We need to wait and find out what happened, and find proof that they're guilty before condemning them.","receptive":-0.12874}
{"text":"Media does play a big part in this, and a lot has to do with how they portray these events. That being said, the issue is actually far worse than most people know. This has always been an issue, but we are just now talking about it. It is easy for white people in rural neighborhoods to think this isnt a real problem.","receptive":0.50057}
{"text":"I completely understand what you are saying about innocent until proven guilty.  For a minor offense, I would agree with you.  But if this person is a potential threat, they should be removed from the campus until the situation is investigated more thoroughly.","receptive":0.08133}
{"text":"I understand that the accused rights are just as important as the accusers, but I think having them remain on campus together can create additional problems.  If the accused and the accuser happen to run into each other on campus it would at least create a situation where one or both feel threatened.  At worst it could result in a heightening of the allegations.  For this reason I think that the accused should be kept away, if only temporarily.","receptive":1.30355}
{"text":"I agree with this sentiment in general, but not entirely.  I see a lot of negativity and glorification spread on social media, and this doesn't help matters.  I've also seen from time to time that there are people on social media platforms who do work hard to dispel myths and document statistics on police use of excessive force in the United States versus other western nations.","receptive":1.33391}
{"text":"To say that there would be less victims if the perpetrator is removed assumes that the perpetrator is guilty. We cannot know that until an investigation is completed. By removing them before we know if they are guilty we are potentially punishing an innocent person. To be removed from campus and the community associated with it would leave a lasting impact on others. If the investigation finds that they are innocent the harm to them has already been done.  ","receptive":-0.24128}
{"text":"I think it's critically important to have all of the facts before we jump to conclusions. So many times the accused police officers are found innocent after the grand jury sees ALL of the evidence. While I do agree there are still some bad cops I think it is completely exaggerated.","receptive":-0.77737}
{"text":"I understand your thoughts on this. However, compared to the alternative of that which is forcing the assaulted person to have to be in their presence or be in fear of being in their presence or assaulted again is much worse. Maybe there is some compromise that could be found. If I had to choose between the two though, I would agree to remove the accused.","receptive":1.53503}
{"text":"Given the personal nature of the alleged crime, I would suggest that the victim would require more than a piece of paper or reassurance to feel safe while they recover.  I understand and appreciate the need to protect the rights of the accused as well. Perhaps removal from campus could be addressed on a case-by-case basis.","receptive":0.34985}
{"text":"I think we should believe accusers and make them as comfortable as possible. While people are innocent until proven guilty, a college campus isn't a court of law. It should be investigated thoroughly","receptive":-0.43256}
{"text":"I can see the point that the author is making as I also feel due process is important. But I also feel that there is a safety issue as well for the victim. By not removing the perpetrator you are saying that you may not believe the victim as well. ","receptive":0.47947}
{"text":"No you should not believe women whenever they say they have been assaulted because they lie and the person's life is ruined forever","receptive":-1.94498}
{"text":"I agree, if the accused is proven innocent, then by all means, they deserve to be compensated, as well as the accuser should be punished legally. However, I believe it's better to be safe than sorry. If nothing is done and the accused decides to do something more extreme to the accuser, then everyone will say, \"they should of been removed from the environment immediately and this wouldn't have happened!\" ","receptive":-0.36312}
{"text":"I understand that a victim's safety must be of utmost importance despite not having proven that the assault took place yet. I wonder however, how fair this would be to the person being removed from campus if the accusations were in fact untrue. It may portray him or her in a negative light and it may  seem like he or she is being judged without proof. What is your opinion on this point?","receptive":1.18465}
{"text":"I am wondering why you feel that the perpetrator should be removed without the benefit of an inquiry. Do you think that an accusation is enough to disrupt the life of the accused? What do you think the suspect's rights are in this scenario? I think that even though it might be beneficial to the victim to have the suspect removed, it is not the way we do things in America. How can you integrate these two beliefs? Suppose the victim has named the wrong perpetrator, or is not in fact a victim, but merely out for revenge? What makes you feel this way?","receptive":-0.21483}
{"text":"I agree that in many cases innocent people of color are wrongly stereotyped by law enforcement.  I also believe there are police officers that abuse their power.  Since it is important for law enforcement to remain, what do you believe would help address this issue and restore trust?  What kind of actions do you believe we need?","receptive":1.79406}
{"text":"The statistics actually do support the narrative. When you look at studies on incarceration, arrests, sentences, abuse, the narrative is fully supported. This doesn't mean there are no good cops out there, but that it all adds up and should be treated like a problem, because it is a real problem. We shouldn't hide from the fact that biases exist. Everyone is biased and we should be aware of that and put in policies that try to account for that.","receptive":-0.05035}
{"text":"Police officers are just like any other person, except as soon as they put on that badge, they need to remember that they are serving in the best interest of the community, not on what they believe. Although it can be tough to forgot and get caught up in the moment, I would like to think that they are always trying to act as professionally as possible. \n\nOne person that has been killed by mistake is too much, but I feel as though there are so many other factors that need to be taken into account, it is difficult to say. ","receptive":1.34962}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from but remember it is an alleged crime.  I am all for removing the perpetrator if they are indeed found guilty.  Allegations are serious but you have to remember some are false.","receptive":0.19391}
{"text":"I understand the frustration on this issue. I would love to hear more about your opinions on this issue. Tell me, how you would feel if you were put in the accusers position? Also tell me how you would feel if you were the accused? I am interested in both sides to this. Would you like to discuss this further? What would you suggest as an alternate form of reprimand for the accused? What would you recommend so both parties feel safe? ","receptive":1.6091}
{"text":"I agree with you that it is important to verify the validity of sexual assault claims. However, the vast majority of sexual assault claims are real, and unfortunately the victims are generally the ones who suffer the most after making the claims. If the perpetrator remains on campus, the victim can feel unsafe going to classes, leading to them dropping out of school. The victim can also be the target of smear campaigns led by the perpetrator or friends of the perpetrator, also making them feel unsafe and leading to the same result. I think that the process of verifying the claims needs to be shortened significantly so the guilty party can be removed promptly, hopefully allowing more victims to stay in school.","receptive":1.6091}
{"text":"I do not believe the reaction to these incidents has been overblown.  The people who were in the vicinity of these racial interactions had always reacted.  With the advent of social media, the evidence of the activity is reaching a larger audience, so more people are aware and are reacting in kind.  The behaviors of the police were unacceptable and wrong before social media was used to catch them in the act.  The reaction is not overblown, the police are just being caught and will now, perhaps, be held accountable.","receptive":-0.57813}
{"text":"I completely understand your point of view. But at the same time I also feel what if the accusation is really true. We should also try to understand the mental state of the accuser and try to support her by all means. ","receptive":0.52577}
{"text":"I understand the points you make but I disagree with your opinion that the alleged perpetrator should be removed. While I do think that every attempt to keep the potential victims safe should be made, I think that the alleged perpetrator should not be removed from campus unless there is evidence that they did assault someone. If there were rules in place to have every alleged perpetrator immediately removed from the campus, then anyone could make up an accusation just to have someone that they don't like removed from the campus.","receptive":0.53121}
{"text":"Social media is not the place where the problem of excessive force will be solved. I think it is a bit of a stretch to say that it \"contributes\" to the problem. If an officer decides to use excessive force because of something he read on social media, we have serious problems with our hiring practices.","receptive":-0.46239}
{"text":"You say that if \"the instance of police brutality and incarceration were being perpetuated on the majority class there would be no end to the public confrontation.\" This ignores the fact that statistically, the police actually kill more white people annually than any other race. The difference is that majority (white people) are less sympathetic to criminals of any kind, including their own race. There's a very simple way to avoid negative interactions with law enforcement: STOP BREAKING THE LAW.","receptive":-1.41229}
{"text":"It does seem important to protect the victim of an assault. It is also important to protect the rights of someone accused, but not convicted. Our system of law says people are innocent until proven guilty. I wonder what we could do to respect that, while still protecting victims of crimes. Can you think of any approach that would do that?","receptive":1.63835}
{"text":"Yes in the criminal justice a person is presumed innocent til proven guilty.\nHowever colleges and universities are often attended by people who have just become adults and are not fully mature and thus need more protection than the general public.\nSo therefore just to be safe ought to side with victim and protect other possible victims from rape.\n ","receptive":0.79429}
{"text":"I tend to agree with this person. I think due process is an important part of our American legal system and no one should be thought of as guilty until proven so by the proper authorities. Although, I think it would be wise to ensure that the alleged victim and suspect don't have any more contact or shared classes on campus together until the issues are fully resolved. ","receptive":0.9054}
{"text":"I think the accused should be granted the rights of a trial. If the accused person is actually innocent, it would be wrong to remove them from campus before learning the facts of the case. Following through with a legitimate investigation sends the message that you take the allegation seriously, but are also interested in justice for all parties involved.","receptive":0.01798}
{"text":"While I understand that the well being of any victim is of the upmost importance. It is a great injustice to any student to take them away from campus based on any accusation of wrong doing. Should this accusation prove to be accurate I am supportive of removal and expulsion but I do not think an accusation alone should be able to get someone taken away from their classes. While the majority of claims are usually proven true, we can not ignore that it is not a one hundred percent chance ion any case that the claim is true, and should act on the idea of innocent until proven guilty before any measures are taken.","receptive":0.03121}
{"text":"You make a lot of fair points. There is no denying that over the last several years the police/minority culture has been hostile. I'd like to add some more information that counters your argument based on what I have seen in the media and my community. Over the last year, perhaps slightly longer, most of the cases which have occurred have been more so from police accidents rather than from racial prejudice. Certainly, there are plenty of prejudice cases occurring and they shouldn't be brushed under the rug, I'm not saying that at all. What is important currently is that state & city police currently need more training, not just for ethics & to prevent them from being prejudice while working but also for proper safety measures on how to handle their weapons to prevent accidents from happening or trigger happy situations because they didn't have proper training.","receptive":1.11946}
{"text":"I am glad that we can agree with one part of your argument; you are correct, in the past we did not have social media to present the abuse of minorities at the hands of law enforcement. That being said, the abusive behavior has gone on for far too long. Injustice should not be viewed as trivial by stating it is ‘overblown’. ","receptive":-1.88832}
{"text":"The sex related criminal is highly likely to repeat offend. In a campus situation he is like a wolf among sheep. Therefore he needs to be removed to protect the herd. The risk is too great.","receptive":-2.55756}
{"text":"I think the images we've seen regarding this issue are very troubling and do show that certain communities have issues that need to be worked on. Would you also agree that handling it this way might not be the best solution? What does all of the attention gain? How does it promote healing? Is it really like this everywhere or are these largely outlying issues that get 99% of the attention?","receptive":0.59168}
{"text":"I agree with your statement. It feels as if in the present times everything is being heavily portrayed upon us by social media. Things are over exaggerated to create stories.","receptive":-0.14822}
{"text":"Perhaos but we must also try to take int account the effect failing to act would have on a genuine victim. We must strike a balance here. It is not emotion to say the logical thing would be to minimize negative effects from the victim while also affording the alleged perp the rights we has in this country. A temporary suspension would make things easier for both parties.","receptive":-0.75201}
{"text":"The images of a few police harming minorities are hard to watch, yet there are many more police who risk their lives everyday to protect the public. There are many minority races in the country, why are Black people singled out? The truth of the matter is Black people, for various reasons, committed more crimes than other races. This fact does not give the handful of bad apple police to use excessive force, yet for the Black community, it is time to find out why their community carries such a stigma and made Black Lives Matter in a more productive way, rather than blaming the police force as a whole. ","receptive":-0.95197}
{"text":"Are you at all concerned about due process?  Are you at all concerned about false accusations?  Who would do the reporting in such an instance?  ","receptive":-0.95292}
{"text":"I can agree with you that media brings a lot more attention to these issues than was there previously, but I wouldn't say it gets blown \"out of proportion\". The thing is we are seeing incidents that we never would have been able to see before because nowadays everyone has a video camera in their pocket - that doesn't mean that these things weren't happening before, they just weren't visible. Of course videos are only so reliable as they don't typically show an entire interaction from beginning to end so who know what is going on when the camera isn't rolling. For this reason, it's so important for law enforcement to use body cameras. ","receptive":1.27835}
{"text":"We have let justice take its corures. An accusation needs to be proven.the person should be forced to stay away.","receptive":-0.7598}
{"text":"I think that sometimes accusations are actually true. There have been so many stories about assault everywhere and it has been turning very dangerous especially for the females as well to. I think that it isn't ridiculous to have someone removed because if they really harassed someone then they should be removed.  ","receptive":0.91466}
{"text":"It absolutely has not been overblown. This is a real problem for minorities and highlights the racial disparity in our country. The fact that a white person can do the same actions and not be killed by police means there’s more at work here than just “resisting arrest”. Protests that stop traffic get attention. They work, because you’re talking about them. ","receptive":-1.31424}
{"text":"I can understand your point of view.  However, I believe that the news is very onesided and only shows stories that get people riled up.  I think that most law enforcement officers are just trying to do their best to protect the public no matter their color. I think if we would step back and take an honest look we  would see that there are really two sides to every story and we need to work to as you said restore trust. ","receptive":0.73057}
{"text":"I wonder about the exact meaning of removed. I wonder if maybe it would work to just assign a security gaurd to the female while on campus? I just really think the accusation should be taken seriously. Judgeing from your statement, I think you believe that as well!","receptive":0.96096}
{"text":"If one thinks about how many millions of body cam coverage the officers have of civil and respectful interactions with people of color, they would realize that many of the incidents are more of a rare occurence, than normal. Also, often in those cases, the offender is being aggressive, rude and combative. I'm not saying it isn't important, but I do believe it has been overblown.","receptive":-0.86202}
{"text":"Social media certainly contributes to the problems with how hot-button issues are publicized and circulated. There are not enough media outlets trying to open helpful dialogues between people who hold opposing viewpoints, and there are too many people unwilling to be receptive to viewpoints that oppose their own. However, I believe it will take much more than open dialogue on social media to start fixing the problems with excessive police force against minorities; the justice system will have to be involved.","receptive":1.6302}
{"text":"That is not the way the situation should be approached.  The perpetrator should be considered innocent till proven guilty.  It's not fair to  the perpetrator to remove him/her from campus simply because they have been accused of a crime.  If the victim feels unsafe then arrangements should be made to ensure the safety of the victim, without treating the perpetrator as guilty.","receptive":-0.75054}
{"text":"The person should not be removed from the campus in anyway. It is a tough situation but it is either both are removed or neither are removed. False accusations exist unfortunately. A college needs a strong mediation process but I believe that the victim and accused should have no contact on campus. The victim is already under enough stress. ","receptive":0.32486}
{"text":"I understand exactly where your coming from. You cannot just assume that the man is guilty and that the woman is lying because what if the man and woman are in a fight and the woman wanted to get revenge on the man so she called the cops and lied and told the that he raped her. So yes you shouldn't just assume that the person is guilty there should be a fair trial and there should also be circumstantial evidence.","receptive":1.09059}
{"text":"While I understand innocent until proven guilty, this would not only protect the victim but also the alleged perpetuator. Whether they are guilty or not, they will face backlash from the public. So I think it is safest to remove them.","receptive":-0.68719}
{"text":"I can see your point about the media having a large role in shaping the narrative about this issue. They do have a powerful voice. And I largely agree that the reaction from the public is overblown if indeed they've been given misinformation. People's interpretation of things they hear does depend on their frame of reference.","receptive":1.51909}
{"text":"I've seen those reports and concur with your assessment that these things happen. I am interested what you might be able to clarify when you state, many police and like many of us. Is there some kind of number you can help me with, knowing how many police there are in this country. It would be helpful for me to kind of quantify your perspective on such an important observation.  Of course I believe one innocent person killed is one too many and something should be done. What would you suggest?","receptive":1.69089}
{"text":"I understand your points and I see where you're coming from but sexual assault is a huge deal. Yes, it would be unfair to be taken off campus if the person being accused was found not guilty but I think he should understand that the victim needs to be protected first and foremost just in case it IS true. If she claims he assaulted her and he wasn't taken off campus, the campus could get in big trouble. She would also feel scared and unprotected. I rather it be unfair to someone then unsafe for someone. ","receptive":0.51651}
{"text":"Listen friend, I get what you're saying and, in fact, I don't necessarily disagree with you about the importance of due process in any situation involving an accusation of this seriousness. However, it's important to remember that due process is exactly that: a process. I think we can both agree that rampant speculation and mob mentality can make a situation worse so let's focus on the two people specifically involved in the situation. For both party's benefit, can we agree that it would be best if they had as little contact with one another while this process plays out? I think there's a solution that can involve removing one or both person's from the campus while the charge is investigated. I think an equitable solution would involve working to make sure that neither party is academically punished while this gets sorted out, so lets dial back the anger and try to come up with a solution that works for both.","receptive":1.26188}
{"text":"Given the seriousness of the accusation, I believe the accused person should certainly be under careful watch until an investigation could be completed. I do not believe someone who is simply accused without immediate  proof should be removed from campus.","receptive":-0.80609}
{"text":"To say the media has overblown a problem since slaves were brought over to America is reckless at the very least. Yes, people have cameras and everyone wants their video to go viral, imagine if we did not see the cases. They would go unknown to most people. The cultural issues of police relations is not new. The problem is that rogue officers still abuse their power and knowing that it more than likely will be online. The fact the case have an overwhelming not guilty verdict passed. Even when prior discipline issues are present. Its not just a question but more of problem.","receptive":-0.74017}
{"text":"I agree with you that many events in the past were not able to be captured and if incidents did occur then we were not able to see what really happened. The media does play role in helping us to see these confrontations but I do not think that they are overblown. I think that media is helping us to see what really happens and what we could not see before social media. It is helping us to see that there is a problem. ","receptive":0.79687}
{"text":"We should be \"receptive and open-minded\" to the person accused. Whatever happened to \"innocent until proven guilty\"? It could be a smear campaign. She probably doesn't even remember every single detail. I bet the accuser doesn't even remember the thread count on the left pillow of the couch. She's clearly making it up. ","receptive":-0.97673}
{"text":"The report-before-you-get-the-facts nature of today's news has blown these incidents completely out of proportion. Only a very tiny percentage of police interactions with any group (minority or not) result in mistreatment. Sadly, every one that does is being forced into our faces as \"proof\" that this goes on everywhere, all the time. We need to come to terms with the fact that policing is a difficult job that not everyone appreciates.","receptive":-1.04721}
{"text":"I agree that if its just an accusation we should not automatically remove them. But if found guilty they definitely should remove them. Its a very disgusting act, and there should be zero tolerance for it.","receptive":-0.80756}
{"text":"You make many good points. The right thing to do would be to investigate before any decisions are made. Everyone does lie, so every claim does need to be investigated. ","receptive":0.88688}
{"text":"The theory that there are only a few \"bad apples\" among the police is simply untrue. Police systematically, not accidentally, pick out black and brown people for spot checks, frisking, etc. And black people are more likely to be shot while unarmed. It's not isolated police who are corrupt; the institution of policing is. ","receptive":-1.75869}
{"text":"For the most part I agree with you. Someone accused of sexual assault should not be presumed guilty without proof. To that end, they should not necessarily be barred from a campus environment unless, as you note, they have previous convictions or other documented behavior.","receptive":1.53503}
{"text":"While you have valid points. I disagree that \"the narrative is being painted by certain groups and media. I believe there is excessive force being used by police officers on more occasions then is even being shown on the media. Think of how many more cameras that in individuals hands. Only a fractions of those pieces of camera make viral video status, meanwhile there has been documented thousands of incidents with police officers acting inappropriately but as long as it isn't news worthy no one cares it's easy to overlook.","receptive":-0.5735}
{"text":"I understand your point, believe me that I study everything I read separately and if I can confirm that what you say is acceptable, and that I can investigate a little more about the subject, it is important for me and that is why I want to clarify my mind about it.","receptive":1.4054}
{"text":"I agree with you about due process but college campuses may exclude whoever they want. For the safety of the victim and of other women on campus, they should choose to exclude the alleged perpetrator. Women have nothing to gain from lying about sexual assault. ","receptive":-0.55756}
{"text":"I understand what you are saying why there is more of it that we know.  But does it make it right is the real question.  Was it ok 10 years ok for a police officer to attack a minority?  Just imagine what was going on when they knew no one was watching if this is still going on and they aren't dumb they realize cameras are everywhere.  Of course there are some cases are they are misinterpret because people do not really understand what is going on in the scene but for the most part this is are bad actions and the cameras everywhere are actually a good thing as it gets out fast when someone does something wrong.","receptive":-0.45313}
{"text":"While I do understand your point, I believe there is not as big of an issue as some have made it out to be. There have been clear cases of misconduct between police officers and minorities, but some of these situations were only looked at from minority side. As you stated, most law enforcement officers are her to protect, but the citizen/minority should follow all laws so that these situations do not happen in the first place.","receptive":-0.08689}
{"text":"While I sort of agree that social media might have gone overboard with over exaggerating the events but I still feel that excess force against minorities is a major issue in our country that does not get the required attention from the government and our elected officials and social media to a certain extend fills that gap by bringing more awareness to the issue. We could however avoid some of the fake propaganda type content being shared in social media related to this issue.","receptive":0.60242}
{"text":"Social media is not to blame for the excessive force by police. It is the individual police person who has made these mistakes. They should be held liable for their actions and just being a police officer does not exonerate them. Social media has nothing to do with a person with a gun to make a decision. ","receptive":-1.25869}
{"text":"Yes, I do believe that this is a serious accusation.  However, there needs to be some major investigation done before anyone is removed from the campus.  If there are alcohol or drugs involved, the entire incident may be distorted and the details may eventually prove to sketchy or even erroneous.  There must be a chance to interview any witnesses to the crime as well as the perpetrator and victim.","receptive":0.66613}
{"text":"Thanks to social media, we are made more aware of the brutality that minorities have been facing at the hands of the police for years upon years. Prior to cameras and video being in the hands of nearly all bystanders in this day and age, we had to believe the statements of witnesses without proof.  A lot of times, witnesses weren't believed, nor were they given a platform for their side of the event to take place. I think that thanks to social media, and to videos going viral, the dialogue has opened up greatly, and people are more driven to wake up, and do what they can to help. ","receptive":-0.67535}
{"text":"I woulf go  talk to someon I trusted. I want to get help on what happen. I would try not to freak out and get help","receptive":0.42392}
{"text":"I agree that the media plays a very significant role in the ways that such incidents are presented to the public. However, even \"isolated incidents\" are problematic because police brutality is fundamentally corrupting. It's very existence indicates a deeper, systemic problem that must be eradicated.","receptive":0.05613}
{"text":"I see where you are coming from. Unfortunately though, false accusations do happen. Maybe there is a way we can compromise to protect everyone's well being.","receptive":0.92803}
{"text":"Accusations would need to be detailed to prevent frivolous claims. It is important to take seriously sexual assault claims both for women and for men. The victim has a right to be in an environment free from fear. There should be a limit as to how long the perpetrator is removed from campus so that those who are accused wrongly, have a chance to be reinstated. There should be severe penalties for those who make false claims. ","receptive":1.09059}
{"text":"I can see your point of view, and I agree with much of what you said. However, I believe it is important that all accused be seen as innocent until proven guilty. You're correct when you say the vast majority of victims are telling the truth, but there are the very rare occasions when the accusation is false. By the time the accusation is determined to be false, it's too late for the accused. His or her reputation is ruined, which could result in many adverse effects. That's not to say that certain precautions shouldn't be taken when an accusation of sexual assault on campus arises, but the complete removal of the accused would be wrong.","receptive":0.77724}
{"text":"I agree with you that we should give the benefit of the doubt for the accused until proven guilty. But in the case of sexual assaults, it's important to protect the victim as well as potential victims. We may not want a method too extreme but we do have to consider how to restrain the accused as well as protect their rights.","receptive":0.59059}
{"text":"Yes, every one can lie. However, removal of a student from campus housing for example is not an admission of guilt. It's just procedural and if apply to all suspect does not shade the due process. Safety for the entire campus here trumps the impact on the accused. Access to campus for educational purposes should still be granted during the review period. This has nothing to do with gender, but everything to do with safety.","receptive":-0.24275}
{"text":"I see your point, but when people are accused of a crime, there are often charges brought against them and they are arrested.  On a college campus, don't you believe that the same should hold true? The accused does have rights, but how should we best protect the rights of the victim?","receptive":1.81281}
{"text":"I understand that the instances where police officers had no reason to suspect a weapon and still shoot should be investigated. But I also think that we are signing these people up for a potentially dangerous job. When a suspect is told to do something in order to show that they are cooperating, and they move to do something else like grab an object, it is understandable that a police officer might shoot in order to defend themselves from a possible threat. If they don't react they could be dead in under a minute because that's how fast dangerous situations can escalate. I feel like people should be taught on how to respond to police officers in order to make things easier on both sides. ","receptive":0.7147}
{"text":"I agree that a proper investigation should be made to protect both the accused and the accuser. Separating the victim and accused is a good idea because you want to make sure both parties are protected. The public could try to take justice i their own hands and hurt either one of the parties so protecting both is essential.","receptive":1.03503}
{"text":"I very much understand why you believe it is necessary to remove the individual from campus immediately. However, we are a system of innocent until proven guilty. But automatically removing the student, we are forgoing their rights. This individual should be barred from any contact with the victim until a fair trial is held. ","receptive":0.55502}
{"text":"That is a completely false argument.  Rather than overestimating the number of these incidents, they have been underestimated.  If enough research is done, officers committing violence against minorities is much more common than you would think, and it is only by savvy media personnel shedding light on these actions that they have come to the public's attention at all.  In most instances,  the officer was less than 5 years on the job and reacted to movements most likely to have been interpreted differently if the suspect had been white.  ","receptive":-1.22165}
{"text":"Although I do not agree with your overall statements that police have a right to shoot to kill I can see how it can be frustrating. Yes I do agree that one innocent life is is too much, however the over all tone in your argument is that the police are out to get minorities. I also understand that I may not have your point of view because I am not a minority, however to dismiss my opinion because of that is just as wrong.    ","receptive":0.59565}
{"text":"I think the person should be kicked out all together.  There is no place for people like that in a place like that.  There should only be good trusting people there that don't have to worry about anything but their work.","receptive":-1.04816}
{"text":"I believe that each person accused should have the right to defend themselves. It is not fair to the person being accused to have to leave if they didn't do anything wrong. If they are proven to have committed a crime yes they should be removed.","receptive":0.07353}
{"text":"I agree entirely with you on this. Just cause someone is a woman doesn't mean that they have the right to avoid the legal system process. Everybody should be given a fair trial and should not be considered guilty until proven guilty.  Men and women both lie equally.","receptive":0.33133}
{"text":"I agree with you when you say there have been outright force excessive issues, but I dont think social media is making it worse? I believe the data is already there to prove police biased against minorities, I think thats what make people that much more hurt. I dont think it social medias job to fix the problem I believe it is the police and mayors problem.","receptive":-0.1198}
{"text":"I understand that it is important to protect the safety of the victim and others on campus.  I can see that it could be difficult to encounter the alleged perpetrator as the victim goes about his or her day.  What I wonder, however, is what if the accused is not guilty or that the accusation is the result of a misunderstanding?  Could there be a solution that would not automatically assume guilt, and therefore not punish the accused by removing him or her from campus (and therefore the housing, meal plan, and classes for which they have paid, not to mention potential damage to the student's reputation and possible blemish on their record)?  Sexual assault allegations must be taken seriously, but I wonder if the rights of the accused can also be protected.","receptive":0.75872}
{"text":"I'm sure there are instances where there is bias against minorities. However there are also instances where non minorities (white people/men) are killed by minority police officers (black, hispanic etc..). These stories however do not receive the attention that the other cases do because they are less inflammatory. The left wing news does everything it can to report caustic stories to create conflict in the USA. I agree there are special cases where this is an issue, but most of the time, there are two sides to every story. ","receptive":-0.26943}
{"text":"i completely agree. in this day and age a lot of people are unjustly and justly accused. if there is concrete evidence upfront and very obvious the person should be forcibly removed immediately. ","receptive":-0.65015}
{"text":"I completely agree. While sexual assault is a big problem, it is initially just he said/she said. Most women wouldn't make up something like that, but you just don't know the circumstances right off the bat. The accuser should be found and brought to the police for questioning, but there is no reason to remove them from campus until they are found guilty.","receptive":-0.63164}
{"text":"I tend to agree.  If you are doing what you are supposed to be doing, none of this would happen.  Officers are often reprimanded for doing their jobs.  If one cooperated with the police there would not be these issues.","receptive":0.88946}
{"text":"I would have to disagree. In America, someone is innocent until proven guilty. Blindly believing someone without any proof is what is currently wrong with society. People are so quick to condemn others without knowing the whole story. Perhaps they could be put on house arrest and only go to class and back until the matter is resolved. But no proof means no conviction and no one should be punished for that. ","receptive":-0.62091}
{"text":"Theres just lack of communication between the minorities and the police. Lack of trust since the cops had acted cowardly towards minorities.","receptive":0.14327}
{"text":"I see that you feel quite strongly about this.  I'm curious to know how removing the perpetrator from the campus will assist in the victims' peace of mind.  What if the person is pursuing a degree path?  ","receptive":-0.20424}
{"text":"This is a tricky subject because although I see your point of view, I don't think it's quite that clear cut. I think it has been both overblown and at other times under-played. True, most times these things happen when people resist arrest but you have to consider why they are resisting. Of course sometimes they are doing so because they are guilty but other times it is simply out of fear.","receptive":0.36631}
{"text":"I understand your argument regarding the large numbers of daily interactions.  From that view, it would seem that the response is overblown.  But, what should we do with the officers that act like criminals?  I think that any occurrence of an officer behaving criminally should be broadcast as much as possible.  Statistics don't assuage the erosion of the public's trust.","receptive":1.15798}
{"text":"I believe that though some of the excessive force might be blown out of proportion that it's still a large deal. Minorities have dealt with this for quite a long time and only now is it brought to light with social media. I think it needs to be made a large deal for things to change. ","receptive":0.56076}
{"text":"They should be removed until the truth is proven. An investigation should take place as soon as possible. To find out what actually happened. ","receptive":-2.70571}
{"text":"It's hard for me to understand what it would be like to live with that fear.  I have had different personal experiences, but that could very well be because of who I am and where I've grown up. Have you had negative experiences with the police yourself?","receptive":1.42502}
{"text":"Well, in part, he says the reason, but there have also been cases that have exaggerated his police force without due process, I do not think he has to go wild to just arrest a person without opposing the arrest.","receptive":0.1102}
{"text":"As I try to grasp what you are basing your opinion with law enforcement bias with people of color I cannot help to feel that your animus for such agencies goes way beyond criminal enforcement. The chip on your shoulder is very easy to see. You insist that the police do their job flawlessly but please make sure the perpetrators are not people of color.","receptive":-1.7853}
{"text":"Over reacting to police confrontations, can be deadly to the public in general. When animosity towards the police rises, as it has in Chicago, police do not feel safe, going into the ghetto neighborhoods. Therefore those people, in those neighborhood, literally, have to fend for themselves, because if they need the police and call for their help, the police can't help those in need there, because they will likely be shot at themselves. ","receptive":-0.76943}
{"text":"I agree. The media is responsible for blowing up these things. I feel in media makes this worse . I feel like it is overblown.","receptive":0.09316}
{"text":"I disagree with immediate removal of an accused perpetrator.  When an accusation is made, the accuser and accused should be kept apart. Neither should be enrolled in the same class, and a university can make sure that neither crosses the other's path through re scheduling.  In cases where a false accusation is made, removing the accused will have a severe impact emotionally for the accused, who may actually be the victim.  An investigation into the allegations should take place right away to determine if removal from the campus is warranted. Removal should not precede an investigation, as it could aid the real culprit in the case of false accusations..","receptive":-1.00054}
{"text":"What is the fairest way to protect students?  What level of evidence would be required for the school to take action?  How does the school protect students from false accusations?","receptive":0.27577}
{"text":"I agree that the media takes events and blows them up to a proportion that is both unhealthy and dangerous. However, ignoring the media's hand in escalation, there is no denying that there is a dangerous disconnect between the police and minorities. It is overblown but is still an issue and an issue that needs a lot of work to fix. We need to fix this issue in both how we train police and how parents and society raise their children.","receptive":0.9265}
{"text":"While I understand your opinion on this issue, I disagree with you.  While it is important to give the victim peace of mind, it is also important to get the facts straight.  This statement uses words such as 'accusation' and 'alleged'.  They have not been found guilty of anything yet and we do not know the evidence being presented against them.  You don't want to remove an innocent person from campus that was falsely accused.","receptive":0.63835}
{"text":"I can see where you're coming from. People, irregardless of their sex, do lie. That's a very important fact to point out! But, on the other hand, I think it's important to protect the victims of such crimes first. They should be the top priority. Have you ever asked a victim, a true victim, someone whose sexual abuse case has been proven as a fact what they think about the matter? I think it's necessary to gain other opinions and insights into the matter before making a final decision.","receptive":0.51188}
{"text":"Media does play a role but this needs to be brought to everyone's attention. There are bad people in every group and that includes police, who are supposed to be there to protect us.  We can't focus on all of the little things that don't matter in this situation. I'm talking about what people say and/or what people do to try to get their opinions out there. The fact is, there are black men who are criminals and in the wrong in some of these incidents but there are also black men who are completely innocent and are being shot and killed because of their skin color. Racism isn't new! It's been here for centuries! We've got to get people to understand that people are people, no matter their skin color.","receptive":0.64409}
{"text":"I believe during the beginning of the highlights to this issue, things began for the correct reasons. However, after a few years had passed, it's developed more into a witch hunt of nearly any/every possible criminal charge against a minority that makes for an interesting story, as well that there may be video coverage of. Topics that become rather popular draw the interest of large media outlets, whom are desperately looking for anything to get views from others. They will go out of their way in order to receive 'clicks' or views upon their websites. Which often result in stories being reported incorrectly, simply for the sake of making it more interesting. As such a result, it's become as if every man or woman who becomes a police officer, is now a racist who specifically targets a minority simply for the sake of their skin color.","receptive":0.20676}
{"text":"It happens so often that probably 99% of people get away with so if we just turn our back like it sounds like your saying then it will never stop.  If we aggressively pursue all accusations then perhaps maybe they would stop or at least slow down and keep students safer. ","receptive":-1.42793}
{"text":"False sexual assault allegations do in fact exist. So we can't jump to the conclusion that the alleged perpetrator is actually guilty until he's been proven so in a court of law. I think we have to consider his rights as well. I would like to see the statistics that you're referring to about the instances of false sexual assault claims. I think it's greater than you believe.","receptive":-1.0799}
{"text":"I fully understand your statement about the fact that both men and women are capable of lying.  They would both probably lie if it meant that they could escape prosecution.  What I would like for you to tell me more about it what you mean about being a double crime.  Are you speaking in the literal sense or do mean a crime as it relates to slander for a person if in fact they are innocent?","receptive":0.25725}
{"text":"Changes can only come when everyone will will to change themselves and their attitudes towards injustice to various groups. People only want to seek change when something bads happens. Why don't those same people try to make changes before something occurs","receptive":0.08242}
{"text":"I agree that the media plays a role in blowing these issues out of proportion. However I also wonder if people bring some bias into their own perceptions of the events. Maybe if we could try to see issues from a different perspective, we could avoid so much of the negativity in our reactions. ","receptive":0.83391}
{"text":"You have some good points. I agree that the media has made these incidents seem a lot more common than they actually are, and that a thorough investigation of officers is necessary before passing judgment. However, there have been times when victims of police violence have been complying with all orders, yet still are shot and killed. What is your opinion about this?","receptive":0.9265}
{"text":"Sexual assault is an extremely serious matter and should be dealt with swiftly and harshly. However there is a major difference between someone who is accused of sexual assault and someone who has committed sexual assault. Everyone has a right to due process and it would be irresponsible to remove someone based solely on an accusation. I believe that facts should be gathered quickly, witnesses spoken to immediately and testimony taken as quickly as possible so a determination can be made of what realistically happened and action taken from there. But it is completely wrong to remove someone from campus based only on an accusation. ","receptive":0.15819}
{"text":"I agree that we need to be logical, but in the instance of sexual assault we should treat the alleged perpetrator as guilty until proved innocent.This is a serious crime and we shouldn't further traumatize the alleged victim. Too often, we read and hear stories of how an alleged victim is treated like they deserved what happened to them. Separating the alleged victim and alleged perpetrator until a comprehensive investigation can be completed just makes sense.","receptive":-0.65015}
{"text":"I think out of respect for the victim, the accused is already granted a right of being innocent until proven guilty so they should be removed from the local area. The victim should get a restraining order to protect herself/himself from those who inflict harm upon others.","receptive":-0.36312}
{"text":"In this country, a person is innocent until being proven guilty. In this case, the perpetrator is innocent and should not be punished until it is proven that they have committed the crime. Being removed from classes would damage the education of the perpetrator and is this should not happen before the perpetrator is proven to be guilty. In addition, most campuses have safety resources for students so the victim can feel safe around campus until the case is completed.","receptive":-0.52832}
{"text":"Social media exists, it's true. No one is arguing that social media has increased the awareness of these incidents. The issue is not exposure, the issue is the occurrence. There are people joining together and saying \"this is not okay.\" People are realizing what is going on due to the ability to instantly communicate opinions and images. The use of social media doesn't make these incidents any less devastating. I'm confused about what your point is here...","receptive":-0.89758}
{"text":"I believe that in general, members of law enforcement are good people. They want to do what is in the best interest of civilians. Like all people, there are sometimes mistakes made in the moment. I do not believe that the violence is a reflection of racism, rather it it depends on how the individual reacts to being stopped or detained.","receptive":1.49248}
{"text":"I agree the victim of the sexual assault would be more comfortable being and staying on the campus knowing their alleged perpetrator was off campus.  The college itself would probably feel more at ease also knowing this person/student has been removed so there is not another incident that would taint the campus reputation.  That is a big what if question that we cannot answer - but I see your side as better safe than sorry.","receptive":0.87248}
{"text":"Hi.  I can see that you've thought extensively and thoughtfully about this issue.  I agree that most victims are telling the truth.  And they need to be protected.  You indicate that there are some where the accused is not guilty.  I wonder how you reconcile having their education disrupted by being forced to leave school for a period of time.  Is there something that you're thinking of that might allow them to continue their education during this time? ","receptive":1.54576}
{"text":"I understand your point and where you are coming from. It is true that this may set a precedent for future fear of retaliation. I agree that if there is immediate proof they should get kicked out. We need to stand by the constitution's innocent until proven guilty\"","receptive":0.9054}
{"text":"I do agree with what you wrote but at the same time it would benefit the victim and the alleged perpetrator greatly, if they were removed from campus for the time being.  That way, it would insure more safety and have less trauma on the alleged victim.  It should be handled fairly but unfortunately instead of innocent until proven guilty, its more like guilty until proven innocent in todays world.","receptive":1.18318}
{"text":"I think that media coverage of such events might be excessive. What personal experiences do you think shape such views? What misconceptions do you see in the media the most?","receptive":0.79687}
{"text":"I can see where you're coming from, homey.  And I agree with some of what you say; for instance, I agree that there should not be immediate termination or filing of charges until an investigation has taken place.  However, I feel it is not necessarily the case that the public has tended to overreact as you suggest.  I feel that any single case is one too many, especially when it ends in death.  To my eye, it seems that there must have been a fair amount of similar cases, because we have seen so many protests.  And while I don't condone rioting, I can relate to the frustration minorities feel when violence against them is tolerated and the usual means of complaining aren't helping.","receptive":0.32465}
{"text":"I believe that your response is very well stated.  Immediately taking action can mean different things and sometimes could be positive to the person being accused to get that person away and safe.  I agree with you about the facts but shouldn't the situation be circumstantial...meaning if it makes sense, then keep the people involved there, otherwise take action accordingly to the safety of each involved.","receptive":1.02022}
{"text":"You're entirely correct in saying that the vast majority of police-civilian interactions are harmless and are without incident.  It's not the number of incidents that makes people upset so much as how they go down.  When a police officer clearly abuses somebody because of skin color, they are taking apart the trust that we have in those who have promised to defend us.  This is not the same as saying \"most interactions between strangers on the street are harmless\", but rather \"it's offensive when a father hits his child.\"","receptive":0.18576}
{"text":"I believe if there is an accusation, keeping the accuser away from the accused is important.  Even if it is just until facts can be sorted through, they don't need to be near each other.  If this can be accomplished in another way, besides keeping accused off campus, then that could work.","receptive":0.42392}
{"text":"One can't assume that someone is a perpetrator based off of allegations alone. Only if it was proven that there was sexual misconduct should the individual be removed from the campus. It is not fair to react without having proof.","receptive":0.19787}
{"text":"I understand what has been said, but i believe that it is a situation that could be handled better if both students are removed from campus. I say this because there is a chance the person being accused could be lying. I say this because if the accused is innocent, them being pulled from school with tarnish their reputation, and can cause problems with their school work.","receptive":0.45633}
{"text":"I agree that there are serious issues that need to be addressed, and I also agree that these issues are very difficult to talk about. I would be careful about making the comparison too broad; not all police are involved in these incidents, just as not all people of color are. It is important, I think, to examine each case individually and determine what really happened. The prevalence of personal video equipment does make this somewhat easier but is not the whole story. All information must be gathered, impartially considered and used to find the truth. ","receptive":1.2147}
{"text":"Just coming forward with an accusation is a monumentally terrifying situation for rape victims.  Only sociopaths make false accusations, and if that is the situation then the evidence and statements should shake out to the truth of the matter.  Keeping the accused on campus and continuing to go to classes seems like a seriously bad choice, even cops get sent to desk duty after a shooting until the facts are straightened out.  ","receptive":-1.94645}
{"text":"You bring up a good point by highlighting the volume of police interactions that happen as opposed to the ones we hear about. You are right that most police officers are not involved in these types of cases. I do think we have to ask how many of these cases happen. Not all police confrontations are inappropriate, but how many are and how many is too many?","receptive":0.77835}
{"text":"It appears to me, based on your response, that you believe there is a condition we can reach as a society in which officials are free of corruption and wrongdoing.  To state that the issue is overblown is to state that it is receiving more attention than other issues that are closer to critical levels.  For instance, police brutality is nowhere near the level of brutality being committed in Yemen yet we rarely talk about Yemen and constantly talk about police brutality. ","receptive":0.41311}
{"text":"You make several well though out points in you statement. I am sincerely interested in your views and have a few questions. What happens if the claim is valid and the accused was not removed from the campus and was free to commit the same crime again? What would you suggest happen once the individual has been accused? I am not sure what I would suggest, so your opinions are valid and an important consideration to me. ","receptive":1.72022}
{"text":"I agree that sexual assault is terrible and that perpetrators should be punished but how we can we know if the alleged assailant is guilty?  I believe that the victim should be supported in any way that helps her feel safe, but having two lives ruined is not necessarily the answer.  Justice needs to occur swiftly.","receptive":-0.39869}
{"text":"Being temporarily removed from campus isn't the same as being \"kicked out\". Safety should be a primary concern over convenience. Being removed from the campus temporarily while an investigation occurs seems like common sense to me.","receptive":-0.66867}
{"text":"I don't disagree that police don't have biases and have made poor decisions.  I think it most instances are overblown.  Police are charged with protecting everyone.  If there is an uncooperative person, or person not acting appropriately, the police may need to take additional steps to protect themselves and other.  They police do not know the person, their personality, what their triggers are.  They can only make decisions based on limited knowledge.  I think most officers are handling the situation appropriately.","receptive":0.48983}
{"text":"I agree with your main points. I think you give a lot of sensible arguments. However sometimes I think it is best for everyone if the accused person is removed also for their benefit. I think if proper arrangements and considerations are made so that their removal does not adversely affect them then they should be removed from the environment to continue their studies at home away from harassment.","receptive":1.51651}
{"text":"I believe the person should be taken off the premises because they could harm others if they aren't taken off. They should also be taken off the premises for the safety of the victim. The victim needs to feel safe and secure on the premises. ","receptive":-1.44645}
{"text":"Social media is only reporting on police brutality so I do not think they contribute to this problem at all. It is good to know what police is doing at all times so people can decide how to respond.","receptive":0.16724}
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{"text":"I understand what you are saying. There probably is some truth to the fact that these issues have been hidden for a long time. However, coming from St. Louis and witnessing the Ferguson riots, I can also see how things can be blown out of proportion and make people feel that it is worse than it is. I agree real problems exist, but possibly sometimes attention is drawn in the wrong places.","receptive":0.34168}
{"text":"I have personally never thought about the comparison you used and make a very fair point. There are a lot things, both good and bad that we miss in the news and it is obvious that things are being chosen on what we should see on the news. What measures do you think should be taken for the cases where there are bad cops on the force? What is a good way to show a good representation of police officers if its not going to be represented well by the news?","receptive":0.98205}
{"text":"How many years of broadcasts do you think we need before we are aware of this problem? I fully agree that police brutality is wrong, but so is ramming \"Black Lives Matter\" down our throats. Maybe if there weren't so many blacks breaking the law and going to jail the numbers wouldn't be so high. Do you think whites aren't brutilized too or is that something that doesn't concern you?","receptive":-1.98372}
{"text":"You are probably correct when you say that there is more exposure to this issue due to cell phones and social media. But this has been happening all along and the recent developments in technology have just made it easier to expose. That does not make it an overblown issue. I am glad that police are required to defend their actions. They are in a position of authority and should be held to a high standard and accountable for their actions. ","receptive":0.44502}
{"text":"I would have to agree with you.  Sometimes women do lie to seek out revenge on a person.  This is not the case with all accusations though.","receptive":0.16466}
{"text":"I do agree with you to a point; however, if the accusation is true and the alleged perpetrator is not removed then the safety of others is at risk. Although a full investigation needs to be done, addressing the alleged perpetrator will put him/her on notice. Now, if it is a false accusation then the accuser needs to be held accountable.","receptive":0.83133}
{"text":"You are absolutely correct that the perpetrator should immediately be removed if they are indeed guilty. But in this country anyone who is accused should be assumed innocent until proven guilty. Of course, we want to protect the victim and any other potential victims. But we also don't want to punish an innocent person who was falsely accused.","receptive":0.57089}
{"text":"You forgot \"alleged\". The person has been accused. The person has not been convicted or even charged with a crime. If this approach is taken, it could be used by anyone with a grudge as a means of kicking someone off campus. ","receptive":-0.68308}
{"text":"I can see your point.  I understand how some can feel this way but I see how others feel that we are only seeing  a small portion of the issues.  It is a very complex issue and both sides have legitimate arguments.","receptive":2.1302}
{"text":"I completely understand your point of view. Although just \"deleting\" them from existence does what? Absolutely nothing. What of those countless \"victims\" that have lied and gotten their \"abusers\" in jail for months to years on end. That is what happens with your \"shoot first ask questions later\" approach. It benefits both parties equally and justice is duly served when everything can be brought on the table and examined. Unfortunately the version that you speak of is exactly what our society represents. This all happens in an instance for some. The getting arrested and persecuted part. Now it is another story when you factor in different circumstances surrounding various cases such as wealth, race, background ;etc","receptive":-0.41324}
{"text":"I do not think it is overblown. Overblown implies that the feelings behind such a reaction are mainly unfounded. In my opinion, these feelings haven't been addressed meaningfully by detractors. Detractors do not understand what it means to be a minority in America. They do not understand the power of the police and the underlying malice behind statements where police shoot black men on sight thinking that they are beasts. We as a whole need to fully understand the role of the police and how that can perpetuate minority violence. ","receptive":-1.48091}
{"text":"I understand how it would seem unfair to the person being accused of this crime to automatically be removed from the campus without being proved guilty.  But on the other hand someone being accused of such a violent act should be removed because of the chance they could do it again.  Also removing the victim doesn't seem fair, it would be like they were being punished for reporting a crime.","receptive":-0.30756}
{"text":"I understand your viewpoint and agree that the victim must be protected. I also agree that most victims are honest and telling the truth. It seems to me that the alleged victim and alleged perpetrator could both be protected and the investigation could still go forward.","receptive":0.93597}
{"text":"I see it the opposite way. You can give those stats and say what you want due to the numbers. However, one of these incidents is enough. There shouldn't be any sort of incidents like this. They are not hired to do those things. They are there to serve and protect us and these incidents dont do any of that. We need to hold them accountable. Even if it means blowing it our of proportion as you say. Just hope that one day its not you or someone you care about. ","receptive":-0.94387}
{"text":"It is true that social media is very available and is used as police encounters are taking place.  What you are saying is that the police look bad in these videos, and the whole story is not being told.  The cameras record what is happening immediately.  I guess it is difficult to know the truth when there is no interpretation of the video.","receptive":0.85242}
{"text":"The alleged perpetrator will have their chance in the legal system but in the meantime he should be removed from society to prevent the possible recurrence of his crime.  Yes, people can lie but their is also the possibility of truth. It is naive to believe that either side has the absolute story and further investigation must be carried out to get to the truth, that's what our legal system is based on.","receptive":-0.16867}
{"text":"I don't think it has been overblown. Statistics show that police are more likely to respond violently to minority crime suspects than white ones. We need to call attention to this, and we can't do that without informing the public. I agree that there should be a thorough investigation in each of these cases, but I have yet to see any where the result is actual punishment for the officer. Despite public outcry, they always get away with it.","receptive":-1.48091}
{"text":"The media certainly doesn't make anything better and focus on issues that will increase their ratings instead of giving the facts about what is really important. However, the relationships between minorities and cops has gotten worse and is an issue that needs to be addressed. People view the media and act out in a way to make the issue worse. ","receptive":-0.01795}
{"text":"When you say several instances, do you mean between 1 to 10 instances or more than that? How do you know that police many police carry their biases to work with them? Where are you getting the statistical information about the police and their work histories? In addition, can you provide more insight into those people who say it is overblown? The reason I ask these questions is due to me wanting actual statistics and not just mere words? This issue is very important and needs to be substantiated with evidence. If not, it is merely rhetoric based on assumptions. I believe there is a problem, but it is important to have the numbers to back it up.","receptive":-0.39906}
{"text":"That is why we all need a gun so when someone attacks you you don't have to rely on cops who will do nothing. just blow that scumbag away. ","receptive":-1.13943}
{"text":"The problem with police incidents in the US is not overblown. We need to have complete faith in our policing system and even one wrongful death is detrimental to the public faith in the police. The rioting and destruction related to these incidents is actually overblown as most demonstrations towards police brutality are very peaceful. We give police the right to have power over the public and so they have a higher responsibility to keep us safe and must be held to a higher standard. ","receptive":0.04687}
{"text":"You make a very good point. I can see how the presence of the accused would be traumatic for the victim and might possibly end up with them leaving school themselves. This would be detrimental to their lives. However, there is also the statement, \"Innocent until proven guilty\". What if the accused is innocent, even if there is only a slim chance of that? Should they be denied their education for a false charge?","receptive":0.96242}
{"text":"Sexual assault allegations on college campuses are a problem and should be taken extremely seriously by universities and law enforcement. However, one of the cornerstones of our justice system is 'innocent until proven guilty'. It is unfair to the accused to be removed from their college campus, let alone society, before the facts can be gathered. While the stress and PTSD are unfortunate after effects of assault, I believe it is equally criminal to ruin a persons life before all the facts are in. I propose a no contact order between the victim and the accused until a thorough investigation can be conducted. Additionally, to protect both parties, no names should be released and the file should be sealed until it can be tried in the courts.","receptive":0.17406}
{"text":"I totally agree. I think that the incidents between the police and minority suspects have mostly been unjust. I do think it is important, however, to note that this type of behavior is not typical of the majority of police officers.","receptive":1.48983}
{"text":"While I generally take an opposing view to yours, I can appreciate the points you are stating regarding this issue. I agree that there are provable instances of the police engaging in unethical behavior and this is unacceptable. However, it should be noted that in most cases, the police does act ethically and does protect the citizens of our country from crime. Case in point is the city of Chicago where minority on minority crime is rampant and the police force is the best protection the minority residents have to protect themselves and their families.","receptive":1.2147}
{"text":"I respect your position on this issue, however I don't necessarily agree.  I think that there may be a way to respect both parties until the incident has been investigated.  I agree that most accusations are based in truth and that the victim should be protected.  Is there a way less drastic to protect the victim in the case that the accused is really the victim until the matter is investigated such as a \"restraining order\" type thing or house arrest?  I think that we need to make sure that we are still upholding the standard of innocent until proven guilty in this case. ","receptive":0.61983}
{"text":"It is not as overblown as you say it is. Sure there are some cases where the person is resisting arrest but in some cases such as in Ferguson, the young black teenager was simply trying to get home but was stopped by a police officer and shot. He was not resisting arrest and was simply shot for racial reasons. ","receptive":-1.59202}
{"text":"innocent people are always suffering a lot","receptive":-1.76127}
{"text":"I agree that a person should be considered innocent until proven guilty.  Both the victim and the accused have rights to protect them.  If a person has a prior record or seems to be violent, then I feel the person should be removed from campus based on the circumstances to protect everyone.  This doesn't mean the person is guilty of the crime though.","receptive":1.2017}
{"text":"I agree that injustices need to be reported, absolutely!  My ever present fear, if you will, is that we are not given the full stories and do no appreciate all of the aspects involved.  Mainstream media is forever slanting every story to bring the desired outcome.  I believe there are injustices across the board also.","receptive":0.802}
{"text":"I understand that the victim's safety should be top priority in this matter. The alleged perpetrator should be removed from the premise and compensated incase the allegations are proven false. I can see where you are coming from in regards to prevent more sexual assaults from happeining. All safety measures for the sake of the campus should be exhausted. ","receptive":0.82353}
{"text":"Well the accused has the right to be heard. Just becuase a person states what happened does not mean that that person is right for all we know they could be doing to get back at them and be a bitter ex trying to ruin another persons life. another issue is if it was dark anmd they could not clearly see the person are they just picking someone they thin kdid it. these and more are all imporatn things to consider when laying down a punishment","receptive":-0.50054}
{"text":"I think the accused should still be removed from campus and only be allowed on for classes, if he is a student, to decrease fear. The investigation should be swift and thorough to establish innocence or guilt. If guilty he should be permanently banned, if innocent an apology is in order. ","receptive":0.03966}
{"text":"While I do agree that social media makes things appear worse than they truly are, it also shines a light that things still have a ways to go. The old guard is still in place and with it comes the regressive ideas they hold. While the news cycle does feed off these incidents, they aren't so isolated, it is still a systemic problem. ","receptive":0.33854}
{"text":"If the evidence is against the accused then he will be arrested but with just a verbal complaint and nothing else you can not punish someone just on the word of another.","receptive":-1.15133}
{"text":"While I agree to a certain extent, I also disagree. The society today is a complete joke and you can't just assume everyone who says they were sexually assaulted is telling the truth without getting evidence. I would hate for my family to be accused of such and then being treated like an animal before evidence was pulled. Think about how you would feel, if it were your loved one. As much as I want to agree that its fair to get someone of the campus, I also think it isn't fair they are taking out of society before they have a chance to even speak. There are so many in today's society who are being blamed of such acts, the law stills applies that \"you are innocent while proven guilty. ","receptive":-0.41324}
{"text":"Is it important to you to maintain the sense of \"innocent until proven guilty\"? You state that false sexual assault reports rarely exist, but the use of the word \"rarely\" does acknowledge that it does sometimes happen. Do you think that an accusation is enough to remove the person from campus immediately, or should there be a slightly higher threshold? Do you think it's possible to simultaneously not immediately ban the accused from campus while at the same time ensuring the victim feels safe?","receptive":-0.12447}
{"text":"You're mistaken. If anything, it has been taken out of context. What happened 50-100 years ago is not a reflection of today. Sure, this is still a real issue, but by not letting go of the past, you are mistakenly bringing it into the present. The police are doing their job to protect the American people. Take your head out of the snowflake society and get down to actuality. By the way, all lives matter.","receptive":-1.58424}
{"text":"I agree with the final statement, that we need to get people who are convicted and proven to be dangerous away from potential victims, but the circumstances here are that someone is accused of a crime, not convicted.  It is immoral to treat all accused criminals as if they are guilty, as with any crime false identification is a very real possibility, not to mention personally motivated false accusations. A rush to punishment without allowing for due process is wrong, even if it seems frustrating to the victims.  I think instead steps should be taken to separate the alleged victim from the accused, and that may or may not include removal from campus until the conclusion of the investigation, but I don't think anyone should be thrown out of school over an accusation.","receptive":0.36454}
{"text":"I agree with this sentiment. I think the same things were happening at the same rate, but with social media and the ease at which we can share videos and images, it seems like these types of events have increased when they probably havent at all. Its also easier for a large amount of people to start a dialogue online than it was in the past so these issues seem more prominent.","receptive":0.57465}
{"text":"Do you believe this is problem everywhere? Or, just confined to some particular cities or regions?  I would like to see some of the videos you mention to understand why they seem so impactful on you.  How big would the discussion have to get before you would call them no longer muted?  Are the communities at fault? Or, only the police?","receptive":1.19089}
{"text":"I do agree with you that there are cultural issues within the institution. However, i feel when there is resistance to law enforcement,  and keep in mind, officers seldom know what situations they are getting into, we should all be aware of how our actions may be perceived. If everyone was law abiding citizens, we wouldn't be having this discussion, right? I do think police brutality does exist. I know lives are lost every day, but I do think in SOME cases, it is overblown, and the whole story is not always told. ","receptive":1.07978}
{"text":"I find that posture a little bit unfair especially for the victim. It has to be very uncomfortable walk on the campus knowing that the person who sexually assaulted me is still around.  ","receptive":-1.53904}
{"text":"The accused should have no access to the alleged victim, however, he/she isn't automatically guilty because they were accused.  In light of several recent cases, false reporting does happen, or mistaken identity.  While it is an awful thing to have happen, and I feel for the victims, there needs to be an investigation and proof of the  assault.   In that case, there should be something in place where the accused can still continue his or her education in the event of a false report or mistaken identity.  ","receptive":0.77724}
{"text":"I agree to disagree. I feel in this situation that it would be best to remove both accuser, and the accused until proof is given. Yes, it would be unfair if the accused was proven innocent, but also this way the accuser was also removed to fair it up a bit.","receptive":0.70633}
{"text":"You make great points about the police carrying their biases with them. Also, they are allowed to carry weapons and kill, even if they are shoddy officers. One innocent person dying is way too many, I agree. However, in some instances, minorities, when confronted by the police, acted so illogically that some force was necessary. But then again, in some cases where this has happened, extreme force was unneeded. ","receptive":1.43692}
{"text":"Hello, I agree with you. You're right that sometimes law enforcement take preferences. We see that all the time. I think it is unfair but I also do believe it's unfair for people to believe all law enforcement is bad.","receptive":0.95279}
{"text":"The idea that had the suspects did what law enforcement told them they wouldn't have been harmed is besides the point.  If the suspects had been singled out for reasons other than a crime or suspicion of such, and were because of race, that suspect shouldn't have to comply with anything as they are a law abiding citizen.  In my opinion, if just one person is killed by law enforcement because of the use of unnecessary force than the incident must be investigated and all standards of lawfulness applied.","receptive":-1.01795}
{"text":"I agree with you and I think the same thing. I think you're right and that people are way too trusting these days. How can you just believe everything someone says? People don't realize that you could be really ruining another person's life, and this shouldn't happen without absolute proof. ","receptive":-0.84923}
{"text":"I'm curious as to whether you would say this about other offenses. Does the campus environment have an impact on your attitude? Would there be a difference if it were an assault in a larger community? Also, what sort of solution are you advocating? Do you think that would be feasible given our legal system? What rights do you think the accused should have, if any? ","receptive":0.88041}
{"text":"The person is already the victim in this situation. Why should they have to leave school? They should not have to change their life at all.","receptive":-1.4053}
{"text":"I agree with you, but I still believe that the victim and the accused should be separated from each other. The victim should not have to see the accused while the matter is being investigated. Also, it could be a dangerous situation if they are not separated.","receptive":0.88688}
{"text":"I understand your point, and I totally agree with the fact that a person should be seen as innocent until proven guilty. The thing that bothers me is if there truly was a sexual assault done to someone, we should not allow the assaulter to remain on campus and have the liberty to sexually assault others. For the sake of safety of the students, I think that it would be wise to remove this person from campus until further investigation is done. If there was no sexual assault perpetrated, than the person accused should be free to move back to campus.","receptive":0.47947}
{"text":"I can understand how the numbers do no show certain narratives. I would disagree that numbers have anything to do with issue though. I agree that the negative coverage does not do any favors for the positive work police officers do in the community. ","receptive":-0.83276}
{"text":"While I agree with you that human life is valuable and we all deserve dignity, I disagree with you on people living in fear. The media has created this fear and the average person goes about their daily lives without a thought of being searched by police. The media is portraying police in a negative light. ","receptive":-0.21387}
{"text":"My first thought is this is an allegation and in the USA, we are presumed innocent until proven guilty. There have been several major cases where students were accused of sexual crimes and then later the \"victim\" said it wasn't true. I want to understand why the accused should have his rights violated unless they were found with the victim and said they did it. Peoples lives can be destroyed with someone elses' words, tell me how to protect both people in this situation.","receptive":0.95184}
{"text":"Generally speaking I agree that some offer of proof should be needed before an action of this severity is taken. We need to protect the rights of both the victim and that of the accuser. The rule of law should be innocent until proven guilty. If the person is accused with some degree of reliability I think they should be monitored to ensure the safety of other individuals but to simply kick them out on an accusation is a bit extreme.","receptive":0.01651}
{"text":"You watch Fox News all the time, don't you? Judging from your grammar, you didn't GO to college, did you. The FACTS are, while there ARE cases of women falsely accusing men of rape, the overwhelming majority don't and are legitimate victims. Colleges are not a court of law, being expelled is not a criminal punishment. ","receptive":-2.94645}
{"text":" the key word here is ALLEGED perpetrator. It is a sad fact of modern day that some people lie. Some women lie to get even with a man who turns them down, an ex. The words \"inosent until proven guilty\" has sadly been forgotten. I do beleave they should be kept apart, but I dont beleave its fair to make the accused leave until the facts have been verified. ","receptive":-1.15795}
{"text":"I think you're correct that there would be more safety initiated if the perpetrator was removed if they are truly guilty. I would definitely want the guilty party removed to protect everyone in the campus and to stop it from happening again. I also think the health of the victim would be improved if they no longer had to fear the perpetrator. ","receptive":0.38835}
{"text":"While i agree the sooner the better, i wouldnt want to set the precedent that with just an accusation you can damage a potentially innocent person. I wouldnt want a innocent person having to go through all the trials. Maybe im biased because its not my case but i cant ignore that false accusations are a thing. ","receptive":-0.06403}
{"text":"I agree that social media does little to help the discussion about the use of force by police, but the conversation on social media is not a major part of the issue overall. As you say, the real issue is the data on police use of force, and that's what we should be studying and discussing. Rather than having arguments on social media about it, people should be seeking out real data through doing research, and other people should be reading and absorbing that research. ","receptive":-0.06424}
{"text":"I agree that there needs to be evidence, or \"proof\", of an occurrence before a student be removed off the campus. The campus should be a safe place for students, and if there is evidence of an assault then I believe that a student should have to leave immediately until their innocence is proved. If there is no immediate evidence, then the student should not have to leave. ","receptive":0.22022}
{"text":"Having the alleged criminal removed from campus right away is an important step to securing campus and making it safe for everyone else. This is the most responsible decision to make for public safety. To protect the victim and everyone esle this is a necessary step ","receptive":-1.74275}
{"text":"While social media seemingly does little to improve issues in our country, I feel that this discourse increases awareness. It is important for citizens to be more aware of police confrontations with minorities especially those with terrible outcomes. Then they can be motivated to change or encourage those in authority to make a difference","receptive":0.6302}
{"text":"I think there are actions being taken in these trouble areas  This does go on and minorities have the right to be cautious of the police because they wouldn't know how an interaction might go down with the police but at the same time these instances are not happening everywhere.  These incidents are ugly when the come out and something absolutely needs to be done about them but I believe, or want to believe that, most of the police force in america is looking out for people and they shouldn't all be thrown under the bus because several of their brethern are doing horrific things.  In that sense it is overblown because several incidents(I agree one is too many and something should be done) makes it seem like it's happening all over the place when it's really not.","receptive":0.58705}
{"text":"No, that's old fashioned b.s. Times have changed and so do our ways of thinking when it comes to sexual assault. Victims have been ignored, not believed, made to have to suffer all over again all because of due process. I believe the accused should be moved for their own protection as well as the victim.","receptive":-2.61312}
{"text":"you do have a point that the media may be blowing some events out of proportion. It seems like now these days a lot of individuals are turning a lot of events into conspiracy theories which are actually pretty annoying.  Everyone does have their own point of view but the media defiantly does try to force their opinion down your throat","receptive":-1.09202}
{"text":"I understand that you may think the person may have given a false statemnet, but sexual assult is a real problem and is a very hard thing to report.  We treat the victim like they did something wrong. ","receptive":0.05355}
{"text":"I can understand where you are coming from and I would agree that the vast majority of police officers do interact with the public without any kind of confrontation. However, the issue is not only the amount of police officer interactions each day and how many confrontations there are with minorities, the issue is also why the minority interactions occur the way in which they do and to the extent in which they do. Statistics will show that both white people and black people commit crimes in similar numbers, take using drugs for example; however, whites are significantly less likely to get arrested or jailed for doing so compared to blacks. So while you are right that there are many interactions that go smoothly between police officers and minorities on a daily basis, it is also true that many police interactions with minorities happen for unjust reasons (e.g. racial profiling), and those interactions can turn quite violent, even deadly, and often without any justice. ","receptive":-0.05035}
{"text":"Police have the responsibility to minimize harm in their interactions, so the fact that so many videos exist showing police harming and killing minority detainees through improper escalation indicates a serious problem. If these incidents are as rare as you claim, why do they not happen equally among detainees of all races? There is no harm in pointing out factual patterns as indicated by video evidence and arrest records that suggest police need more training to prevent these incidents from happening in the first place, regardless of the actions of the detainee.","receptive":-0.29572}
{"text":"I do not necessarily agree with you that most sexual assault allegations are true. I have actually experienced the opposite in my own personal life with people I have known. I do understand your wanting of the alleged victim to feel safe while the investigation process takes way. ","receptive":0.46771}
{"text":"That is all well and good, however, I can see this going overboard.  The mere \"accusation\" will now be enough to get anyone removed from campus, without proof.  A person should not be required to disrupt their whole life until some evidence is obtained that they are the one who committed the crime.  Officers should be allowed to use judgement as to who is an immediate threat.","receptive":-0.34313}
{"text":"Although I see your perspective, I cannot stand with you in agreement on this issue. Racism on Blacks and Latinos is on the rise across major metropolitan areas, and it is not a product of ignorance, just currently a tragic aspect of reality. We must seek to reject racism.","receptive":-2.01795}
{"text":"I think it may seem to be overblown because of the intense publicity concerning these incidents leave such a vivid mark in ones mind once you see them caught on videotape. I think there are probably far more times these events have occurred though when nobody was around to record. I think that is why when there is actually proof of claims through video or audio the public is trying to keep the media focus on how wrong these violations of rights are. It is unfortunate that when things go so wrong with the moral fiber of someone in the role of authority can have people run to their defense and diminish the brutality of the actions by saying it is blown out of proportion.","receptive":-0.66146}
{"text":"I agree with you. There are some good cops and bad cops. When there is a bad cop everyone here's about it","receptive":0.38946}
{"text":"You have some basis in saying that confrontations between police and minorities are overblown are in fact not minorities. However, I ask that you think about the reason why police are shooting at these people. Minorities are provoking the police in thinking they would be \"protected\" and therefore disobeying police and the law.","receptive":-1.06308}
{"text":"This is just an accusation. this is an alleged perpatrator. No one has been found guilty of anything. What if this person did nothing? What if the victim just wants revenge for something? It happens all the time. Are you willing to ruin the accused persons life just because someone says so?","receptive":-1.16721}
{"text":"I agree. Though the alleged perpetrator has been accused, that doesn't mean that person isn't immediately guilty. I have immense sympathy for the victim, but the accusation needs to be taken directly to the police and handled there, not by the school. If there is enough evidence to prosecute the alleged perpetrator, the school can then decide what kind of actions to take in order to satisfy both the accused and the victim. ","receptive":0.1091}
{"text":"I agree with you that social media is so easily accessible. We definitely see more of these events now than ever before. I don't think that necessarily means that it is all overblown. ","receptive":0.31076}
{"text":"I don't think anything has been done that would warrant immediate termination. The most positive thing that can be done and is for everyone to keep a level head and handle the situation with care. ","receptive":0.1302}
{"text":"I understand how you feel, you make some valid points. However, these are just allegations at this point. To remove someone from campus - essentially depriving them of their education - for being accused of an offense infringes on his rights. We must believe he is innocent until an investigation is conducted and then take this action if/when he is found guilty. ","receptive":0.03914}
{"text":"I agree. The phrase \"to be able to live without fear\" is paramount. Instead of looking up to police for security, we look down in fear for our lives. When we cross by a police car, we ask ourselves, \"will we survive today? If I follow his instructions, will I get to live?\" That kind of mindset impedes growth in our society. This, in turn, creates a \"me vs. them\" attitude.","receptive":0.74644}
{"text":"It is true that people are innocent until proven guilty but with an accusation such as rape there should be some distance between the accused and the accuser.","receptive":-1.07608}
{"text":"While I understand your view on protecting the victim, the person named has not had a chance to defend themselves nor has an investigation taken place to prove the accusation.  I believe in innocent until proven guilty.  We need to allow the investigation to take place in order to ensure the accused rights are also protected.","receptive":0.40687}
{"text":"I agree with the need for a right to be protected from unreasonable search and seizure. However, at the same time some minority groups are statistically much more likely to enact certain types of crimes. A police officer has the same right to life as you would, while continuing to place himself in harm's way daily.","receptive":-0.0234}
{"text":"I understand that people of color have been treating more unfairly that other races but you are not seeing everything. You are seeing what you are presented. For what you are seeing though, there needs to be change in order to restore trust. And I mean trust in police and in the general public.","receptive":-0.25356}
{"text":"It's just an accusation.  Last I remembered, American justice is based on the premise that a person is innocent until proven guilty.  The accused can also be a victim of a false accusation by the original accuser as well.  With many bullshit reports arising from the stupid me too movement, these false accusations are more and more common place than actual sexual assaults and have irreparably harmed the legitimacy and attention sexual assault deserves.","receptive":-2.05609}
{"text":"The response is well written and people want to follow the story with interest.  That has raised hopes and kept a lot of people in the know follow the story.  Come to understand what kind of details are assessed before moving forward with that story.","receptive":0.05355}
{"text":"While this is an important issue, there are so many others for us today. Discrimination, profiling, and police brutality all happen, of course, but I think we really need to choose our battles and prioritize. Our present administration is unable to do that.","receptive":-1.16625}
{"text":"I agree, there are times when certain situations are blow out of proportion by news outlets and even social media. What concerns me is the frequency these incidents actually happen. If it was only several, and that's all that was talked about - that's one thing. How do you explain the amount of times it has happened and in many different cities?","receptive":-1.44387}
{"text":"I agree. The media is quick to defend any accusation to drum up publicity and make headlines. While it is warranted sometimes, the vast majority of police discrimination is in fact due to the behavior of the minority suspects.","receptive":-0.70313}
{"text":"Assuming guilt before the process is not the right way. It is innocent until proven guilty. That is how it works.","receptive":-1.48349}
{"text":"I totally agree with your views regarding removing the alleged perpetrator from campus. Removing the person from campus could be seen as an indirect suspension, which could hinder their coursework, especially so if the accusation is actually false; it also has the ill-effect of inconvenience for the accused - what if they live on campus? Now they temporarily have no home? A person should be considered innocent until proven guilty. If anything, the issue should be handled swiftly, so that the situation can be assessed and a result should be determined as quickly as possible.","receptive":-0.2983}
{"text":"Obviously the media blow it out of proportion, as it does with most things. However, that does not mean it still isn't a big problem in the USA. The police have too much power currently and need to be held accountable for their action and the media can help make that happen.","receptive":0.25983}
{"text":"I feel like minorities are treated unfairly. police brutality is way too common. Things need to change.","receptive":-0.05514}
{"text":"I'm not sure that I understand. How does the media blow these things out of proportion? Do you mean that they report the story in such a way that it sounds worse than it really is? I would be interested to know how you perceive the issue, and what makes the reaction that other people have to these situations seem ignorant.","receptive":0.54687}
{"text":"Removing the alleged perpetrator violates his civil rights. He has not been tried and convicted in a court of law and has every right to remain in place. This country was founded on innocent until proven guilty and by removing the perpetrator from campus you are passing judgement before the court.","receptive":-0.97673}
{"text":"The fact that media makes us more aware of the way police treat minorities doesnt make the treatment less. I think minorities are misjudged and mistreated deliberately . Most are considered uselesss and of no value in a capitalistic society.","receptive":-0.85591}
{"text":"I understand that you believe that students should not be removed from campus immediately if they are accused of a sexual assault, unless there is immediate proof. Your argument that it could create an environment of fear makes sense. Being immediately removed from campus can have strong negative repercussions. ","receptive":1.68318}
{"text":"that false sexual assault reports are rare is an inadequate justification for essentially condemning an individual following an accusation.  the idea of innocent til proven guilty applies here.  more than just an accusation needs to be made to act against the accused; corrobatory or discorrobatory evidence needs to be gathered.  having said that, i certainly think that physical proximity between the suspect and accuser should be maximized, including on campus.","receptive":-0.00054}
{"text":"I was thinking the exact same thing. If the perpetrator is indeed found to be guilty after a criminal investigation, they should then be removed from the campus immediately and be put in jail. In the mean time, I think a restraining order or other action should be taken to ensure the victim's physical and mental health. ","receptive":0.51651}
{"text":"I completely agree that nobody should jump to conclusions based on the multiple false reports that have been made in the past.  However, on the other side of this, if the event did actually happen, there is a chance for the accused to retaliate.  This can pose other safety issues on campus for the accuser, along with the possibility the accused may think they got away \"scott-free\".I think there has to be at least a guaranty of separation by both parties until the investigation can be completed.  I think full separation of both parties is in the best interest of them, and the possible legal ramifications.  ","receptive":0.84522}
{"text":"I agree and disagree with this simply because its been a problem for a very long time. The police have abused their power far longer than social media has been around. Now that it is so easy to tape people want to start balck lives matter and other ridiculous protests which is just making the situation so much worse because that is trying to say police only misuse thier power with black people and thats not the case it towards everyone of every color.","receptive":-0.27737}
{"text":"Now I respectfully disagree with you are saying. We don't know the specific crimes and the individuals who committed those crimes in those cases. They could all be the criminal's fault but it could also be the police's fault too. We have to look at the evidence, testimonies, and witnesses of each case before deciding who's guilty or not that I agree with. However there is a problem with today's society and it's current law enforcement. There are too many instances of these police brutalities to ignore the problem and just call them coincidences. I don't know what the solution is to this problem but we have to figure something out before things get even worse than it is.  ","receptive":0.64409}
{"text":"I can see how you feel this way and how you can come to this conclusion. However you have to be careful to not let people take advantage of this victim role, People are smart and love to manipulate. You have to have evidence before you give someone this bad reputation. It should always be innocent until proven guilty.Your concern about safety if being overplayed like a poker hand. If you break it down there is a high chance this person did not commit the crime. The other percentage of the time this person is not going to go around raping more people when he is already being accused. It makes more sense to go with the most likely case, Which is it is safe until proven he is dangerous.","receptive":-0.06403}
{"text":"I completely agree with this statement because based on available data it clear it should be presented the other way around if anything. According to a 2015 study, The Washington Post found that whites are killed at nearly twice the rate as blacks by cops. This is true yet again, this time adding Hispanics into the mix, which when combined resulted in twelve percent of deaths due to police; compared to the 4 percent of blacks. Therefore there would need to be some very strong data to argue the opposing side, which there is not, which is why this is silly to keep portraying by the media.","receptive":-1.33292}
{"text":"I feel that the person accused should be confronted and an investigation take place. The accused person should remove themselves from campus to protect other students. If evidence is found and a sexual assault is determined to have happened, the accused should be arrested.","receptive":0.51651}
{"text":"I have read your statement and respect your opinion. This issue is a challenging conflict between the due process rights of the accused and the right to be free from harm of the accuser and other potential victims. You clearly favor the accused. I can accept that opinion though I wonder if the accused could be prohibited from contact with the accused until the matter is resolved.","receptive":0.31281}
{"text":"I feel that it would be wrong to remove a person who has been charged with a crime. We are all to be considered innocent until proven guilty. Removing someone before they are found guilty is against our basic laws. This would take away one of their basic rights.","receptive":-0.87356}
{"text":"I agree that human life and dignity has to be preserved.  I'm just not sure if it is because the press is targeting these types of stories more now than in the past.  Most of the media only cover the worst case scenarios, they do not show the stories where cops have saved lives, which happens a lot.  I do believe in self protection, no matter what side you are on.  Cops are human lives as well, don't you think they have the right to self-protection as well? I also know there really are \"bad\" cops, and I agree the citizen has the right for self-protection as well.  I don't think the media always gives us both sides of the story.","receptive":0.36549}
{"text":"I agree with some of your points. The fact that they hold a grudge against the accused seems far fetched. I do however agree with the law that says innocent until proven guilty. I still agree that they should not be removed immediately.","receptive":1.23873}
{"text":"Removal of either the accuser or accused from campus might send the wrong message. However,  removal of the accused is in line with how a criminal is treated while awaiting trial and sentencing if found guilty.  ","receptive":0.01651}
{"text":"Do you believe that safeguards should be put in place to keep the accuser and the accused separate while the allegations are being investigated?  What about in cases where the two are both members of the same class?  How can we structure the situtation so that the rights of the accused to access campus resources is not infringed?","receptive":0.68318}
{"text":"I think there is pervasive racism in police forces across the country towards African Americans.  This racism prevents any progress from being made in regard to how communities relate to the police.  Why should African Americans comply when even complying will get them shot?  The advent of widespread social media use allows these violent altercations to be broadcast.  This hopefully will help stem the wave of police brutality towards African Americans.","receptive":-1.17535}
{"text":"It is important to listen to someone and wait for a verdict. ","receptive":-0.48349}
{"text":"While I absolutely want the victim to have justice and want the alleged perpetrator to face consequences, I do not think having them immediately removed from campus is the best solution. I am a victims advocate but I also want to think that there needs to be  a middle ground. Maybe not removed from campus but put on an alert of some kind until the matter is resolved and they are either found guilty or innocent.","receptive":0.42803}
{"text":"I totally agree with you, the accused person is still a suspect so the person must be treated right and with utmost respect until He or She is proven guilty.","receptive":-0.20571}
{"text":"I agree with you that if the assault is proven they should be removed immediately, both for the victim's state of mind and safety. But how do you feel about an accusation that is still being investigated? Do you think there are other alternatives that would protect the rights of the accuser?","receptive":0.80898}
{"text":"While some students may live in fear of being falsely accused, many students, especially female students, live in fear of having to attend classes with their rapists. They live in fear that they will not be taken seriously if they came forward about sexual violence. Because sexual assault is a crime that often does not have solid proof, this means that for many survivors, it would be impossible for anything to happen because all their rapist has to do is say \"I didn't do it.\" Which is not really much different from what is currently happening, which is why sexual assault on college campuses is such a problem. It is more important that we support survivors instead of worrying about the fear of false accusations, especially when research shows that false accusations are very rare and not really something to worry about. ","receptive":-2.18719}
{"text":"I definitely see where you are coming from. I think it is important to be very survivor-focused when it comes to these topics. I also want to indicate that I don't think they should be removed from campus until an accusation is founded. However, in the meantime, I believe that switching buildings, if they live on campus, switching classes, and being as supportive for the survivor is the best alternative until the accusation is founded. If it is founded, then the perpetrator needs to be removed from campus. ","receptive":0.81692}
{"text":"You believe that the media overblows the treatment between police and minorities because you and the people that you know have not been subject to this treatment.  It is easy to assume these incidents are isolated if you have no experience with it.  It is ignorant to assume that your personal experience and those of whom you know when it comes to this issue defines it for everyone else - it doesn't.  Those incidents that come to your attention make up a minute section of the actual incidents that occur.  Often these incidences come up to media attention because of the level of severity and the person or persons involved had the strength to report it to the point that the media got wind of it.","receptive":-1.90684}
{"text":"I would agree with your assessment to a degree.  The number of incidents compared to the total number of police contacts does not really support the opinion that police are violent and racist.  However, this does not mean that when incidents do happen they should be ignored.  Quite the opposite,  they should be taken even more seriously than any other type of incident since they sway public perception so much.","receptive":-0.94387}
{"text":"While I agree that false sexual assault reports are rare, this kind of swift action without a fair assessment of the facts is not a productive strategy.  There are multiple steps that can be taken to help the victim heal.  I completely agree that that behavior should not be tolerated and the attacker should be removed from campus as soon as the facts are confirmed.  We cannot perpetuate a guilty until proven innocent society.","receptive":0.08676}
{"text":"Maybe this is true maybe it not some people get shoot in its not on tape. But not sure if the police is bias because it may be one sided. Which is the truth side. I dont think its fair thought to shoot to kill just because tou have a gun. There are also a lot of innocent people getting kill, just by being a by standing. And it's also know from alot of people to be talking about things that happen like this","receptive":-0.10276}
{"text":"What constitutes immediate proof and who or what authority dictates and administers those standards? There is already a backlog of untested rape kits in this country. Police and campus administration in several states already seem to, rather than band together to help victims or seek true justice, fight over who has jurisdiction in these matters. Who is keeping the students truly safe in the meantime? While I don't necessarily advocate a complete, immediate removal on the accused from campus, I do think these cases should be investigated better and more quickly than they currently have a reputation for being, including bringing suspects in for questioning or testing.","receptive":-0.98812}
{"text":"I agree with your premise, and that's precisely why I think they aren't overblown. The public is now seeing what has gone unseen for decades, and is enraged by the abuses of power on display by those entrusted with public safety and service. Furthermore, I would argue that the type of surveillance of police you describe is good for both police and for civilians: It holds authorities accountable, and gives laypersons a more direct view of the authorities' jobs — the circumstances they find themselves in, the decisions they have to make, the time they have to make them. \"Police have to defend their actions much more today\" is an interesting sentence. Shouldn't police have to defend their actions? If they didn't, what would they do? Do you think they would always be transparent with the public? Because my experience interacting with police and police departments is that they prefer the opposite — to be as opaque as possible.","receptive":0.01909}
{"text":"I am interested in your support for the victim and wonder if you've actually already made up your mind as to the guilt of the alleged abuser. I am glad you used the word alleged, because the alleged abuser has not been found guilty yet, but you don't seem to be concerned with the disruption to their life or education. Do you think the immediate removal of the alleged abuser from campus, if the abuser is found to not be guilty, should result in damages to the alleged abuser? Should the victim be made financially responsible or the school. Do you think we could look at both sides of the issue? ","receptive":0.0947}
{"text":"You make some very good points, some of which I definitely agree with. I do feel, though, that there has historically been a tendency for law enforcement to target minorities or at least treat them differently than their white counterparts in many situations. Regardless of whether the public reaction to these cases has been overblown, that does not diminish the need to hold our law enforcement personnel accountable for their actions. I think that's something we can all agree on.","receptive":1.40798}
{"text":"I disagree, I think that the police have very difficult jobs to do and that they frequently do not receive support from the communities they police.  Instead people insist on trying to play \"gotcha\" on social media so they can ignore the hundreds of good things police do everyday and focus on a tiny tiny subset of police actions.  If these same people actively supported police in their communities I suspect a world of change could occur, but instead we stick to the same old \"I'm being repressed by the man....\".  ","receptive":-1.0234}
{"text":"While the media is responsible for bringing light to these issues, there are a thousand more microaggressions that minorities face every day that the media isn't covering. Acknowledging police brutality or the oppression of minorities is not misinformation or ignorance, but ignoring them certainly is. Of course all police are not bad and the majority of police are good. But profiling and misconduct are real and the people most affected by them deserve for those instances to be brought in front of the public.  ","receptive":0.78298}
{"text":"I understand why the victim would want to feel safe, but I think there may be other ways of dealing with this situation.  Could there possibly be another option to make the victim and other students safe?  Until the perp has been investigated and found guilty, banning him/her from campus may create more problems for the victim as well as the accused.   ","receptive":0.37909}
{"text":"The feel that the public’s reaction has not been overblown. There have been too many instances of police brutality in the past few years to sweep this under the rug.","receptive":-0.83276}
{"text":"I would respond by saying that if an accusation has come about and an investigation is in hand, then the person that is making the claims may have to be removed for he or she safety until looked into.","receptive":0.03503}
{"text":"I can see why you would feel this way. Social media has changed how we see the problem. Have you ever thought that things are not becoming worse; it is just that we are able to actually see it more due to social media.","receptive":0.65121}
{"text":"This is not like to good act for the police because of police is protect to the peoples but hear police is kill to the peoples ti was not like to the good government to protect to the peoples ","receptive":-0.36202}
{"text":"i tend to take the stance that the violence has been blown out of proportion.there are situations where you have bad cops abusing people of minority but for the most part you have good police officers doing their jobs keeping us safe and at the same time trying not to be killed in the process","receptive":0.40517}
{"text":"Perhaps social media has contributed to the problem but I think it also brings awareness to the public also. All actions have consequences, no matter who the person doing the wrong is.","receptive":0.90798}
{"text":"I can understand where you're coming from since this system could be abused.  But if the male in questioning were removed from campus (not expelled) then the victim wouldn't have to worry but about backlash from the accused.  There would or should have to be a timeline of say a week to determine if there is any evidence.  The male or female that is accused should still be allowed to complete schoolwork during this time period.","receptive":0.37299}
{"text":"I agree with the fact that it is against someone's rights to be forcibly removed without proof of the crime. I don't think they need to be removed from the campus; however I do believe that there should be measures put forth to keep the alleged perpetrator and the victim away from each other. This way, the victim can feel safe on campus during the process of evidence gathering and statement giving.","receptive":0.6091}
{"text":"THE ACCUSER COULD HAVE A GRUDGE AGAINST THE ACCUSED  THE ACCUSATION IS TRUE.","receptive":-2.0946}
{"text":"It is your personal belief that the media portrays police brutality as uncommon. You clearly live in a bubble and lack life experience, and have never witnessed the police violence on minorities with your own eyes. You have never let your white friend drive because he would be less likely to get stopped by the police. The point you make about suspects resisting arrest \"starts\" incidents is irrelevant to the fact that the police are still misusing their power. \"He started it,\" is not a valid argument. The entire point of the reaction to police brutality is to increase accountability among police officers.","receptive":-1.75869}
{"text":"I understand your feeling, but perhaps a better response would be to adjudicate it first.  The law should apply on and off campus and as such in the US we dont just lock up everyone based on simple accusations.  There has to be evidence; third part security cameras etc. and with all the surveillance nowadays it shouldnt be hard to prove someone is victimizing people.","receptive":0.22962}
{"text":"I understand what you mean.  There are a lot of wonderful police officers who would never act inappropriately.  And without the police, we would all be in a world of trouble.  I think the bad police officers make it hard for the hard working, honest officers.  What do you think should happen to the few police officers you mentioned who do act like criminals?","receptive":1.70428}
{"text":"I understand your view on this and some aspects I agree with. I feel that everyone is innocent until proven guilty. However, I do think arrangements should be made to separate the perpetrator from the alleged victim until further investigation and actions can be made. While it is true that humans, regardless of gender lie; every victim has the right to feel safe.","receptive":0.66466}
{"text":"What do you believe the role of the media to be? What is your personal experience with this issue? Why do you feel the way you do?","receptive":-1.09202}
{"text":"After reading the response, I agree.  Every person is innocence until prover guilty. It would be such a shame for a person to be held guilty without an investigation.","receptive":0.77577}
{"text":"I am curious why you think they have to be removed from the entire campus?  As opposed to just keeping a distance from the victim?  Also, how long do you think it would be to put them into jail?  I am curious about your experience - have you had friends that were victims of sexual assault or those accused? ","receptive":-0.91324}
{"text":"I certainly agree that social media allows for unreputable sources to spread news quickly without seeing both sides of the story. The fact that the same types of issues, as you say, were happening ten years ago, is still problematic to me, but the social and traditional media definitely do add a sensationalist bent to incidents like this. It's caused a rift between minority and police communities, even though there's significant overlap between those two populations and I, too, wish people would try to see both sides of a story instead of jumping to a conclusion based on a hastily posted video or story online. ","receptive":0.83854}
{"text":"Yes, immediate removal of an accused is against their rights, but what of the right of the victim, and potential victims, for safety?  I agree that it would be better for the accused to remove themselves until proven either innocent or guilty. I don't know if most accused would do so.  If the accused is forcibly removed then proven innocent, would a lawsuit be pursued, or would the accused move on to a different environment and leave behind the negativity that would trail alongside them for the rest of their tenure?  ","receptive":-1.46497}
{"text":"I think that the victim being removed may help them. A change of environment could help them to forget about what happened. The perpetrator should be removed if enough evidence is present.","receptive":0.30898}
{"text":"The alleged perpetrator does deserve due process in a court of law, but that is not the standard by which a school has to make that determination. The school should conduct it's own investigation and, if it finds there to be evidence of sexual assault, should take action to ensure the safety of not only the victim of sexual assault, but for the safety of the campus as a whole.","receptive":-0.13164}
{"text":"What if you had been sexually assaulted? Think for a moment how you would feel if this happened to you, and after reporting the incident, you ran into your perpetrator on the way to a class. What if he stopped you and verbally assaulted you, or called you a \"slut\" in front of his \"crew\"? Perpetrators are often bullies, as well as sexual predators. Why put yourself through any further abuse?","receptive":-0.68719}
{"text":"I fully appreciate your stance on protecting victims of sexual assault and making sure the punishment fits.  I also agree with you that the justice system does take a long time to execute punishments for offenders.  I do think that we need to also acknowledge that the law of the country states that someone is innocent until proven guilty. ","receptive":0.09205}
{"text":"You have made some very good points.  It would look like the accused is guilty if action was taken prior to a thorough investigation.  I do think sometimes I let my emotions take over in a situation before thinking this through.  Perhaps an alternative would be to remove the accuser from any further contact until the investigation is complete.","receptive":1.24244}
{"text":"I have given your statements a great thought and I have to admit that you do make some points.  Due process is very important to our society as a whole.  You have definately given me something to think about.","receptive":1.16466}
{"text":"I see your point and can understand why you might feel this way. However, how often have their been cases where someone from a minority group has acted hostile towards a policeman leading to injury without provocation? Haven't there been many cases where police officers have helped minorities in dangerous situations in an effort to protect and restore order? I would think these cases out number the others.","receptive":0.11946}
{"text":"You won't have anything to fear if you are not sexually assaulting anyone in any way. If you know you are doing nothing wrong, then getting kicked off campus wont affect you. And i think it is smart to remove the accused off campus until everything is sorted out so the victim doesn't feel scared themselves about a retaliation.","receptive":-0.50201}
{"text":"I do agree with you I can say that it is come to fax that law enforcement is being blamed from some of the people that lives that we go on as today especially black Americans and whites law enforcement don't wear any body cameras at all they really need to start wearing a body cameras and I hope that the president was someone else they can address these issues about how lost voice mail is behaving however you do make a valid point\n\n","receptive":0.63533}
{"text":"It's not a simple matter of excessive force. It is a matter of gunning down unarmed men, regardless of their guilt. The solution doesn't lie with the public, it lies within the police force. The only power people have is to keep reminding the public that these brutalities occur over and over again. Dialogue will not solve this problem, better training of police officers will.","receptive":-1.07813}
{"text":"That sexual assault is a very serious matter. Every should prove there innocent. There are people out here will lie that sexual assault. If they are guilty it up to the judge to give a sentences ","receptive":-0.58534}
{"text":"Thank you for your thorough explanation on how you feel about the subject matter. I do see why you would feel this way towards someone who is accused of sexual assault. Your arguments are valid towards the alleged victim and the person accused. ","receptive":0.76137}
{"text":"The news has been known to not report many events relating to the mistreatment of minorities or even minorities in general especially up until recently, missing children. There are also many statistical studies showing how minorities are often given sentences much harsher than their white counterparts for the same crimes and this is at a much higher level in the judicial system, namely judges. Imagine how this abuse of power can easily happen in the lower strata, namely policeman. There was a recent situation not long ago of almost an entire force in California police suspected of sexually abusing a very young woman which is claimed to have happened while she was a minor also. So I don't think anything the police do would be considered overblown or far fetched. ","receptive":-1.05498}
{"text":"I value human life and agree there is a right to dignity. I feel different from you about some of the other things you said, but I would like to hear why you feel this way. I am interested in finding out why you feel the way you do.","receptive":1.59565}
{"text":"I think it is important to discuss the abuses of police power but the issue has been overshadowed by partisan beliefs. Inaccurate information can be presented and spread very quickly before it gets corrected. This can have a damaging effect on community relationships and people need to wait for the full story before thry react. ","receptive":0.33375}
{"text":"I fully agree with the response that is given.  I do however feel they should be removed temporary until a full investigation is given or at the minimum not be within a certain amount of space with the alleged victim.  It is true that the person must be proven either innocent or guilty and the verdict of public opinion should not be the final verdict.","receptive":0.94244}
{"text":"I value human life also, and have found it rather interesting that the response to to fatal police interactions have often lead to violent protests. The central issue is not that police should be reprimanded or reigned in, but that citizens...all citizens...should have a healthy respect for the law. If an officer says to stop and put your hands up, then do so. Don’t keep walking, turn around, or try to argue. It really is as simple as that.","receptive":-0.74165}
{"text":"I agree that a trail should happen in a sexual assault case before the accused party is punished, even if the punishment is only being removed from school. If the person didn't do it, their life is interrupted because they were accused of something they didn't do. While they should be investigated, they shouldn't have consequences unless it is proved, beyond a doubt, that they committed the crime. ","receptive":-0.74275}
{"text":"While it is extremely, extremely rare for people to falsely accuse someone, it is important that we live in an \"innocent until proven guilty\" society. I'm curious about your position in this regard. Do you think someone who is accused of sexual assault should be considered \"guilty until proven innocent\"?","receptive":0.5947}
{"text":"I think it's true that reporting of these incidents can be blown out of proportion.  Often, the rush to \"get the story\" doesn't always result in getting all of the story, or getting it right at first.  However, there does seem evidence of police officers shooting those of different races, rather than taking a more moderate approach at times.","receptive":-0.79572}
{"text":"I think that it is also important that a victim feels safe, but I think that it would not be legally correct to immediately judge someone without evidence.\nI can see how it is concerning to think that a predator is still on campus, and I wonder if there is a way to make sure that a person is guilty before changing their lives forever.\nWould you feel okay with removing a person that you only thought could be 70% guilty and not 100%?","receptive":-0.24128}
{"text":"I do agree that cell phones have made it more likely for police to be captured committing these acts. However we still have a problem. The police should not be profiling people based on their race. Police should ideally work only on facts, not on emotion. Unfortunately there have been many cases where this isn’t the case. For example consider George Zimmerman. I feel that cell phones are actually a good thing, because they empower the public to report these incidents. Keep in kind that the cops are servants of the public - not the other way around. ","receptive":0.40798}
{"text":"You brought up very valid points. Educating people about potential issues is really a way to show the public what is wrong from right, let everyone know that there is a problem going on and need to be addressed. But I also believe in a more diplomatic way to resolve it, a more peaceful way to get the voices heard, It is likely not going to change in a night to morning time frame, but voicing opinions like yours about educating others about these issues that in fact does exist, eventually help to get a solution.","receptive":1.78613}
{"text":"Yes, I agree with your statement.  Freedom and security are at the core concept of America.  We need to be respectful of each other and value human life regardless of the circumstances.","receptive":0.19882}
{"text":"I tend to agree with this statement to an extent. Obviously the number of negative, violent interactions between police and civilians is extremely small. I also don't agree with how some people do react to these situations, but I do feel that this is a problem. Police do tend to react worse to minorities than to white people. A white person can often resist arrest without much worry, whereas a minorities are sometimes shot for things like entering their own apartments or reaching for their wallets. I feel like police should be evaluated on their prejudices prior to joining the force to help prevent these racial issues. ","receptive":0.96354}
{"text":"Should anyone who is completely innocent be the subject of a shooting fatality.  If the police are doing everything right, which I believe most do, why are so many innocent people dying.  I appreciate that this doesn't happen that often but should it happen at all?","receptive":0.97742}
{"text":"I think there should be proper legal follow through. Do an investigation. Keep all parties separated and provide support for both parties. Do not make quick judgments until you have accurate proof. Too many cases are built off emotion or the color of one's skin or background. ","receptive":0.62762}
{"text":"I would say that it is true that social media has changed the way events and situations are being reported to the general population. However, I would say that the level of public reaction to these incidents illustrates the importance of social media's impact on combatting social ignorance. \n\nI agree with your statement about the \"instant access\" that social media provides the world with immediate information and footage of events. But again, the level of reaction is proportionate to public ignorance to actual social issues that have been occurring quietly, in a world before social media. ","receptive":-0.16609}
{"text":"I understand your viewpoint and I see many virtues to what you are saying. The policy that you suggest would do a great deal to safeguarding the alleged victim's psychological and physical well-being, as well as protecting the student body at large. Nobody should have to live in fear on a college campus, and this policy would help ensure that they aren't forced to.","receptive":0.45184}
{"text":"What leads you to believe these are isolated incidents? I agree that many news organizations tend to over-focus on single stories and sensationalizes them. But, precisely because news media tends to over-focus on single stories means they also tend to not report many other, similar stories that aren't as easy to sensationalize. With that said, where do you think people should get their information instead?","receptive":-1.17535}
{"text":"Although I agree one innocent death is too many, you have to understand that police officers positions are highly stressful and many times they are doing what they have been trained to do. Also, most minorities are killed by minority officers so to say racial divide is the reason minorities are killed is unreasonable.","receptive":0.07978}
{"text":"The police have many different ways to sub due a criminal. They do not need to use excessive force unless it is absolutely necessary. Police are equipped with more than just their guns. People right and act out to bring awareness to these situations. That is why the nfl kneels because of police brutality. ","receptive":-0.45313}
{"text":"i agree with most of this opinion but, i would also advise that even without immediate proof the accused person should have some type of restraining order placed on them. this way they will still be able to go to class and if true the victim will not have to be around someone who has harmed them.","receptive":1.88688}
{"text":"I actually agree with the person. Someone is innocent until he/she is proven guilty. It's ok to protect a possible victim, but ruining someone's life to do that without any proof is not acceptable.","receptive":1.2017}
{"text":"Are there any alternatives to campus removal that you feel would adequately address this issue? Would you be willing to consider a preliminary hearing of some kind? Does the size of the campus matter?","receptive":1.05502}
{"text":"Many times in these situations the police officer in question has been made to feel threatened or they themselves are in danger. There was an instance around us where a mentally unstable minority woman had a knife and while the officers tried deescalating verbally the women advanced on them. The officers, fearing for there own lives, fired and killed her. There was a huge public outcry for the police over reacting, however I do not see it this way. The woman had a knife and went after the officers, they simply acted as they are expected to. ","receptive":-1.08424}
{"text":"I believe that social media is largely to blame for the confrontations being overblown.  I think so many people go around trying to find something to post that will get a huge, often explosive, reaction.  Police have been put in a really tough spot, trying to do their job without their job being part of the news.","receptive":-0.3698}
{"text":"Has the person across the crowded room been looking your way? If your eyes meet, smile and see what happens. If the person smiles back that’s a sure sign that they are open to having a conversation with you. Smiling is a universally accepted sign which in a way is a precursor to “hello.”","receptive":-0.42022}
{"text":"You mentioned that the vast majority of alleged victims are telling the truth, and I have to agree with you. I struggle to reconcile this knowledge with my deeply held belief that a person is innocent until proven guilty. My initial instinct was the same as yours, that the safety of the alleged victim is paramount, especially now when rape culture has become so ingrained in our culture. But we also know that there are some kinks in our justice system where people are railroaded and condemned by public opinion before a trial even takes place. Would this measure have that negative effect, where the few that are innocent, even when proven innocent, are always seen as guilty in the school's eyes?","receptive":0.79576}
{"text":"I think your statement makes a lot of sense. Protecting a victim is very important. But, your viewpoint makes the accused guilty until proven innocent. Crimes should not be judged on hearsay.","receptive":0.25343}
{"text":"It is against the accused's rights to be forcibly removed. It is also not right that the accuser should remove themselves from campus and miss out on the education they are paying for. The accuser has rights as well and suggesting they should be the one to leave campus is another way rape culture is perpetuated and why victims often don't come forward.","receptive":-1.24275}
{"text":"I understand your point of view and I'm wondering how you would feel if someone made that accusation about you?  Do you think it is fair to you to have the campus authorities demand that you leave school thereby disrupting your life, because of a mere accusation?  Would it be proper to turn your life upside down before they have presented any evidence or proof that the accusation against you could be true?","receptive":-0.34181}
{"text":"I think your points are fair and it is worth considering what statement is being made by removing the accussed person before conducting an investigation. I do see how immediately removing the accuser could be harmful, but I also feel inclined to giving the victim immediate safety. I understand that not all accusations are true, but I think it could be beneficial to have a degree of seperation between the people involved.","receptive":1.59522}
{"text":"I understand that you believe there are issues for the saftey of citizens because of police. I understand why you think police are more inclined to save themselves against people they fear danger from instead of trying to preserve human life. Most police officers dont take measures to save their own life only unless they really know they are in danger.","receptive":0.63533}
{"text":"You make some very good points, and I agree that it would be unfair to just remove people with no proof. I think not removing someone who was harming another would do way more damage than waiting for proof. Maybe there could b a compromise, and if the accuser was proven to have lied, they could have severe punishments. If you set the rule that anyone who lies about sexual assault against another student would be committing a felony and be sued, I think that would be a good determent from potential problems.","receptive":1.03503}
{"text":"I must argue that BECAUSE we have quick access to events through social media, we are able to see the actual event and not have to take a person's word for it.  In the past, those that say they witnessed an event had no proof.  Thankfully, it is because of social media that the light has been shown on this issue and it is now out in the open to be resolved.  No matter whose fault the confrontation is, it needs to be explored for a solution.  ","receptive":-0.48091}
{"text":"well, I am agree in part with that person, but; excessive force issues is not only to minorities, sometimes some bad behaviors in both sides( police and any person) could finish in a tragedy or bad situation, the rest of the comment i agree 100% .","receptive":-0.31424}
{"text":"I believe that the negative way most people of color interact with police is a reflection of the breakdown in society. There is little or no respect shown to authority figures anymore. I don't believe that most police officers set out to discriminate against people of color. However, most people of color seem to have something to prove or a chip on their shoulders these days. LEO are shown no respect. People are at the ready with their cell phones, hoping to catch a negative interaction. Police officers treat others as they are treated. If an LEO stops a subject and is greeted with a poor attitude, I believe he is entitled to respond in kind. If he is greeted with a respectful, cooperative individual, he is more likely to reciprocate the behvaior. ","receptive":-0.0234}
{"text":"As with you, I agree sexual assault allegation is a serious matter. The accused has rights as well as the victim, and I agree that they should be considered innocent until proven guilty. A thorough investigation needs to be done along with checking into any other documented records that might show if the accused has a past of similar convictions. ","receptive":1.07207}
{"text":"I fully concur with your position, Accusations, although they need to be taken seriosly, once must still presume innocence until proven guilty. To do otherwise would be grossly unfair.","receptive":0.4054}
{"text":"Iagree, there have been many times of excessive force used against the minorities. If anything social media has brought to light the problem by not letting people sweep things under the rug.","receptive":0.08854}
{"text":"I agree with you. I believe that both the accuser and the accused have rights. The accuser has the right to make the accusation but I believe the process forward should be taken with the right steps. The accused is innocent until proven guilty and all parties involved should know this. There should be a solid investigation into what happened.","receptive":-0.00201}
{"text":"You raise a lot of good points about the modern day and age. People do have to be more aware of what they do due to the prevalence of media. But at the same time, that doesn't nullify the fact that police confrontations between minorities is a real issue. As you said yourself, we've had these issues for many years and are only now becoming more aware of them. Because of the awareness, we can shed light on these issues and take steps to resolve them for the better","receptive":0.90798}
{"text":"I do not believe that Peterson should be removed until the accuser is proven guilty. Anybody can say that they were assaulted.  People should not be near each other , but everybody has the right to stay at their institution of learning.","receptive":-1.04022}
{"text":"A sexual assault victim deserves to feel safe on campus. There is a long history of sexual abuse at universities, and victims have often been ignored or not taken seriously. The rights of the accused are not as important as the safety of the victim. ","receptive":-1.27978}
{"text":"I also value human life and can appreciate your sentiments.  However, why do you think minority groups are often victimized for reasons not relating to racism?  Do you think that there is a reasonable portion of all racial groups that do not cooperate with law enforcement efforts?  Lastly, I also believe that the media has highlighted and made very public these incidence leading to overall awareness of what has always been occurring.","receptive":0.30994}
{"text":"It is true that now so much more of this behavior is exposed to the public.  And it's also true that when seen out of context, one might not get the full story.  On the other hand, it's difficult not to get upset when you see a weaker, smaller person being physically abused by one or more police officers.  I agree that it is important to hear the entire story before passing judgement, but I also think there is so validity in these videos.  Don't you?","receptive":0.35242}
{"text":"I believe that due process should be applied. Innocent until proven guilty. There are too many false claim stories that are ruining people's lives. I, of course, think every accusation should be followed up upon, with all legal and law enforcement cooperating and providing evidence. If the person is found guilty, the full extent of the laws should be used and the person throw out.","receptive":-0.7307}
{"text":"I definitely see your point about due process for the person accused. I agree that due process is important in our society, but I also feel that women have been historically treated unfairly and with callous disregard by our society. You are correct that people of both genders are equally capable of lying, but at this point, we are also in the process of changing society's perception of sexual assault. Sometimes people who have committed sexual assault think they haven't done anything wrong and really do think/feel that they are not guilty of a crime. They are coming from a different definition of sexual assault that that supports the perpetrator and has been upheld by society; however, this is changing, and it is important to me that we believe victims and support them by removing the threat from the environment.","receptive":0.68318}
{"text":"I believe the public jump to conclusions before the facts.\nThey immediately think the police shoot for no reason.  In some cases, the police are trying to protect themselves.","receptive":-1.03927}
{"text":"The problem needs to be resolved from inside. Police force needs to be instructed how to respond to violent incidents. They responding to quick. One of the reason they want protect their life ","receptive":-0.49943}
{"text":"While I do agree with you that media, specifically social media can blow some of these incidents out of proportion, I also think that they are becoming more common. I think it is sort of a \"phenomenon.\" I am curious to know what you mean by it is affected by your personal opinion.","receptive":1.81539}
{"text":"While it is true that these cases are not many in the overall scale of contacts, it doesn't invalidate the fact that many of these cases we see in the media are truly unjust. It doesn't matter how few the number is compared to 400,000. It should not be happening at all. There should not be enough cases for there to be new \"RIP\"  shirts almost every month. Your statistic is dismissive of the actual issue. Many of our police are poorly trained, and poorly regulated. ","receptive":-0.63369}
{"text":"No it has not been overblown. The confrontations seem overblown because these issues have been ignored for so long that now that the spotlight is on them it seems like there are just too many. Police need to be held accountable and to a higher standard than your average person because of the position of power they hold.","receptive":-1.07813}
{"text":"i would like to more personal about the person because later it will us in any ways .","receptive":-0.33424}
{"text":"Excessive force issues have not increased by volume in the past ten to twenty years, they have just been magnified due to the twenty four hour news cycle. People are consuming news way faster today then they were in the past. However, it regards to this issue, I feel that it's been a net positive. Excessive force on minorities is morally wrong and needs to be punished. Our country is a mix of many different races and cultures. One culture or race feeling superior to another will continue to cause chaos in our country as well as keeping in unbalanced.  ","receptive":-0.48091}
{"text":"I feel that you are advocating for the rights of the accused, is that correct ? Have you or someone you know ever been falsely accused? I’d like to hear more of your viewpoint .","receptive":0.05355}
{"text":"The victim may already have made other moves to make themself feel safe including self defense classes and going to the police.  If the victim already has gone to the police the police will help the victim decide what the alleged abuser should go through in order to be brought to justice. As for the false accusations, even though they are uncommon they still may exist and should not be taken as the person is not a threat but that they are accused of something which may or may not have happened.","receptive":-0.2307}
{"text":"Lately it seems the media has an agenda to divide the us population. The root of the issue is corrupt politicians creating racist policies and laws. The police enforce these racist laws that target minorities, The politicians pay millions in advertising to the same media groups that highlight these issues with law enforcement. But because they are beholden to these politicians that pay their bills that they never address the real issues. ","receptive":-0.42022}
{"text":"I have mixed feelings on what you are saying. Yes, removing him from campus would help give the other student and students a piece of mind. It would allow them to be able to walk around campus and not to be worried or afraid that they will run into this person. Yes, there is chance he could do it again. On the other hand this is just an accusation. There has been no proof that this person did this. On the off chance that this is not true think about how this person would be being accused for something he did not do and then being kicked off campus. There is a fine line and balance that needs to be thought of before a decision is made. ","receptive":1.26798}
{"text":"I agree with many of your points. I don't think the amount of backlash would change that much if the majority class was experiencing the same thing, I'm genuinely curious why you think that?","receptive":1.69089}
{"text":"It is very important that we remember innocent until proven guilty, and that is something that is determined through an investigation, which would be conducted by the school or hopefully the authorities. However, this does not protect the victim's rights, and victims have rights not to be further traumatized by their alleged attacker. Removing the person from campus would have very little effect on their standing as a student. Typically they can maintain work online or with their instructor if they have not been suspended during the course of the investigation. The victim takes priority in these cases, and their rights and well-being should come before the accused person.","receptive":-1.1409}
{"text":"So you just want to make sure that the victim feels safe? I think that your cause is admirable. Are there any other steps you think we should take? ","receptive":0.60264}
{"text":"There is quantitative evidence that very few people falsely accuse others of sexual assault. We must be concerned with victim rights and well being, these victims often have no where to go and will otherwise be faced with their attacker. The issue becomes a problem of victim blaming, which is unacceptable in this day and age. ","receptive":-0.7983}
{"text":"Sexual assault is a horrible crime and should NEVER be tolerated under any circumstances.  As a victim of sexual assault, I would want the attacker prosecuted to the fullest of the law and punished for the crime.  That said, there are often cases of false accusations on college campuses, and there should always be a presumption of innocence until proven guilty.  I believe that just because an accusation is made, does not necessarily mean a crime has been committed by the person being accused.  I do not feel that someone's life should be turned upside down until a complete investigation and determination is made whether there has been a crime and there is substantial evidence of such crime.  If there is substantial evidence against an assaulter, then yes, remove him immediately.","receptive":-0.27832}
{"text":"Please help to understand why you believe an alleged should be removed from society before due process has occurred. Who's right's do you think take precedence the alleged victim or perpetrator and why?  Have you been impacted by assault personally?","receptive":-0.46879}
{"text":"College campus sexual assault is real and it happens. Yes both women and men can lie, but some situation are more severe than others for someone to lie about. To compare women lying to a man seeking a \"fair trial\" is inaccurate. Trials as we all know are not fair and often times are just as biased.","receptive":-2.3909}
{"text":"I agree that social media accelerates these issues like a gas, but it does not mean we shouldnt take them seriously. We lve in a world of being able to figure it all out online. While this is great for certain things I truly belive it has caused an outbreak of criminal behavior. ","receptive":0.12872}
{"text":"I agree that all suspects should not be removed. You are innocent until proven guilty. However the focus should be on protecting the victim and finding the perpetrator.","receptive":0.1091}
{"text":"While there have been few cases where the police acted inappropriately with minorities,( in some cases, terribly) there have been many incidents that sparked outrage by Black Lives Matter which turned out to be appropriate action by the officers in the situation. The few cases that were bad included officers being dealt with accordingly. I've found that the mobs have often ruined the lives of innocent police professionals without getting all of the facts first.","receptive":-0.06573}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from that the individual had to do something to iniatate the confrontation with the police. However the police have had training to deal with these situations and should not have to use deadly force unless faced with an imminent threat. I agree that people should research the story from both sides before reacting so strongly.","receptive":0.93576}
{"text":"I do agree with this person. The news does tend to spend there stories to make them sound better.  Police have body cam now to protect everyone involved.  Some people still beleive in is the 1950s,  That time has passed and they should get over it not all cops are bad it only takes a few to create a bad image ","receptive":-0.74017}
{"text":"That's a good point that many times the victim is telling the truth. However, sometimes they are not. I think that instead, to protect the well being of the victim, the victim themselves should be removed from campus temporarily until the investigation is concluded. They should not receive any monetary or educational disadvantages as a result of this because like you said, they are already going through a lot.","receptive":0.30105}
{"text":"I absolutely understand your position for victim-safety, but just because a student is accused of sexual assault does not mean the event occurred. Unfortunately, there are cases where these situations are false, and interrupting the education of innocent parties is unacceptable. In situations such as this, the university needs to be involved to find a amicable solution for both parties until the case is closed. ","receptive":0.16613}
{"text":"Has the person across the crowded room been looking your way? If your eyes meet, smile and see what happens. If the person smiles back that’s a sure sign that they are open to having a conversation with you. Smiling is a universally accepted sign which in a way is a precursor to “hello.”","receptive":-0.52053}
{"text":"I believe that the media does play a major role in not showing the whole truth of a situation.  They do take an incident that happens and only show you the worst part of it.  If a person is attacked or hit by a police officer you are only shown that footage, you usually do not see what led up to it or what the person or criminal has done in the past. I also think that social media makes people gather and riot or protest when they might not have if it wasn't so prominent in the news and media.","receptive":1.48205}
{"text":"I agree that reporting about the loss of life is important because I believe, as I think you do, that all human beings have inherent worth and value.  I also agree that there is a level of injustice within law enforcement and the judicial system as they relate to people of color.  I believe that injustices should be investigated, and the system needs to change. However, the statement was not about reporting about the loss of life, but about public reaction.  I do think that the public's reaction is often overblown.  People often react, often harming others (whose lives are equally valuable) before finding out the whole story.  It is also important to note that while body cameras and cell phone videos are very helpful in bringing understanding to a situation, they are not perfect.  There have been at least a couple of instances recently in which certain parts of videos were shown while others were left out, but the parts which were left out showed the context of the situation and proved that the public reacted too soon and reacted wrongly.","receptive":0.85755}
{"text":"Police have a hard job. Many people assume they are at fault. They might be wrong but they are still human.","receptive":-0.72181}
{"text":"though human life IS valuable, they should only have a right to dignity if they themselves act in a dignified manner. Most occurrences between police and citizens had built up to fatalities due to the citizen acting out in an aggressive way. the police and citizen conflicts are a fault on both sides.","receptive":-0.45197}
{"text":"I agree with you that the incidents reported represent a small fraction of the interactions of the police with the public. It's true that in a lot of these cases the subject did not respond to the officer's instructions. Given this, do you feel that the actions in response to this were always appropriate? At what point to do you feel someone stopped by the police who felt like they were not committing a crime could reasonably resist based on their Constitutional rights? How much responsibility should the police have for controlling the situation by following their own guidelines? Is there a time when the public should take note of the situation and try to do something to fix it? I certainly agree that rioting and destruction are the wrong way to call attention to the problem. And calling for charges to be filed before a proper investigation violates the basic premise of our judical system. Assuming guilt is one of the actions denounced by the protesters. At want point, if any, do you think individual officers should be held legally accountable for their actions.","receptive":0.29687}
{"text":"The sight of innocent people, whether adult or child has no defense.  Even one life lost to misunderstanding or by ignorance by police is one too many.  It does happen to be reported more often in regards  minorities.  Perhaps the methods and training procedures should be readdressed police in order to handle altercations more wisely.  Perhaps training should not be including to ALWAYS shoot to kill.","receptive":-0.25356}
{"text":"These type of incidents aren't anything new.  They are reported on now and news spreads more quickly and widely due to modern news media.  Shoot first, ask questions later is far too common an occurrence then and now.","receptive":0.00057}
{"text":"the facebook like is immediately approach the people.","receptive":0.21205}
{"text":"This country was built upon the idea's of Due Process, which shouldn't disappear to make someone more comfortable. The fact is that even if the chance for a false report are small, does that small portion of people deserve to have their lives ruined and reputation forever tarnished? Only when the charges have been investigated and the person who has been accused found guilty, should the punishment be administered. ","receptive":-0.77832}
{"text":"They shouldn't be removed from campus to protect the victim's well being is because the \"victim\" might actually be lying. Not everyone in this world is honest. We can't expect the truth every time. Proof is highly important. With no proof, there should be no action. In addition, the \"alleged perpetrator\" is also trying to get an education. The so called \"victim\" is not the only one that goes to school. Both people have the right to stay in school. They both paid for it.","receptive":-0.75695}
{"text":"It's a good point that the accused shouldn't be perceived guilty until it's proven. Because sexual assault is such a traumatizing thing and because it's so prevalent on college campuses, sometimes the rights of the accused can be overlooked. I do still think that steps should still be taken to protect the victim and the accuser and accused should remain as separate as possible.","receptive":0.96096}
{"text":"While I agree these incidents are less common than we would think it does not necessarily mean that they are overblown. Some of these instances occurred when the victim was doing nothing wrong and police reacted with excessive force. Again while these instances are rare its natural for people to be upset when the people who are supposed to be protecting us react with excessive force and are not reprimanded or punished for their actions. ","receptive":0.53761}
{"text":"I agree that media coverage is important to get these issues to the public. Public pressure is a valuable tool to make sure that everyone is treated fairly. I agree that if non-minority classes were victims to this, then their would be more public outburst. ","receptive":0.4766}
{"text":"I agree everyone is innocent until proven guilty. I understand that the accuser would feel uncomfortable and awkward around the person who is being accused. So maybe it would be a good ideal if both parties took a few days off until the situation was resolved.","receptive":-0.2659}
{"text":"I agree that the proportion of adversarial police contacts to the number of total police contacts on any given day in the US is skewed by the media.  To be sure, almost all police contacts are virtually non-violent or carry no overt displays of police aggression, brutality against minorities, or corruption by officers.  There is a lot to be said about media hype and over-reporting on the cases that achieve notoriety. \n\nThat said, I don't think we can be totally dismissive in a \"few bad apples\" argument.  The nature of policing in this country has moved from settling neighborhood disputes and pursuing traffic violations, in many regions, into scenes of modern warfare, with emphasis on heavily armed, trigger-happy, officer-involved shootings.  It isn't necessarily fair, but police officers are held to a higher standard of conduct, and a significant trend of violent contact against minorities and unarmed citizens is more than a fluke or irregularity.","receptive":0.27835}
{"text":"I understand where you're coming from but with this being search a serious matter I would suggest that we find a middle ground for both until justice is served. We might want to move the accuser away from campus to remove the Trauma just in case she is truly a victim. But in matters like this we can't afford to let thing be until the case is solved. ","receptive":-0.68719}
{"text":"Because it is a challenging but important topic I see from as broad a view as possible, I want to understand the roll social media plays in furthering this problem.  I understand your idea is replaying does not help and in fact prevents dialogue and useful analysis.  I can actually say I did not consider social media to be a vehicle for dialogue and it seems like a valid idea.","receptive":0.2552}
{"text":"I am not as well-versed in this topic as I could be; however, it seems that often in these scenarios the perpetrator is more likely to fight back or be violent themselves. This does not, of course, include those instances when an innocent is harmed in error. However, increased violence in general tends to amp the sensitivity of those who are already vigilant due to being in harm's way on a regular basis. Though our policeman are trained, they are yet human and, like the rest of us, repeated experience can affect their judgment. This does NOT include those officers who have been proven to hold somewhat racist views and exercise unnecessary force as an abuse of authority. That is wrong! I am simply saying that the issue is probably not as black and white as it can be made in the media, which highlights specific cases rather than dealing with the whole.","receptive":1.10359}
{"text":"Police brutality is an issue that needs to be highlighted as it has affected people over many generations.  The prevalence of easily accessible video records (i.e. cellphones) has brought this to light even more, though it may be overly sensationalized by the news media who are always looking for higher ratings.  Although the minority community has been a target, we also forget that it's particularly low-economic areas that are affected the most.  ","receptive":0.57978}
{"text":"I feel as though social media has contributed to the \"uproar\" but for different reasons.  Perhaps it is providing a place to air videos and stories without worrying about retribution. If the police do something wrong or commit a crime, who do you report it to that will actually listen?  Like you, I too would like to see more data driven posts than just personal opinions. ","receptive":0.39409}
{"text":"The vast majority of interactions between police officers and civilians end routinely, with no one injured, no one aggrieved and no one making the headlines. But when force is used, a new study has found, the race of the person being stopped by officers is significant.","receptive":0.74131}
{"text":"I agree that social media has an impact on how we perceive the world and also how we communicate.  It is easy to provide images out of context or to inflame people further rather than have an honest conversation about the issues.  I also believe that unless you are a minority or someone you love is a minority, you can't truly understand how scary and dangerous life is for minorities.","receptive":-0.06424}
{"text":"While this person may be a predator, they have only been ACCUSED, and not proven guilty yet. While I do feel that the victim may want the person removed from campus immediately, we need to get all the facts straight in the situation before we call this person a predator. The necessary precautions should be taken to make the victim feel safe while this goes on.","receptive":0.49946}
{"text":"I agree that the media does sensationalize these incidents, however statistics show that minority groups and communities have been mistreated and profiled by police.  I don't think that the public reaction is a residue of misinformation, instead it may be a result of generations of police misconduct and biased judicial proceedings. I would like to know more about why you think that the public is reacting out of ignorance. ","receptive":1.35242}
{"text":"I also value human life and agree that we should have a society free from fear of unreasonable search and seizure.  While recent events are disturbing, I think we have to be careful to not paint all law enforcement with a broad brush saying they're all bad.  We need to take a closer look at these incidents and figure out if it's just a few cops causing the problems or if it's a more systemic issue.","receptive":0.66576}
{"text":"It sounds like you have a lot of sympathy for the victim in the situation. I appreciate that. Do you feel the person should immediately be permanently removed from campus? How would you feel about a temporary removal pending an investigation into the alleged assault? ","receptive":0.62909}
{"text":"Sexual assault accusations are just that, accusations. The perpetrator should only be removed after judged guilty. Innocent until proven guilty is a tried and true concept.","receptive":-1.21483}
{"text":"Do you feel that this is only white officers and black citizens, or do you think it is also a problem with black officers and white citizens? I'm asking because I'm trying to understand if you think it is a racial or minority issue. Do you also feel like it is other races or just these two?","receptive":1.44486}
{"text":"There have not been just \"some outright excessive force issues.\" In fact there have been many cases out of outright brutality and murder by the police, who in several cases than try and cover up their actions. These cases are not just \"flukes\" but are rather are an endemic issue in capitalist America where the police act as the personal bodyguards for the rich and elite. There is no \"dialogue\" to be had between police and the working class as they are class enemies with nothing in common. ","receptive":-2.05498}
{"text":"When a sexual assault is made and proven to be true the perpetrator should be removed. If they violate someone else's personal space and property, their rights deserve to be taken away. There should be great penalty for any proven sexual assault.  The campus should be safe from sexual assault perpetrators.","receptive":-1.29367}
{"text":"I understand your perspective. The accused should be considered innocent until proven guilty. However, considering that sexual assault is difficult to prove and takes a considerable amount of time, should any steps be taken other than removing the alleged perpetrator by the college to protect the victim?","receptive":0.81281}
{"text":"I don't believe it is I feel like all the information should be release so people tell the truth\nbut I also believe some police officer's will act like they can do anything these day ,","receptive":-0.60591}
{"text":"Body cameras and cell phone video do help in situations like this. However, making generalizations about a group of people and presuming them innocent regardless of whatever is going on only opens the opportunity for someone to take advantage. Every situation is different. ","receptive":-0.62657}
{"text":"Some points you make are true. Overall I agree. However, movements like BLM and others only target one group of people and not all us as a whole. There lies a problem. While yes, these protests do bring attention, it's not always right. ","receptive":1.10094}
{"text":"After more consideration, I too believe the alleged perpetrator should not attend the institution until facts can be established. It is unfortunate but probably a necessary step to insure peace among the students.","receptive":0.67539}
{"text":"Personal experience shouldn't matter when it comes to the issue of police and minority crime. The media seems to only highlight and focus on minority crime suspects well before they are proven guilty or innocent. I don't see a lot of coverage for when a white person commits the same crime.","receptive":0.53298}
{"text":"it is very possible that the girl is lying. but we have to be on the side of safety and well-being ofthe other hundreds of woman on campus . if she is lying  justice will take care of her. there are a lot of rapes go unreported so we need to deal with them.And be very protective of the person who yells rape. most of the rapes are real. college kids dont yell rape for the hell of it.","receptive":-1.13164}
{"text":"social media seem to shed more light on this issue as well as others. Before social media, issues like this were filtered by the mostly commercial media. Decisions were made based on what would sell. With these issues being posted regularly on the web, it could very well hold those in authority more accountable for their actions..  ","receptive":0.61168}
{"text":"The officers are doing their job. They do have the authority to stop and question and it is very well known for many years that you are supposed to follow the exact directions that an officer gives you. It is for their safety and yours! If a person is watching a taped recording of an attempted detainment or arrest, they will note how the suspect is acting prior to the officer shooting the suspect. Usually the suspect is not following the officers directions or orders. Plain and simple, do what an officer asks you to do. It does not matter what color your skin or their skin is. ","receptive":-1.72181}
{"text":"The victim needs to be protected.  Removing the perpetrator is a way to protect.  There may be less stringent alternatives such as limiting the perpetrator to a certain location away from victim.  We must take these allegations seriously and stop hoping they will go away if we ignore it.","receptive":0.40077}
{"text":"While protecting the rights of the victim, society also has a responsibility to protect the rights of the accused. Jumping to action in response to a mere accusation could do more harm than good. This is especially true if, after appropriate adjudication, it is determined that the accused is innocent. While this presents a moral and safety dilemma on campus, there are other solutions that might be examined that might ensure that both parties rights are preserved while the vistim's safety is protected. Solutions might include greater police presence, rigorous check-in procedures of both parties, and some sort of physical location knoweldge that authorities have on both parties while the issue enters legal proceedings.","receptive":0.62762}
{"text":"For me personally, I feel myself agreeing with you on several points and disagreeing with you on one. People who commit acts like this are actively endangering others. Additionally, their continued presence can cause emotional trauma to their victim(s). Additional  pain and trauma is something that should be mitigated asap, especially in a young adult who is still developing (and doesnt stop until they are 26ish).\n\nBut we cant punish the accused automatically. By assuming someone is guilty until proven innocent, we are potentially causing issues further down the line. Setting a precedent like this can allow for malicious abuse of our justice system until there is potentially nothing left. The accused has a right to a fair trial and is guaranteed this by the Constitution. \n\nOn the other hand, the legal process isnt perfect and is lengthy. In this situation, the accused should be responsible for switching schools or leaving all together. Additionally, the accused should wear an ankle bracelet to prevent stalking. This will allow the victim to feel secure at school and the courts to decide whether the accused is guilty.","receptive":0.38835}
{"text":"I think that your opinion has truth to it.  People are definitely more exposed to information and events much more often, and from many different places around the world.  This can make it seem like this are happening more frequently than in the past.  This does not make these events OK, but serves to shed a light on the darker areas of our society that still need to be worked on.","receptive":1.39409}
{"text":"I do agree with you to some extent, but keep in mind that if in fact the allegations are true, the victim's life could be further affected.I agree that a complete investigation must be made in order to determine guilt or innocence.While certainly an arrest warrant might be extreme until such time that there is ample evidence, I see nothing wrong with having a restraining order issued against the alleged defendant to protect the victim, especially if the alleged defendant is allowed to remain on campus","receptive":-0.8909}
{"text":"I agree with the statement that not all law enforcement is bad.  However, it is common sense to cooperate with law enforcement officers when they give a suspect a command.  I have been pulled over before, and I keep my hands on the wheel when asked for my license and registration, as I want to show the officer that I am not going to pull a weapon on him or her.  ","receptive":0.23983}
{"text":"While it's true that social media does often lead to false outrage and a culture based in over-hyping issues, I think there is a lot to be said about the police and the increasing amount of unjust incidents with racial minorities. These aren't just a few millennials with cell phones being oversensitive, this is indicative of systemic violence and aggression towards people of color in our country. There have been an innumerable amount of cases where police officers are overly aggressive to a suspect, or worse, an innocent person, because of their skin color, and I think more needs to be done about fighting this type of injustice and weeding out the types of officers who participate in this racial sterotyping.","receptive":-0.79572}
{"text":"I agree media does play a role in reporting these issues. But, I do not agree that these issues need to be swept under carpet, people need to know the current issues in today's society and an easy way to do this is to advertise through social media. Personally, I remain to be open-minded about these issues.","receptive":1.71354}
{"text":"It is important to protect innocent people regardless of race, gender, etc. From the limited times I have seen this on the news it is always someone that is failing to cooperate with a police officer. This always seems to escalate the situation. When a police officer asks you to do something you should have enough respect for them to comply.","receptive":-0.7853}
{"text":"They're exactly as common as they have been portrayed. You think that they're currently being overportrayed because in the past they were reported less. The truth is before the era of cell phone videos and police cameras police could get away with being aggressive, because it was their word against the suspect's and people naturally tended to trust the police more. Now police can't just lie about these encounters anymore, and people are paying more attention to them.","receptive":-0.76957}
{"text":"People should be able to feel relief and protected when a cop shows up, instead people are now scared and fear for their life. It has not been overblown because there is proof that people should indeed be somewhat cautious when they are around a cop.","receptive":0.15302}
{"text":"I think that this person is at least mostly right. A potential predator should be removed from a college campus and investigated very swiftly. Jailing before prosecution though, I am not so sure about. I understand the severity of this issue - and I think more severe action should be taken in almost all instances - but it is hard to jail or 'remove somebody from society' without proper judicial processes. This person in question should certainly be punished to a high degree and removed from the campus if they are guilty, but that is the problem with criminal allegations -- they need to be proven in order for somebody to go away. Sexual assault is a very traumatizing topic, and it brings out contentious discussion.","receptive":1.3108}
{"text":"Yes, I agree that injustice should be of public's interest and the public has the right to know. One issue is, however, the use of this crude knowledge that is out there. Information without context is a very dangerous source for news because it will only give rise to unfiltered hatred. Public should be well aware that the information they receive in the modern times might not be fact checked and unfiltered news material. Without this knowledge, it is understandable that the public's reaction to this news of injustice was just as the news they saw - unfiltered.","receptive":0.8382}
{"text":"I agree that the victim and the rest of the campus should be promptly protected from the actual perpetrator of a sexual assault. However, I think that there should be a reasonable evidence test to prevent an innocent person from being ejected from campus simply because a rejected lover decides to make unwarranted accusations as a means of achieving revenge. There are often opposing versions of a story, and I think it could set a dangerous precedent to allow a mere accusation to destroy an innocent person's academic goals.","receptive":-0.67531}
{"text":"I am in 100% agreement with you. This issue is just now getting brought to light. We are just scratching the surface with this issue. The fact that someone thinks that this is being overblown, is obviously someone who has some type of privilege. We honestly need to do more things to get these issues taken care of. Just letting our minorities get shot by cops for no reason. This needs to stop. ","receptive":-1.01365}
{"text":"I completely agree with you!  People automatically point the finger at the man in these situations, and \"jump the gun\" when it comes to automatically assuming guilt.  Everyone has the right to due process, because, you're right - anyone has the capability of lying.","receptive":-0.06567}
{"text":"I think that it is good that you acknowledge there are incidents that are happening between police and minorities. I agree that social media does more to exacerbate the issues than help it. I also believe there needs to be more analytics to determine what things could fix these kind of tensions. ","receptive":-0.20661}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from and I see your point of view. There has been many cases with no justice but we also can not forget about the instances where justice has taken place. I understand that it should always take place but everyones opinion on different situations is very different.","receptive":0.50487}
{"text":"I also feel that there is a right to dignity; however, there needs to be appropriate measures of self-defence as well. Sometimes there are instances where measures were used, but people still chose to disobey the officer's commands. It is unfortunate that this happens and I wish it didn't, but all human life is important; even the officers'.","receptive":-0.25439}
{"text":"The point about social media shows that we now have a better understanding of how often these police events occur. 10 years ago without social media it would not have been possible for so many people to find out about these events. We are now in a position where the public can know about all of these things in real time.","receptive":0.64987}
{"text":"I agree that it is important to remove sexual predators from highly populated areas such as college campuses, however I disagree it should be done immediately after an accusation. The \"wheels of justice\" mentioned play an important part in this scenario, as we cannot automatically assumed the accused is guilty until the situation is heard by a court. If there is clear cut evidence the accused is guilty, then at that point they should be removed from the campus, and possibly society.","receptive":-0.66142}
{"text":"I mean, I actually completely agree with you. I do think that excessive force is a problem and is usually focused on minority populations. People who look a certain way are often seemingly targeted or at the very least are more likely to be victims of excessive force, and it is slightly depressing that a lot of people would want to avoid a discussion on it. Although, at the same time I can see why people who are Caucasian would not want to believe it because their position in life does not allow them the opportunity to experience this type of discrimination. For them, it is as simple as \"Follow the law and no one will bother you.\"","receptive":0.3382}
{"text":"It's true that many people do not experience these crimes against minority communities, but that doesn't mean people can't feel sympathetic or do something actionable to help the cause. The police have a long way to go, especially considering the fact that they basically have special privileges that let them claim that as long as they \"felt threatened\", all their actions are justified and therefore evade real justice. I definitely agree that if incarceration happened to the majority class, we would never heard the end of it. Instead, minority groups struggle to be heard.","receptive":0.74561}
{"text":"I wholeheartedly agree with you. You are innocent until proven guilty in America, and no student should be removed from campus based on an allegation. They have a right to a fair trial before anything drastic like that happens.","receptive":-0.48234}
{"text":"I agree. It's not necessarily the right course of action to expel the perpetrator without due process, however, for the safety and well-being of the victim, it is what is best. As you said, this shows that the school supports and believes the victim. It's of utmost importance to protect victims. ","receptive":-2.17068}
{"text":"While I sympathize with the victim in this situation, I feel a policy requiring the immediate removal of the accused from campus regardless of the accusation is too far. The accused has rights in these situations as well. Yes, false reports are very rare, but they still can happen. Furthermore, sexual assault is a very broad term. All who perpetuate it any form deserve to be punished, but some forms deserve harsher punishment than other. Likewise, there may be some accusations that warrant the removal of the accused and others that don't. I would be more comfortable if it was decided on a case-by-case basis rather than a blanket rule.","receptive":0.58858}
{"text":"I agree that people should not be removed from campus without solid evidence. It is tantamount to a witch hunt to make some one guilty before having any proof. People should not be removed from campus without proof first of a crime.","receptive":-0.69067}
{"text":"I wouldn't even worry too much about sending messages. We can't go around worrying about what people think about what we do, or we'll never get anything done. The alleged perpetrator should be removed, though, while the issue is being investigated, just to avoid any kind of retaliation or further incidents.","receptive":0.29228}
{"text":"The issue with this phrasing is you have to provide a legal basis for the accusation. What happens if the person is innocent? Also what prevents false accuasations. I think a better stance goes through the proper legal channels.","receptive":0.33711}
{"text":"You are correct. One person's death is already one too much. But what are you going to do about it? Truly. Because typing it down behind a keyboard ain't going to do nothing. So I ask again. Do something about it. ","receptive":-1.84698}
{"text":"It is true that it is our best interest to protect the campus as much as we can and I see your point about the victim feeling more fear. It is sometimes the case that the alleged perpetrator is later found to not be the actual perpreator. Can I take your point as saying it is more important to ensure a victim feels safe at the expense of another person's right to a fair trial?","receptive":-1.07809}
{"text":"I agree with you that we need to be logical about these accusations. I think it is reactionary to remove the accused student from campus without any investigation. However, maybe we can compromise and agree that the accused should be kept away from the accuser for both of their comfort and safety?","receptive":0.54544}
{"text":"I agree with all of your points and can see that you have a lot of consideration for the emotional well being of the victim. I'd be interested to know what your thoughts are about the rights of the accused. Would their tuition be covered if the case was settled in their favor? Protecting victims of assault is absolutely valuable, I just have questions about the defendant too.","receptive":0.24135}
{"text":"I can understand your point of view. I also believe that the wheels of justice should turn, as an accusation is not proof of a crime.  I would like to know more about why your feeling are so strong about the subject.  I also wonder if you believe a restraining order would be affective, allowing the accused to still access their education while protecting the victim.","receptive":-0.9855}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from regarding peoples rights and I agree.  People should not have their rights violated without due process.  Let me ask you about the rights of the victim though.  I feel like sometimes their rights can be ignored in the rush to defend the rights of the accused.  ","receptive":0.08711}
{"text":"I completely understand why you hold that opinion. It is true that most public-police interactions are non-violent. But it's likely that some of those violent interactions are the result of bad police officers. Do you think it is possible that the system doesn't do a good enough job of getting rid of those bad officers?","receptive":0.7008}
{"text":"If you were accused without having actually committed the crime would you prefer to be removed prior to some investigation?  Now, you have suggested the perpetrator be jailed and I agree if a crime has been committed however your logic jumps from accusation to jail without any additional facts presented; in America it doesn't go 1) accusation 2) Prison, not yet anyway. Finally a suggestion is made that no chances should be taken however, again, the facts of the case have not been investigated and it wouldn't be fair to process if all removal took was an accusation.  ","receptive":-0.11513}
{"text":"Media can overblow coverage of some events.  Media can also ignore events that would otherwise receive a great deal of coverage.  The media's amount of coverage is not based on journalistic principles but is based on pushing an agenda. Some of that agenda includes empowering police to increasingly wage war on civilians.","receptive":-0.11402}
{"text":"I think you make some excellent points. But, what about the damage done to a person who is falsely accused. Once someone is accused and removed from campus, they will never be able to remove the associated stigma. Unfortunately, sexual assaults and flase reports of sexual assaults are both things that exist. ","receptive":0.10709}
{"text":"I understand being worried about the victim and future victims of the person accused of sexual assault. But we cannot harm one person just on the word of another. There has to be a through investigation first to make sure that we are not punishing someone who didn't do anything.  ","receptive":0.32932}
{"text":"I understand and agree that it is a horrible crime. What about people who are wrongfully accused? At least sometimes this must happen. The victim should definitely be protected and helped however possible.","receptive":0.68117}
{"text":"While I see your point, I do believe that some of the public reaction has been overblown. I do agree that there are real issues in some communities that are only being addressed by protests, though I believe in general that the public overreacts to every situation as if it a hate crime or brutality. I think that the actual instances of minority crime suspects actually being innocent is relatively smaller than what the public makes it out to be.","receptive":-0.90254}
{"text":"If the cops never pulled over black people then we'd probably have an increase in gangs and drug dealers in our society. I think blacks are to aggressive and need to be taught the proper way to live. If blacks were left alone in a society without cops they'd be killing each other left and right just like they do to this day. Just look at big cities like Chicago. Gangs are crazy over there. They are free to fight and kill each other day and night only because there are no cops around to stop them.","receptive":-2.92105}
{"text":"I understand your point and I agree that there are situations in which the public does jump to conclusions and blows some of these issues out of proportion. However, sometimes I think it's also true that there's more to unpack within these situations, and that it is sometimes a question of racial profiling and racism. I understand why you think that the public reaction is sometimes a product of ignorance and misinformation, but it is also partly true that police sometimes act ignorantly and on their own misinformation — for example, when they consider someone to be armed without actually knowing or checking, but confront them with violence regardless. ","receptive":0.03876}
{"text":"I absolutely agree with you - the right to human life and dignity is an essential aspect of our democracy and the fundamentals on which we built this country. When routine traffic stops become hotbeds for police violence, it is clear there is a problem. People of non-white races are clear targets of police violence and we must do something in order to protect all citizens of our country.","receptive":0.44932}
{"text":"I agree that removal of the perpetrator is in the best interest of the victim in terms of their safety and comfort. Simply being removed from campus, however, can have lasting and damaging effects on academic and financial success. Being away from a class for the extent of the investigation can doom a persons grades and make it impossible for them to catch up. Unless ample opportunity is provided to stay current with course load, they're effectively being punished without due process. ","receptive":0.27376}
{"text":"they must be punished\ni admit with the above given words as we can not judge anyone without proof.","receptive":-0.16289}
{"text":"I understand that you think the media is overblowing events between minorities and police. I'm sure some of these cases are overblown because that's what sells and gets clicks. I think there is however something to be said about many of these cases. Time and time again there's an unarmed person of color being abused by a cop. I think the only logical answer is to make sure every cop in America has a camera recording while on duty. If there's no abuse taking place, there's nothing to hide and this will prove the cops innocent. ","receptive":0.33043}
{"text":"While it is true that these incidents sometimes start with a suspect resisting arrest, do you believe that the amount of force by the officers is warranted? Do you believe that officers have complete freedom in their interaction with a suspect or is there a limit? I agree that rioting or destruction of property has not accomplished anything positive. Do you feel that there is a productive way to protest the wrongs that these people feel has been done? Do you think they should be allowed to protest at all? What do you think should happen to an officer that has been accused of wrongdoing while the investigative process is still ongoing?","receptive":-0.89179}
{"text":"I agree that the public does not always respond appropriately to these situations. Regardless of a person's innocence or guilt, riots do not solve anything. I think that it's important thorough investigations are conducted, both for the sake of the officers and the civilians involved in these altercations. ","receptive":1.58969}
{"text":"I agree with you about removing the alleged perpetrator from campus immediately after an allegation of sexual abuse. I also agree that no permanent action should be taken until the case is further examined. Protecting the victim is of the utmost importance. ","receptive":-0.02253}
{"text":"Crime prevention is an approach for reducing individual and community risks of becoming crime victims ","receptive":-0.80994}
{"text":"I agree that the issue has not been overblown. In fact often the persons killed by police weren't engaged in any criminal activity at all, such as Tamir Rice. Police overreaction is real and I commend NFL players for taking a knee to protest this ongoing injustice. ","receptive":-1.18031}
{"text":"I tend to agree with what you are saying.   Life needs to be respected and we need to make sure that officers of the law are upholding the law and that they are not being overly aggressive and not violating the law and rather upholding the rule of law and showing it the regard it deserves.   They need to rely on force and lethal force much less. ","receptive":0.1345}
{"text":"I agree that we should take the safety of the victim as a high priority in our policy decisions.  The victim will often times be scared and removing the suspect from the campus could help the victim feel safer.  However, we also have to take the rights of the accused into consideration.","receptive":0.5145}
{"text":"I see the authors point in that the public reaction has been overblown and even exaggerated in terms of how often these events occur.  Arguably, the suspects in these case have done something wrong in the first place.  The police have a tough job and sometimes things get heated. ","receptive":-0.74365}
{"text":"I see your point that the victim will need to feel safe during their recovery period, however, there have been many cases of false accusations in the past. Removing someone from campus entirely would hurt their chances of future success and may not be necessary if they are found not guilty. I would like to ask how you would feel if you were suspended from school for a crime that you did not actually commit? I believe the alleged perpetrator should remain on campus, but be separated from the victim, until a verdict is reached and a jury determines whether they are guilty or not.","receptive":0.8108}
{"text":"I understand the way you feel. Protecting victims is important, as well as fostering a culture of safety and security on campus. However, it is also important that due process be followed, because this is a Constitutional right. Everyone is supposed to be innocent until proven guilty. So the reason why I think the way I do is because removing someone who has not been given a fair trial is automatically assuming they are guilty. ","receptive":-0.33735}
{"text":"You're right, the news only shows a small amount of what really goes on.  On a larger scale, a lot of cops are very professional and are not violent.  The news is only focusing on a select few cop/criminal suspect cases. ","receptive":-0.07698}
{"text":"I understand why you fell that way, but don't we still have to use the presumption of innocence to guide us?  I agree that victims should not be subject to additional stress but I also think that the accusation needs to have merit or valid evidence before we convict someone.","receptive":0.19969}
{"text":"I completely agree.  Although it may seem unfair to immediately remove the alleged perpetrator, it is more than likely (based on statistics) that they victim is telling the truth.  Of course the student should not be expelled until the accusation has been proven, but it is very important to keep the victim in mind.  Allowing the accused to continued access of campus is absurd.","receptive":-0.00865}
{"text":"I think that there should be a ton of measures to protect the victim in this situation, including protective orders, protective surveillance, among other things. However, I don' think that removing the accused is always the best option. If it is a cut and dry case, then ofcourse, remove them, but in a murkier case, where there is doubt that the accused committed the crime, the case for removing them should be greatly debated.","receptive":0.47747}
{"text":"I completely get your take on this as public reaction usually blows things out of proportion. Let me ask you, have you heard the statistics on minorities and crime besides what the media offers? Is it plausible that the correlation is real, and there is a broader problem present here. ","receptive":-0.44735}
{"text":"You can't just remove the alleged perpetrator of the sexual assualt without knowing all the facts revolving around the situation. People should still be assumed innocent until  proven guilty. Sure, false sexual reports might be somewhat rare but they do still happen. It's not fair to just jump right to the conclusion that because you've been accused of a sexual assault that you're outright guilty without really looking into the matter. ","receptive":0.08858}
{"text":"Yes, I do agree with you on many points that you've made. I also feel it is important to report on any loss of life in this context. However, I would also like to point out that some reporting has been somewhat \"hyped up\" by over-enthusiastic news reporters. I believe it is always important to maintain a leveled approach when evaluating the significance of a report. That way, the truth of a situation will more likely apparent.","receptive":0.02339}
{"text":"Of course it is easier to believe the victim.  However, there are instances where this type of abuse is reported falsely.  A thorough investigation is needed, but instead of removing the alleged abuser from campus, perhaps the victim and alleged abuser should be confined to their respective dorms until the investigation is complete.","receptive":-0.24476}
{"text":"It is true that there have been some excessive force problems, so I see where you are coming from. I believe that in many cases, police do not use excessive force against minorities and these cases of non-violence are not highlighted by social media. I think I understand your point as being if social media analyzed the data of these reported instances, a trend of violence against minorities would be discovered. Let me ask you if you think it's possible that the data uncovered would show the videos of excessive force issues are outliers rather than a common occurrence.","receptive":0.53413}
{"text":"I see your point.  However, sometimes confrontations are overblown, and the attention they receive from protests makes matters worse.  The public's reaction is occasionally overblown.","receptive":-0.5692}
{"text":"I don’t think this is an issue of valuing life as much as an issue of non-discrimination. There is too much profiling, which leads to an over identification of minority suspects.  I believe that less profiling would lead to fewer negative confrontations. ","receptive":-0.12476}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from, you make some valid points. I never considered how important it is to err on the side of caution to protect a victim, despite the accusations not being confirmed. It is true that the investigation can be started with the accused not being on campus. ","receptive":0.8108}
{"text":"It is true that \"injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,\" and I see your point that generations of minority communities have experienced no justice or protection to the forefront of public policy. It is also sometimes the case that injustice against the majority class receives public confrontation, in the case of police brutality or unfair incarceration, it isn't always the case. Moreover, not all police officers are corrupt, which the public reactions as of late tend to ignore.","receptive":0.24561}
{"text":"I agree that people should be given their rights to a trial before being thought of as guilty.  If the person that is being accused of the crime is thrown off campus, then I think that the accuser should be taken off campus as well......until the case is figured out one way or another.  It is not fair and just to automatically punish a person just because a woman says that they did something wrong.","receptive":-0.12122}
{"text":"I can agree with this person's response. I believe that if we couldn't record every single instance of minority crime and the police we would find the same amount of crime as previous years. I also think if we took more time to explore crime in lower population centers we would find more white crime and see that it's the same for both races. ","receptive":0.62672}
{"text":"I see your point, it's important for the victim to feel safe after a sexual assault. However, just an allegation of wrong doing shouldn't mean we treat someone as guilty. I think the overall blanket statement that everyone accused of sexual assault should be removed from campus doesn't allow for an investigation by law enforcement and would treat everyone as guilty based simply on an accusation.  ","receptive":1.08858}
{"text":"I am also in agreement this precedent does set up some for attack by others with little evidence and possible false evidence. I did say they should be taken off campus but see the possiblilty of abuse of this. There of course could be some procedures in place to protect both sides of an argument and I would hope and individuals with knowledge we would be able to place to lessen any wrongful punishment for those who are innocent.","receptive":0.16118}
{"text":"It's true that there's a right to dignity and living without fear of unwarranted police interactions. I certainly understand where you're coming from with regards to the priorities of certain police officers in dangerous situations. While it's sometimes the case that lethal force could be justified in police-civilian interactions, I believe that a focus on de-escalating dangerous situations is the best way for police to solve a situation, and I feel it should be their focus. I would be like to ask which situations you feel lethal force might be rightly employed. That being said, I feel that a focus on de-escelatory tactics is the best solution for the sake of police, civilians, and police-civilian relations.","receptive":1.00487}
{"text":"I absolutely agree with you. Why should an alleged perpetrator of a sexual crime be allowed to continue to be on campus? To have them there, potentially facing their accuser every day, would be incredibly traumatic for most people and would not be fair to endure. The safety issues alone would seem a significant reason to remove that person from campus until the outcome of the trial.","receptive":-1.57809}
{"text":"I agree with you. The victim has every right to be on campus, while the person who committed the evil act should be expelled and removed. This would help the victim better assimilate back into a normal college environment and feel much more comfortable walking around without the fear if seeing the person. The victim deserves to be accommodated to, not the other way around. ","receptive":-1.1892}
{"text":"While it is true that false claims of sexual assault represent a small percentage of overall claims, we cannot overlook the possibility that any individual accusation could in fact, be false. If we remove a student from campus based only on an accusation, it could destroy that person's college career. We have a justice system that is based on the notion that it is better to let 10 guilty men go free rather than send 1 innocent person to jail. If someone is at least charged in a court of law with sexual assault, then I might be more open to preventing them on campus, but not just a simple accusation. ","receptive":-0.31883}
{"text":"I agree that it is pertinent to protect the victim and keep them safe. It is already a scary situation, and the victim took a big step in reporting the crime and should not have to live in fear afterwards. While people are innocent until proven guilty, you do not want to leave any risk of another crime happening again whether it is retaliation towards to alleged perpetrator or the alleged perpetrator going after the victim again.","receptive":-0.30031}
{"text":"Wow, I really admire your knowledge on this issue. I can respect people who take the time and effort to be able to delve into topics as deep as this. I'm enticed with your mention of the majority of the US households not knowing/experiencing these injustices, because it draws the question wether or not people can form a view point on the basis of them knowing only what the \"know\". I would be delighted to continue this conversation over a cup of coffee, maybe at the local house down the street? ","receptive":1.31969}
{"text":"I disagree, I believe the police force deals with a lot of crime and eventually gets used to specific races committing these crimes. They speak about black men being pulled over for no reason in a black neighborhood with a high rate of crime. If mostly blacks live in the neighborhood and its other people of the same race committing these crimes then it gives justification for police to stop them","receptive":-0.62476}
{"text":"I would have to agree with your viewpoint. I think if people would look at the facts rather than the content made to spark outrage I think many people would change their minds on this issue. I'd have to say that you definitely opened my eyes to some of the problems with this topic.","receptive":1.01098}
{"text":"I agree that someone who is convicted and proven should be removed as quickly as possibly from society. I think the keyword here is convicted. All that has been given is an accusation. I think we should be very careful in how we treat the accused. We all have basic rights that should not be infringed upon based on mere accusations.","receptive":-0.67068}
{"text":"I agree. The removal of this alleged perpetrator would provide a less toxic environment around campus if there were to be legal proceedings following the investigation. It is very important to keep the campus safe and secure and not let this issue result in any negative impacts to the other students on campus. This would allow the authorities to proceed with their necessary investigations without interruption.","receptive":0.07006}
{"text":"I am trying to be as open-minded and receptive to your views as much as possible. My only concern is that this is an accusation and has not been founded to be true. I understand that protecting the accuser and other campus is a priority of the main concern. Interrupting the academic studies of an innocent student that was falsely accused of whatever reason can cause as much harm to the student if innocent. I agree in removing the student for a temporary short period while the issue is addressed, but needs to resolved in a timely fashion.","receptive":0.82932}
{"text":"I completely agree with the sentiments provided by the aforementioned participant. The presence of and history of America further shows how there is a disparity when it comes to the police and minority confrontations. Slavery/discrimination plays(ed) a part in how the minorities are treated by the law enforcement. It is clear that there is a use of unnecessary force and unfair treatment of the minorities, and this cannot be considered \"overblown\" because many lives of our minorities are lost. ","receptive":-0.32846}
{"text":"I agree that it would be helpful to have a good reliable analysis of police use of excessive force against minorities. You have a good point there. Perhaps these heavily publicized incidents are very atypical. However, don't you think that even if that is the case, still these events are unacceptable and we should make necessary changes to eliminate them?","receptive":0.31654}
{"text":"I completely agree. There are always going to be 'bad apples'. the media is notorious for blowing things way out of proportion. I would like to see the actual statistics and not the statistics that the media has created. it would be very informative to have this information so that people can make informed decisions instead of always believing what the media says","receptive":-0.69735}
{"text":"I agree with you on many of the points that you made.  The police have a lot of power and they don't always use their power appropriately.  However, there are times when their life, or their partner's life is threatened. They need to make split-second decisions very often and sometimes those decisions don't have the best outcomes.  I think each confrontation between police and a minority individual needs to be examined separately, as each situation is very unique.","receptive":2.1345}
{"text":"I agree that in our country a person is innocent until proven guilty.  The accused person should be barred from campus only if they have previous violent behaviors and/ or deemed that they could pose a threat to themselves or others.  Every effort should be made to protect the alleged victim such as an escort around campus or maybe home study.","receptive":1.04544}
{"text":"I understand your point of view however my opinions are completely opposite from you. I think that we are allowing way too many immigrants into our country which is taking away from american citizens. I should not have to pay for their food stamps, child care and homes when i can barely afford mine. No one is helping me out.","receptive":-0.83309}
{"text":"I wholeheartedly agree that it's being blow out of proportion.  Police officers have a very difficult job and anyone that refuses to comply with them risks an unpleasant confrontation.","receptive":-0.57235}
{"text":"I agree. It is a well known fact that the vast majority of rape accusations turn out to be accurate, thus...for the sake of safety...the claimed perpetrator should be temporarily removed from campus until he/she is either convicted or exonerated. I do believe in \"innocent until proven guilty\" so it should be kept quiet, lest an innocent person be labeled a rapist their entire life even if they did nothing. ","receptive":-0.42994}
{"text":"I agree with you 100% about your views and opinions. Hate crimes have gone up during the Trump presidency. Police can savagely beat someone and still not receive any jail time. ","receptive":-0.3192}
{"text":"     I can agree with what you said.  It seems we must not be too hasty in deciding things particularly with legal matters that can lead to fines, imprisonment, not to mention social stigma.  There is a reasoning process which we need to adhere to and you are right about letting a proper investigation being carried out.  Also there is often two sides to a story with one being a complete fiction maybe.","receptive":-0.67678}
{"text":"I agree that it's probably a good idea to not allow the accused back to school until everything gets resolved. Sexual Assault is a big deal, and the consequences resulted from such an act can cause serious life long mental disorders.","receptive":-0.55957}
{"text":"It is often true that the victim could feel more fear from having the alleged perpetrator near them on the same campus. I understand where you are coming from. The allegations might not be true. I would like it if you could tell me more about how the investigation could increase with the perpetrator off campus.","receptive":1.23672}
{"text":"I do agree. I feel everyone has a human right to feel safe and not feel fear when having contact with the police. That should be a basic civil right.","receptive":0.80117}
{"text":"I can agree that everyone is important, and that when someone is killed it is a big deal. Since I don't keep up on the news I don't really know how it is address in the media, but I agree that some law enforcement need to be taken out of there profession because they don't belong there. Treating all people with respect is important, especially when it comes to police.","receptive":0.41228}
{"text":"I understand that it is important for the victim to have peace of mind in this scenario. Colleges have been far to lenient in allowing sexual assault crimes to go unpunished on campus. My primary concern is the immediate removal of the alleged perpetrator. Even though false accusations are incredibly unlikely, a policy like this might increase false accusations. Remember, people should be assumed innocent until proven guilty. Both the perpetrator and the victim have rights that should be protected.","receptive":-1.35587}
{"text":"I completely agree with you. Since there's 400,000 contacts each day, it only makes sense that a very small number of contacts will be violent in some type of way. You don't hear about large numbers of violent contacts though. There's only a few and of course that is going to happen with so many contacts. The media blows it out of proportion and doesn't talk about how one incident occurred, but theres 400,000 other contacts happening a day that are safe.","receptive":-0.81772}
{"text":"I agree that social media, and the use of technology, such as cell phones, has become a prominent reason as to why these confrontations are more well known to the public now. However, I do not believe that is the reason it is overblown. These occurrences may have been happening for many years, and it should be acknowledged by the general population. In recent years, the current president has also been a bad example of how to treat minorities, and the racism is coming back strong.","receptive":-1.03068}
{"text":"I can see and understand why you would feel this way. This is a horrible situation we are discussing and these are valid feelings. The only detail that I might question is that the person in question is an \"alleged perpetrator\" so alleged means without proof. I think we stand on a slippery slope when we start treating \"alleged perpetrators\" as actual criminals. Maybe a better stance might be to remove both the victim and the \"alleged perpetrator\" to protect them both, as well as protecting the school, and it's students.","receptive":0.19969}
{"text":"I agree with you that there is a real issue of confrontation between the police and minority communities. I also agree that there is a long history of abuse that has long gone unpublicized. Speaking up about the problem and broadcasting the incidents could help change the way these interactions go, but I think that there needs to be better training within the police departments on how to stop racial bias.","receptive":-0.23587}
{"text":"Your points are well taken though, in fairness, it's sometimes difficult to be empathetic to minority groups whose political position you personally do not support. Having personally witnessed a police stop in Torrance, California, I can state that there is indeed such an offence as a DWB - Driving Whilst Black. I saw this with my own eyes and personally intervened as I knew the both the driver and passenger who were stopped.","receptive":-1.2992}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from, but I do believe that further action needs to be taken than is currently being done. I know you mentioned possibly having further protection while the person is being investigated, and I do think that is a step in the right direction. Let me ask you about counseling for the alleged victim while the case is being investigated. How do you feel about integrating this as part of the process? ","receptive":0.67044}
{"text":"This is an unfair response to a simple ALLEGATION. The person accused may have done nothing wrong, and removing them from campus without due process is a punishment for a mere accusation. In the event that they are found guilty, it makes sense: It is expulsion and legal actions that will be incurred. However, with the number of accusations that are falsely made to punish the defendant, in this case, is wholly preemptive. \n\nThe accuser may feel uncomfortable with the accused still present on campus, but that is just going to have to work--until the person is actually convicted of something you are punishing an innocent person, due to the simple fact that everyone, in every situation, should *ideally* be presumed \"innocent until proven guilty.\" This subverts the foundation of our justice system, and notwithstanding that the campus is not a mini-justice system it does go against what our legal foundation is built upon. It is not fair.","receptive":-0.81883}
{"text":"Perhaps that makes sense if the perpetrator was running around attacking victims, but the majority of sexual accusations are isolated incidents. In these cases, there is no clear risk to the possible victim or others that the perpetrator will strike again. Therefore, the normal justice procedure should be followed and the alleged perpetrator should be allowed to continue schooling until the facts against him/her can be established. The harm of expelling potentially innocent accused far outweighs the risk to the campus community.","receptive":-0.59661}
{"text":"I thoroughly agree with your viewpoint, and there is plenty of evidence to support this. I feel like we really need to try to breach the divide to make the changes that need to be made. Somehow, people need to see that this really is happening and that we need to make immediate changes because lives literally depend on it.","receptive":0.48635}
{"text":"I agree that the perpetrator should be removed form campus but not fully expelled until a trial happens. I think that it is important to support the victim in these cases because they are in a fragile state. I also agree that the safety of the victim should be first priority especially when an investigation begins and they will be reminded of what happens daily. ","receptive":0.10709}
{"text":"I can agree that social media's influence has been more prevalent in today's society. That affects of social media on us is not clear. What is clear however the police power and control has gotten stronger over the years. The police have authority of any citizen and arrest you at any moment, even if you do know the laws. Any phenomena described by media is surely to dwarfed by the reality of what is really going on and not covered.","receptive":-0.78068}
{"text":"It is also the student's side that we have to look upon. Students sometimes give them all way to commit mistakes and it leads to such problems. Not only college can take responsibility for this but each and every person must take responsibility,","receptive":0.25378}
{"text":"I AGREE . THAT  ACCUSED SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE CAMPUS. I THINK WE HAVE TO WAIT FOR A TRIAL TO FIND OUT IF THE PERSON REALLY COMMITTED THE CRIME.WE HAVE TO BE CAREFUL TO CONVICT THE RIGHT PERSON.","receptive":0.10709}
{"text":"I respect your opinion and I am trying to see it from your eyes. You make some great points but what if the alleged perpetrator is innocent and the reported sexual assault is false? Then authority runs the risk of really setting back this innocent persons studies, work, career, etc. Maybe we could agree that removed the perpetrator from campus would be case to case based on how much proof we have that the issues actually happened?","receptive":-0.11513}
{"text":"Anyone can be accused of this.  They canned by prosecuted just by being accused.  If they act violent after the accusation, then removal may be warranted.  Every scenario is different.","receptive":-0.82956}
{"text":"I agree with you in part, the person should have legal recourse and not be removed completely out of society as a whole before a trial, or even before formal charges are leveled. I do think though for the safety of the victim that it may be best to have the alleged perpetrator removed from activities on campus UNTIL charges can be brought or dismissed, it is a student safety issue. It's a tough call either way, but honestly we should consider student safety over individual rights.","receptive":0.33711}
{"text":"I see your point that it is important for the victim to feel safe while on school property. While trying to see this situation from both sides, do you think there is a way to make both parties feel safe and protected while the investigation is carried out without dismissing either individual from campus? I believe an alternative will help eliminate bias until the truth can be revealed.","receptive":0.07006}
{"text":"Why do you believe the media would overstate these issues? What do they gain from it? What facts and research are you basing these opinions on? I would to know more about where you are coming from and how your views are formed. I want to understand your background on this.","receptive":-0.83624}
{"text":"I understand that there have been several cases in the media about the confrontations about minority crime suspects but if we are not informed as a community then all of these issues will be swept under the rug. I feel it's better to be informed than uninformed don't you agree? I also agree that if there was better communication between the arresters and the arrestees then they would understand why they were being detained. ","receptive":-1.0955}
{"text":"I agree with you.  I think it is human nature to focus on negatives rather than positives, which results in distorted views.  This sort of misinformation prevents real solutions being made for real problems.","receptive":0.58969}
{"text":"I pretty much agree with everything you've said. I can't imagine how horrible victims must feel facing their attacker or having the chance to face their attacker on campus. They are probably constantly looking over their shoulder. All students should be made aware of this person, as they are a danger to society, if they are not going to do anything about the attackers (which seems to be the usual case). ","receptive":-0.35587}
{"text":"I definitely agree with this statement--it is true that minority communities are unfairly treated by police and that the general majority are unaware of the extent of these issues. If police brutality moved to the majority, a lot more people would be willing to do something about it. What do you think of how social media has increased awareness of these incidents?","receptive":0.1345}
{"text":"I agree with you on some of those reasons, but how is one or two police officers killing an innocent person going to effect the whole country? I understand why you’re angry and feel the way you do. One person dying is tragic, I will continue to think about the victims family.","receptive":0.37524}
{"text":"I agree that the accused perpetrator should be kept away from the victim. This could mean removing the accused from campus, or it could simply require added security measures. The accused does have rights and while emotionally one's gut reaction might be to consider them guilty by accusation, they have to be considered innocent until proven guilty. So, unless there is hard proof that the incident happened, the rights of both parties should be taken into consideration.","receptive":0.53302}
{"text":"I could not agree more with this statement. I feel the same way. I don't think there has been any increase in incidents, rather we just have more access to them. There are cameras everywhere. These videos and reporting on incidents drives ratings for news agencies.  ","receptive":-1.23902}
{"text":"Although I agree with your statement in regards to to numbers, I am still feeling that this is a valid subject that needs to be addressed and is not just being overblown. Confrontations are going to happen with police, but you have to look at the statistics of who they are having these confrontations with. Yes, it is going to be with every race out their right now, but the numbers seem to be much higher with Minorities. This is where people are getting these numbers and statistics that you are reading about. Don't get me wrong, I don't believe it is as bad of an issue that has been depicted in our news rooms, but it is still an issue. ","receptive":-0.05846}
{"text":"You are right, I think, there needs to be a strong value placed on all human life. In my community, there have been attacks and offenses hedged against both officers and civilians alike. Can I perhaps ask you to expand on your thoughts regarding the particularly racially charged nature of many of these incidents?","receptive":1.04191}
{"text":"I agree with you that these incidents did happen in the past as well before social media. I think that now they are taking the approach of only showing when minorities are involved rather than look at the statistics that show that minorities are not targeted like the media seems to have portrayed them as.  ","receptive":1.07117}
{"text":"The question posed was about overblown public reaction to confrontations and not reaction to loss of life. Every loss of life is important, whether taken accidentally, forcefully, or naturally. News media are getting a hold of body camera footage for instances in confrontations regarding people of color, but they are not requesting or showing comparison footage for how similar situations with caucasians are handled. This causes emotion and theory to lead the charge in response to current situations, and I believe because of the lack of full disclosure in all instances 'some' of these situations have been overblown. ","receptive":-0.95809}
{"text":"I can definitely see what you are saying, in particular the looting seems to me to really be an instant turn off for most people. And it is sometimes hard to tell how common something is by how the media portrays it because news is by definition out of the ordinary. It is also so easy to have sympathy for the officer, he looks like my friend from high school so for me it is a little tough. I am trying to recognize my bias there though, that it isn't right for me to be more sympathetic of the officer than I am of the people calling for his arrest. Because of those little biases I confront every day, I try to take a step back and put myself in the shoes of the people I don't understand. So, with the looters and protesters I can think about it and see that they are angry and hurt. They are scared. How would you or I feel if the police were in our neighborhoods, stopping us every night. I walk my dog all over at 11pm, and I cant imagine how horrible it would be for cops to pull up on me with guns drawn because I \"fit a description\". Would I know what to do? Probably, but what if I got nervous and reached into my pocket to check for my phone? Would I be dead? No, because I am a white lady. So yeah, I think it is important to recognize that the problem is not overblown just because it isn't happening to you.","receptive":-0.04457}
{"text":"I completely agree with you. Is very important to eliminate the alleged perpetrator and support a victim in continuing with his / her life. Sexual assault and sexual misconduct remains a serious problem and we needs to change the culture on campuses.","receptive":-0.61513}
{"text":"I agree with the statement above, as due process is something that must occur. Just as they stated, without due process there is a possibility that another crime occurs. There have been accounts where someone is thrown into jail when they weren't the ones who actually committed the crime. However, there should be a higher priority on safety around the individual who is accused of said crime - in the event that they could do so again. Arguably, this could then lead to further issues as it's assumed they are guilty but it's not an easy thing to handle.","receptive":0.62878}
{"text":"I understand your point about how visible modern day lynching and killings of minorities are, I see them often myself. Where my confusion comes from is why we’re only seeing reports about individuals of minority groups. Statistics have shown that many men and women have been killed across the board .. not just people of color. I do agree with you that senseless killings need to end, but I fear for all men and women. What are your thoughts about this?","receptive":0.74561}
{"text":"I agree with you that personal experience and point of view plays a large role in this issue. Because of this, I feel it is difficult for the majority of Americans to empathize with what is happening between police and minority communities. To us, as White Americans, it may appear at first that there is an overblown response. But in reality, we must check our own biases and recognize that we need to rely on the experience of those in the situations being talked about in the media.","receptive":0.13598}
{"text":"I don't like the incident of the perpetrator should be removed the serious crime and they will most likely be in jail due to the act.","receptive":-0.81883}
{"text":"I understand why you think the person accused of sexual assault should immediately be removed from campus, but it's possible that the alleged perpetrator was falsely accused. You are correct that is unfair that victims and other potential victims could be forced to attend school with someone engaging in predatory behavior. It's also true that many assault accusations prove to be true, but what if the alleged victim's claims are false? It sometimes is the case that the alleged victim is lying for one reason or another, perhaps because they are craving attention or have something against the accused. How would you feel if this turned out to be the case?","receptive":-0.92994}
{"text":"I tend to agree with you. The public reaction to negative incidents between police officers and minorities is appropriate and needed to raise awareness. Police have an important job to do and should be respected, but they need to be held accountable as well.","receptive":1.02339}
{"text":"I agree with your statement. False sexual assault allegations are quite rare, and it is generally better to believe the victim than the alleged abuser in these circumstances. Furthermore, I do believe that the alleged abuser should get the chance to defend themselves before being kicked out or have it go on their permanent record. In some cases having them take a seminar or course on sexual harassment might be more beneficial that straight up expelling them. ","receptive":-0.4392}
{"text":"I completely agree with you. Humans all have the right to be treated as--well--HUMANS, and what has been happening lately is showing that police, at least, think of some humans as less deserving of rights and dignity.","receptive":-0.95809}
{"text":"I also value human life and agree that living without fear is a right that we all should enjoy. However, let me ask you about self protection. It is true that police officers prefer to protect themselves, but what kind of racially charged statement is that making? While everyone has the right to protect themselves, what about police officers and how their job is to protect the citizens of this place? ","receptive":-0.38402}
{"text":"Although I do think it's important to remove a CONVICTED perpetrator, I do not think it would be fair to remove someone who has simply been accused. Of course, I think that every situation is different and in some cases, when there is more than a reasonable doubt that an accused perpetrator did actually commit the crime (multiple witnesses, for example), for example, then, yes, the accused perpetrator should be removed from campus. However, there have been so many reports of people who have been accused of crimes who have ultimately been determined to be innocent, that I feel that there needs to be a higher level of proof before action is taken.","receptive":-0.55957}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from, however I do believe the public reaction has been severely overblown to overwhelm the citizens with these issues and therefore causing a reaction to keep these issues long going instead of trying to resolve the problems. ","receptive":0.1345}
{"text":"I understand there are numerous police confrontations but the small amounts of ones we are seeing mishandled often involve minorities. Once could conclude this is a coincidence, but the data shows there is a high proportion of minorities being targeted for crimes they didn't necessarily commit. These altercations of excessive force against minorities are often over petty crimes and not serious offenses.","receptive":-0.16957}
{"text":"Do you feel as though the reward of removing offenders outweighs the risk of removing an innocent wrongly accused individual? I would expect the removal would bring a sense of relief to the alleged victim. Are there any studies supporting this?","receptive":-0.02253}
{"text":"I agree with you on all points you made. We must maintain the \"innocent until PROVEN guilty\" practice we have used for over two hundred years.","receptive":-0.56567}
{"text":"I understand and agree with what you are saying, but let us think about things in another way. If someone is allowed to stay on campus, then their alleged victim may live in fear of possibly being visited by this person, or possibly even just running into this person on campus by chance. In addition, this person may commit the crime again, and may be more careful in covering their tracks if allowed to remain on campus. It is important to look at things from multiple angles.","receptive":-0.31567}
{"text":"I agree that it is necessary to remove the alleged perpetrator. The school has to assume this person is guilty of the crime while an investigation is going on.  ","receptive":-0.31883}
{"text":"I understand the need to protect all students on campus, but is it ok to let victims suffer and fear for their safety. On the other hand it does seem a little extensive to have perpetrators kicked off campus right away as there are quite a bit of incidents of setups. That being said, I do believe that there are ways to amend a student being set up and kicked off campus, but not for a victim of sexual assault.","receptive":0.07322}
{"text":"I agree that social media has overblown certain societal issues, I believe, in this case, social media has done good for the situation. More people are able to see the issues that minorities face and can understand why so many are calling for change. We have had decades of racism and unfair treatment of minorities, and this day and age lends to a greater passage of information than ever before. This is advantageous to all since we can now understand these situations on a more personal level, or at least through people that post about these problems. I absolutely agree that we need to do a better job of continuing the dialogue and helping to understand these issues.","receptive":1.27487}
{"text":"i agree with you that we need to act logically when dealing with people are accused of rape. there have been several instances of false accusations that have destroyed peoples lives and that is why we should wait until after a proper investigation. i feel that your arguments are well thought out and have good logic. ","receptive":0.08711}
{"text":"I agree with you on this issue.  I also think the safety of the campus should be of upmost importance.  Although they are only allegations at that point, I also agree that removing the perpetrator would be the best thing for everyone involved.","receptive":-0.67068}
{"text":"I agree with your point of view. In our judicial system everyone accused is innocent until proven guilty. Unless it's a clear case that the accused is really determined to be guilty of their crime they should not suffer in a major way while their case is being judge. Everyone has rights and they should be protected in someway. ","receptive":-0.35734}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from with your point of view. It does appear that the law is not being as favorable or understanding of where the minorities uproar is steaming from. People are being profiled and it is unjust for it to continue to occur without such an outburst.","receptive":0.57895}
{"text":"I agree that it would allow the victim to feel safer. I also agree that it has the potential to keep other people safe from the same perpetrator. However, I think that it's difficult to make the decision to have someone leave the area when they have just been accused. There have been quite a few times when someone has been accused and then it has been proven that he act never happened. By making them leave the area makes them appear guilty already. ","receptive":0.8108}
{"text":"I understand your concern regarding police and their interactions with minorities. And i believe that the injustices should be brought to the public.  But I also believe the statement is correct, due to the nature of the new casts themselves. It seems that today most news stories are made public, without the research needed to keep the public informed of all information involved. In other words i feel they are quick to get the story out just to be the first.   ","receptive":0.35672}
{"text":"I agree with the points made. It's a very serious topic, and should be treated with the requisite amount of care. Due process is important, and an investigation should be immediate. It's the results of this investigation that should inform the decision to completely remove the accused from campus.","receptive":-0.37439}
{"text":"Yes, I also believe that a thorough investigation should take place before the arrest of a person takes place.Likewise a college campus should investigate fully before removing anyone from campus. It would not be right to remove an innocent person from campus based on what one person says. There is a process that needs to be followed.","receptive":-0.20456}
{"text":"I honestly cannot offer a reply to this individual, as I would not engage them in real life and do not have a response to give. It seems to me that they are skirting around the issue that they are commenting on- the real world prevalence of police brutality versus the representation of such incidences on social media. Whether or not police brutality against minority communities is \"overblown\" as a result of social media, constant exposure to such an alarming trend is necessary to keep the momentum of the anti-brutality movement(s) alive. Without social media to keep incidences of police brutality in our thoughts, it becomes easy to lose interest and forget- the movement loses its steam and fizzles out while the issue continues.","receptive":-2.55846}
{"text":"When a sexual assault accusation in made on a college campus, it is important to immediately remove both the accused and the victim. The victim should be removed pending an investigation for their own safety and protection. This should be a policy to protect the victim and to be sure that the allegations are in fact true,","receptive":0.66265}
{"text":"While I can understand your point of view, there are a few factors that you fail to take into account. It's true that for white people being arrested there is a type of due process, but this does not often hold true for minority people. Officers treat them much more roughly and assume they are guilty much more readily. They are more willing to inflict violence upon minority suspects, while they are more likely to treat white suspects with respect. That's the problem I see here.","receptive":0.89987}
{"text":"While I will agree with you that the matter is of importance we also need to take a look at the situation in full.  We can not just jump to conclusions that the perpetrator is guilty.  That is why, like you said we need to let the wheels of justice come in play.  I think the victim can immediately get help and counseling to help them adjust and recognize how to deal with the situation they went through.  ","receptive":0.94043}
{"text":"yes the police brutality cases have become too and we should stand as one team prevent them from killing more people because as we all know a life lost is not something small and we are all equal we should fight for one another","receptive":-0.42105}
{"text":"Due to the widespread use of social media, I agree that things are being documented much better than in the past. Social media is a double edged sword, however; it also leads people to believe things are happening more often than in the past because they see it on social media and hear about it more often. Studies indicate that if anything its happening less now than it did in previous times. Because of this I find there to be more of a dichotomy than any actual answerable fact.","receptive":1.57895}
{"text":"I totally agree. I believe removing the alleged perpetrator would allow the victim to feel a sense of relief and much more safe.  That's assuming the alleged victim was telling the truth.  My concern is that, on occasion, there have people falsely accused of sexual accusations.  For this group of people, removing them from campus would violate their right to receive the education they paid for, and cause much emotional distress to that person.  The answer, perhaps, lies somewhere in between.","receptive":-0.11513}
{"text":"From my own personal viewpoint, I would disagree with you. I was friends with a cop back when I lived in the south. He always talked disparagingly about minorities, usually blacks. He would call them monkeys or the n-word. When he saw one walk by on the streets, he would often place his hand on his gun handle. People have prejudices, and that includes the police as well.","receptive":-0.86402}
{"text":"I agree with most of what you said. A person should not have judgment bestowed upon them until the facts are out. But as someone who has been in an environment where sexual assault has happened this position is very hard lined. Most of the times both parties are drunk and it turns into a he says she says. I don't have a good solution on how to treat both parties respectfully during this situation.","receptive":0.46211}
{"text":"its understandable that the media plays a major role in giving us the information we need to make informed decisions. the problem is why would the media blow these issues out of proportion. do the want to see people angry at one another? also, how would they go about keeping certain information secret. its not %100 on the media, the public has a large role too. the overreaction is based on not informing yourself and believing what you are told without question.","receptive":-0.54457}
{"text":"I sincerely have to disagree with you. Although it is easy to see direct consequence of confrontations between the police and minorities, it is also to see how the current social media and regular media outlets over-blow this issue. First and foremost Black Lives Matter and other protesters like ANTIFA are themselves causing and stirring violence. Yes, we all need to be accountable for our actions, so body cameras as well as personal cell phone capture methods are critical to the well-being of our country moving forward, but peaceful protest rather than violent uprisings is the way to go. Every life matters not just black lives or LGBTQ lives, all lives and if we cannot coexist then we need accountability. Media outlets have placed fuel to the fire and not covered both sides equally. Which leads me to feel as though this is, in fact, overblown.","receptive":-0.3192}
{"text":"I understand your point and agree.  The problem is this  dosnt apply to all police officers. While some carry racist biast many do not. It is such a shame that the few make  the many look bad. ","receptive":-0.3192}
{"text":"If it is an allegation, it may not have happened.  So the alleged perpetrator should be allowed to stay on campus and complete classes.  Questioning by police can continue until there is evidence to prove the attack is legitimate.","receptive":-0.28179}
{"text":"I can definitely see where you're coming from. The victim would in a better situation if the person was removed from campus. I think it's best to protect the victim and prevent it from happening again.","receptive":-0.65216}
{"text":"Aggravating factors are those factors such as a defendant's criminal history and the severity of the crime that suggest a need for a harsher punishment","receptive":-0.46845}
{"text":"I completely agree that women lie, just like men do, and that they should not be believed just because they say something happened. It is also wrong to punish someone just from an accusation that has not been proven. But, let me ask you this, should this type of crime be expedited to ensure that the possible risk to other students is minimized in case this is an accurate accusation? ","receptive":1.01766}
{"text":"I completely understand what you're saying. Proof is an important precedent to set when coming to conclusions about sexual assault. Thinking about it this way would also make the alleged perpetrator a victim as well. When people are innocent until proven guilty, the proof is a very important aspect to consider.","receptive":0.32322}
{"text":"I can definitely see where you are coming from. I feel in general that we should be giving the police the benefit of the doubt but can see where that might be different if I were a minority. I'm going to think about what you said and do some research on what you have told me ","receptive":0.41228}
{"text":"I see your point, being that all cases are not exactly the same, however, when I put myself in a victim's shoes I feel like I would personally feel more comfortable and safer without any threats or PTSD from the event.If there is immediate proof, I agree with you, the person should be removed, but if there is not immediate proof, I believe a victim should be taken seriously and the person in question should be investigated.","receptive":0.98989}
{"text":"I wholeheartedly agree with the response above as removing the perpetrator would allow the victim(s) to feel safe. In removing this person, they are able to further investigate without distraction the claims by the victim. Often enough, this is not done and this allow the victim to be re victimized over and over again. Having to relive the encounter should never be an option and therefore, perpetrator being removed is the least that they can do. ","receptive":0.62561}
{"text":"Totally understand your concern. But we cannot generalize the issue. There are good people and bad people. For good people color doesn't matter.","receptive":-0.6618}
{"text":"It is true that everybody is capable of lying and also has the right to defend. Sometimes the situation demands drastic action for a greater good. Let me ask you one thing if the crime really occurred, then the victim needs some protection as well.","receptive":0.39266}
{"text":"I believe we as a society have a lot to try and make better with people we think are different from us whether it be their race, culture, beliefs. We can all do better to try and understand others points of views. We all bleed the same color so we all should be trying to better society instead of going against eachother. We might see things different but in essence we all want the same exact things out of life (to be happy, unafraid of police, a home, our children to be safe etc etc)","receptive":0.22709}
{"text":"I agree with what is mentioned above. I feel that in our society we do have a tendency to say someone is innocent until proven guilty, especially around the topic of sexual assault. While it is important to catch someone if they do commit a crime, treating them as if they are a criminal before it is proven is inhumane and seriously damaging to that persons reputation and character.","receptive":-0.09345}
{"text":"You are right that there are more media outlets than ever.  We all think about Facebook and Twitter but there are 10's of other social media sites people are using.  And often missing from the social media posts is the context framing the recorded event.  How many times have we seen the inciting action missing from these posts?","receptive":0.10821}
{"text":"I see where you're coming from with the media blowing the newd out of proportion.  Although I do believe that minority suspects are more susceptible to police brutality.   It's true, the media only gives us information that they find to make people believe what they see.  Do you know anyone personally who has been brutalized by the cops because they were black? ","receptive":-0.71124}
{"text":"I agree that the perpetrator needs to be removed from campus until there is an investigation about the accusations and once they are completed then the school and authorities should do what is next.","receptive":-0.54105}
{"text":"I think you make some very good points. Yes, a victim would feel safer if the perpetrator were removed, and removing the perpetrator might make the campus at large feel safer. My only question would be this--suppose the perpetrator is innocent?","receptive":0.12561}
{"text":"The problem with this viewpoint is the presumption of innocence. If the accused did not commit the rape and was removed from campus it can affect his school work. I want to protect the victim, but you can't overdue it when pursuing justice.","receptive":-1.30031}
{"text":"I see your point that rioting and destruction have occurred in response to police confrontations, but I'd encourage you to consider that those responses are unrelated to the original suspect/police interaction. Additionally, it's true that minority individuals are stopped and arrested at higher rates for the same crimes than white individuals. What are your thoughts regarding the detrimental effects that happen to an individual after they are arrested, perhaps for a minor crime? ","receptive":0.45265}
{"text":"The due process of the legal system still must be followed and innocent until proven guilty is a crucial and necessary part of the system. I'm sympathetic to the situation for the alleged victim as sexual assault is a horrendous travesty and shouldn't happen to anyone in our society. While I do agree the accused should be banned from campus and kept in jail without bond until the case goes to trial, this can only happen provided there is sufficient evidence and cause to hold the accused in jail. Lack of evidence or proof that the suspect couldn't have possibly committed the assault would be grounds for release and possibly dropping of the charges if the investigation reveals such information, or proceeding to trial if the charges are found to be warranted..","receptive":0.69969}
{"text":"I understand your point about the media sometimes blows these issues out of proportion. We can both agree about that. Sometimes these confrontations are real and cause a lot of issues in the community. Citizens should have their rights respected by police officers. Let me ask you what do you think we should do when police have been found to abuse their positions?","receptive":1.10821}
{"text":"Most large colleges have their own security forces. These forces are not official police of the city or state. They employ people that generally would not meet the training requirements for regular police. You have to be specific about what you are talking about.","receptive":-0.94735}
{"text":"I agree with your statement for the most part. The only issue i do have that even though you say that false reports rarely exist they do happen from time to time. So it would be hard to tell the difference between a false report and a actual crime happening. Even though i do agree that the they should be removed for the victims safety. I also feel like if they just instantly remove anyone accused of this crime it would cause issues for people that are falsely accused.  So to me there has to be some sort of middle ground to keep the victim safe and to ensure that the accused doesn't get involved in a witch hunt if they are actually innocent.","receptive":-0.50402}
{"text":"I understand that perpetrators should be given due process and a fair trial before anything is done. I agree that assuming guilt before anything has been fact-checked is not the right thing to do, but some people are too emotional to cope with their extreme feelings. When something is really personal to emotional people, they don't know how to handle their emotions and make a bad situation worse. I also agree that everybody can lie, but people tend to not want to admit that they're in the wrong.","receptive":-0.024}
{"text":"I hear what you are saying about it being overblown. I agree that media portrayal is, at least, partly at fault. I think that a portion of the public is focused on that minority of cases where there wasn't a lawful arrest. What do you think about those situations where there was no lawful arrest in progress?","receptive":0.95543}
{"text":"While I agree with your point that social media and phones giving us the ability to capture proof of brutality against minorities has become fairly commonplace these days, I can not agree with your viewpoint as a whole. I believe that this issue has been moderately blown up over the recent years. Yes, minorities have been treated poorly throughout our history. Yes, as media has shown, there are still some problems with this. However, on a larger scale, minorities are no longer treated unjustly. Look at all the special scholarships, job opportunities, government assistance these people get! In my opinion, these minorities want to keep bringing up the past, so they can continue to cry about the \"mistreatment\" and \"injustices\" they suffer. If you take a step back, this is simply, in the grand scheme of things, no longer the case. ","receptive":-1.3655}
{"text":"I can certainly see where you are coming from and agree that the safety of the victim is very important. Sometimes, though, the report is not fully accurate and I fear that removing the alleged perpetrator immediately could cause undo harm to this person. I wonder what you think about making the appropriate corrections and whether this is satisfactory. This might be a very long and drawn out process that does serious harm. ","receptive":-0.83735}
{"text":"I agree It is incredibly scary to see people being killed by the people who should be protecting us. It doesn't matter what color their skin is they are still people and deserve the same protection. It is possible for police to do their job and not kill innocents. ","receptive":-0.69883}
{"text":"I understand your view point and had a similar reaction at first. Those who are accused may not always be guilty.  Taking action before they have their right to defend themselves or have the facts presented is not fair.  Think about if a family member of yours was accused.  Would you want them immediately removed? ","receptive":0.73672}
{"text":"As much I would like to protect the victim and any further victims from attack, by removing the potential predator, that is not the way our judicial system works.  We are innocent until proven guilty.  I think there should be additional measures taken to make sure that the perpetrator and the victim do not come into contact with each other, but the alleged perpetrator shouldn't be made to leave campus until there is some reasonable doubt about their guilt.","receptive":-1.22624}
{"text":"I also value human life, and I also value the same freedom for all. I do believe that most citizens look at the police in fear rather than protection. However I do believe the question has to do with the confrontation between police, and people of color and I feel like we don't like to look at it that way because everyone thinks that everyone are treated the same, when in reality we are not and a lot of that has to do with skin color.   ","receptive":1.59746}
{"text":"I do agree that the alleged perpetrator should be removed from campus, but not without caveats and not without some misgivings. Even if statistics back up that false accusations of sexual assault rarely exist, our justice system still rests on the premise \"innocent until proven guilty.\" Is it entirely fair, given that, to remove them from campus? I also think it is very important to protect the victim and make the victim feel safe and any other potential future victims or victims who are remaining silent, but it is also important to protect the accused. No one deserves abuse, even alleged abusers. Maybe this is one of those extremely rare false accusations - it IS so easy to believe the accuser, and that's why the accused may face retaliation from others even before they have been judged by the law.","receptive":0.21821}
{"text":"I can see how you are concerned about the victim's state of mind and wanting to feel safe on campus. While people who commit crimes likely will go to jail, how do you feel about the rights of the accused to have a fair trial and confront their accuser? Do you feel it's important to have legal processes in place to protect the rights of all citizens?","receptive":0.8108}
{"text":"There is no doubt that a sexual assault is devastating for the victim and that having to be around their perpetrator could be harmful to their attempts to recover after the incident. While removing the perpetrator could benefit the mental status of the victim, it could also protect others from becoming victims as well in the time it takes for the case to go through the legal system. Removing the perpetrator is a suitable beginning to punishment for a sexual assault.","receptive":0.12561}
{"text":"I understand that the victim of a crime might feel as though she is in danger. However, I have to ask you, what if the person was wrong about who the perpetrator was and an innocent person was expelled?  Although it is rare, this sometimes happens when a victim is intoxicated, for example.  Due process should be allowed for the perpetrator.","receptive":-0.96698}
{"text":"I definitely agree that the presence of a perpetrator can negatively affect victims and that perpetrators should be brought to justice swiftly. I do not think that the accused should be removed from campus due to the civil right of \"innocent until proven guilty.\" So, I also agree that we do need to wait for the proper legal procedures before action is taken against an accused person.","receptive":0.8108}
{"text":"There should be absolutely no confrontations between police and any type of minority group. One case is too many. Police are public servants, paid for by tax payers and their duty is to protect citizens. Any type of acting inappropriately should be treated as if it were to happen at an office - losing your job with no severance or benefits (not being put on \"leave\" with pay). ","receptive":-2.63253}
{"text":"I strongly agree with you. College should be a safe place for people to learn and not have to worry about sexual assault. We need to look at all sides and listen to victims and defendants about the truth of the matter. It's a very complicated issue, but overall womens safety should be priority number one.","receptive":0.10563}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from. A victim of assault would certainly continue to feel unsafe if her rapist stayed on campus. What do you think would be the impact of removing an accused rapist from campus if it turned out he didn't actually commit the assault?\n","receptive":1.05154}
{"text":"It is true that the alleged accuser has a right to be on campus too.     I understand where you are coming from with the victim getting a restraining order if necessary.    It's true that the victim does not have to be intimidated with seeing her/his accuser.   Let me ask you about a violent sexual offense with eyewitnesses to it; do you think this could be case where they remove the alleged accuser?","receptive":0.76766}
{"text":"I agree that in 90% of the cases, the person who is accusing the accuser is trustworthy and relied upon, we should still consider the context and the events that led to the situation. Once a person's character is questioned or put on trial their life will be destroyed as well in addition to the person who is accusing though this person's life is already destroyed. ","receptive":0.32932}
{"text":"Sometimes public reaction can be a result of not having the full amount of information readily to them. Other times, the reported offenses may be done so with bias or agenda on the reporters part. Do you feel the majority of the public are getting the entirety of the story and facts prior to their outrage on the matter? If in fact, the story is not as it seems, does it seem that maybe some of the supposed lives of these perpetrators livelihood and families could be in harms way when full disclosure is not present? Is it best to leave the outrage to the court systems who receive full disclosure?","receptive":0.31969}
{"text":"Your points are completely valid. I definitely agree that the loss of a life is never overblown and I also agree with you that law enforcement seems to have a problem with people of color. However, do you think that the accounts where law enforcement is abusing their power against that of white people is under-reported and maybe it is more of an outrage when it happens to people of color? I also, agree that it points to cultural issues, but maybe there are more than just cultural issues that would need to be Incorporated in order to inspire trust. ","receptive":0.20858}
{"text":"I agree that it is important to protect the alleged victim, but it is also important to remember that the offense is still only alleged.  While statistics may lean towards the accusation being true the accused is still innocent until proven otherwise.  Removing the accused from campus would cause a disruption to that person's studies.  By not removing said person doesn't necessarily say that their action's are condoned, but more that the school remains just while due diligence is being performed.","receptive":-0.09661}
{"text":"I understand your thoughts but you have to consider cases where accusations are false or overblown. If it's policy to remove someone immediately without looking into it, accusations can just turn into a weapon that people can use against others. There are other, less aggressive steps that can be taken other than removing the person from campus, that will give the victim piece of mind.","receptive":0.05154}
{"text":"I agree with you that even one incident of police brutality is too much. Facebook Live and cell phone videos have brought attention to the problem. I believe this is still a minority of officers committing rogue acts, rather than the norm.","receptive":-1.22198}
{"text":"I think I can easily understand your point of view on this topic. I see how this is an important issue because innocent lives have been taken in the past. Just because a person is allowed to carry a gun should not give them the right to shoot without thinking first.","receptive":0.65302}
{"text":"It is partly true that social media has contributed to the problem of overblown public reactions to confrontations between police and minority crime suspects. However, while I agree it doesn't do much to truly analyze the data on police use of excessive force, it does raise awareness for the fact that it is a prevalent problem in our society, which ultimately results in increased social consciousness. I think if social media could be used for only increasing awareness, and not overblowing situations, it could help motivate others to advocate for minorities who have been subject to police brutality. ","receptive":0.60821}
{"text":"Your right, I agree that the media plays a significant role in influencing the perceptions of the public. But I don't believe it is the root of the problem. There has to be some sort of activity that it is being based on, whether the media are portraying it correctly or not. ","receptive":-0.66957}
{"text":"While I understand we need to take into account the emotional state of the accuser, we also need to take into account the legal rights of the accused.  What happens when an angry girl friend decides to accuse her boyfriend, whom she is mad at, of sexual assault and has him removed from campus without any evidence to her claims?  That is a slippery slope that we should not go down.","receptive":-2.04105}
{"text":"I agree 100%.  It is clear that cops are often overreacting in shooting unarmed individuals. It is also hard to ignore the fact that the victims of police violence are often men of color. At this point, I think major reforms are needed.","receptive":-1.18031}
{"text":"All of the aforementioned points are valid and I do agree, but we must consider “innocent until proven guilty”. I think the perpetrator should immediately be apprehended and questioned, but removal shouldn’t be implemented until the perpetrator has actually been charged with a crime. As someone who works on a college campus, false reports are filed frequently.","receptive":-0.17531}
{"text":"After reading what you had to say, I can see where you are coming from.  I think that you made valid points about the importance of this type of problem needing to be broadcast.  Do you feel like this is something that the people should have been aware of a long time ago, or do you think that this is something that is relevant in the now?","receptive":0.57895}
{"text":"I understand your point of view about false sexual assaults rarely existing, however, I believe in innocent until proven guilty. Our justice system believes that too. So, to remove someone from campus for alleged sexual assault implies guilty until proven innocent. I'm okay with certain restrictions that would allow the person to stay on campus, like staying X feet away from the alleged victim, or no communicating with the victim, etc.","receptive":0.66265}
{"text":"I can see your point. And you are right that usually the victim is not making a false report, but what if she could not positively identify her attacker, does an innocent person have to disrupt their education and be branded as a sex offender. Victims certainly do have a right to feel safe, but this is America and one is innocent until proven guilty. What do you think about the possibility that the wrong person was identified, not the victim gave  a false report or the wrong person fit the description and was picked up?","receptive":-0.63365}
{"text":"I agree that there has been cases in which police are significantly more violent with minority people. But it's also what has been shown mainly on the media. White people aren't out there recording when police brutality is used on white folks, as well. A lot of times it's not shown in these videos what happened that led to police reacting that way.","receptive":-0.40254}
{"text":"I believe that this is a really good point of view. If a person commits a crime, they are arrested before they are convicted. On the other hand, though, someone accused of someting can be let out on bail with stipulations and so it would make sense to allow the accused to continue their normal life but make certain rules to prevent contact with the victim or being in similar situations were another crime could be committed. I think that the propensity for the accused to commit another act should also be taken into consideration in order to prevent infringing on their rights.","receptive":0.44043}
{"text":"Law enforcement does protect and serve the public. The incidents between law enforcement and minority crime suspects has been overblown to a certain extent. The cultural and systematic issues must be addressed, but let me ask you about crime rates. Are they disproportionately high in minority communities? And do you think this could possibly lead to disproportionate confrontation with law enforcement officers in these areas that are not necessarily based on race? Certainly something needs to change, however I believe that the community’s involved should work towards a solution as well as the police.","receptive":0.06043}
{"text":"There has been rioting and destruction by some in the public. I understand where you are coming from about the media portrayal of these incidents. There has not been much media coverage about the suspects resisting lawful arrest. What do you think about holding media members accountable for their reporting?","receptive":0.09432}
{"text":"I see your point of view on taking a stand on valuing all life and a right to dignity. Do you think there a reasons that you might not be aware of that would casue a search and seizure?","receptive":1.44932}
{"text":"I agree with your point that the alleged perpetrator should not be immediately expelled without due process. Many people nowadays want to jump the gun and take the most severe actions without going through a proper investigation. Even if the perpetrator is not allowed on campus, they can still likely complete their coursework and not fall behind due to allegations. But the news has also shown us that more people are pretending to be victims of something for attention, so how should that be addressed by officials?","receptive":0.67191}
{"text":"I understand where you're coming from, and I agree it's extremely important to prioritize the safety of vulnerable people. But it's also true that an accusation of sexual assault is not in and of itself concrete evidence that one took place. Although false accusations are rare, they do happen. May I ask, how much time do you think is appropriate to wait while investigating what occurred before making any decisions about removing the accused? ","receptive":0.14413}
{"text":"I agree to your statement but media also helps people be aware about crimes going around us. I know media has some negativity too but there are also positive points. They let us know about political issues, whats next step our president is taking. When a person goes missing , media helps to spread the news and let everyone be aware about the person . They make the work more easy for police officers.","receptive":1.25635}
{"text":"I completely agree. There are many cases of police officers overreacting towards minorities, in most cases. I also believe that this conversation is important to bring up the issue to make police officers more responsible for their actions, and that they receive better training to deal better with stressfull situations.","receptive":0.31969}
{"text":"I agree with you completely. I have first-hand account of the police brutality that is inflicted upon people of color. My best friend's cousin was physically assaulted by a police officer without provocation. Another thing I agree with you about is the frightening aspect of these officer's past offenses. There are too many cops with have a history of documented racism and rule-breaking who are still allowed to patrol our streets. I also have had talks with my minority friends that have a real problem with minority cops who try to sweep what is happening to their own people under the rug just to keep their jobs. My friends consider it despicable.","receptive":-0.55068}
{"text":"I understand your argument. Immediately removing the alleged perpetrator from the campus will protect the victim and also protect other potential victims. Also, removing the perpetrator from the campus could help other victims come forward if there are any.","receptive":0.97747}
{"text":"I understand your point of view and how hard it would be for the victim to see the individual that has been accused, however what if this is a case where the accused did not actually commit the crime? If that was the case, then the individual would be shamed across campus, they would miss class- which could mean that they would fall behind in their classes. Additionally, I would assume that most that commit crimes would commit them again, but I find that this type of incident can have a tendency to be targeted to one person. ","receptive":0.29228}
{"text":"I absolutely agree, the public reaction has not been overblown. Higher authority feel like they can do things and not get punished for it. That's how they were raised and I feel it needs to stop within their household. It comes some just hatred. If it continues their kids will be doing the same hing feeling they are superior than any other person. ","receptive":-1.0692}
{"text":"I also do not believe that there are more incidents occurring. I believe that social media and regular media are reporting incidents more often. I have heard talk about similar incidents in the past. But there was no collaborating video evidence.","receptive":0.18228}
{"text":"I don't necessarily disagree with removing the person from campus, but at the same time, it is making the automatic assumption that the person is guilty without any due process.  Granted it is a very small minority of people that falsely accuse others of rape and sexual assault, it does still occur.  Much in the same way that there is due process in our legal system, I don't believe a school should be creating their own separate system of judgement and instead should be working with the legal/judicial options and acting accordingly with them.  Perhaps dependent upon the amount of \"evidence\" against the accused person there are options of removing them or not.","receptive":0.18117}
{"text":"Police and minority crime suspects should be addressed by the public in a non-biased manner. This can be difficult due to public being so multicultural. I do agree that the crimes against minority communities are a big issue. This, to me, is not overblown. It is a serious problem and we must enforcement proper punishment to ensure public safety for all communities in our nation. ","receptive":-0.21735}
{"text":"Everyone should value human life, that isn’t quite what people seem to be thinking about when this happens though. It seems to me that in my local area when these incidences occur that crimes are being legitimately committed and the criminals are simply using that as a platform in an attempt to get themselves out of trouble. Race isn’t how everything is determined but some minorities like to use that to evade their wrongdoings.","receptive":-0.9442}
{"text":"Although I do believe in being innocent until proven guilty, there is something to be said about being careful in these situations.  If a campus does not remove the person accused of assault and they commit another crime, then people may see it differently.  There needs to be a way to handle these situations to ensure everyone's safety as well as everyone's rights.","receptive":-0.16289}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from but I wonder if the legal process is going all it cal. Since you say we should not be driven by emotions what else do you think people may be lead by? I wonder if people would take a step back if they can understand what your saying. ","receptive":-0.84345}
{"text":"In the case of sexual assault taking place on a college campus, it is important to show what you stand for in addition to the kind of culture you want to create. To give the right image, it will be important to remove the alleged from campus. However, expulsion should not be ruled out, just because you were not found guilty in a court does not mean that you meet the expectations for students at our school, and you don't help promote a culture that we want. ","receptive":-1.52253}
{"text":"I agree that personal experience will shape individual perception of events. However, ]the media plays an extremely significant today, not only in presenting issues with law enforcement and minorities, but concerning all types of controversial events. Because it is impossible to get rid of this bias, the best way to combat it is by individuals being aware of bias in the media. Therefore, while I do not have a strong opinion about whether the public reacts appropriately to these situations, I agree that there should be more responsibility on the individual to form opinions based on a variety of sources and his or her own experience and beliefs. ","receptive":-0.0029}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from.  And I agree that there are police who overstep their line of duty.  I also believe there are bullies who where uniforms, and bullies who don't.  But I also believe that there are good police out there, who are afraid to enforce the law because of being labeled a bad cop.   I also know that until this country gets back to being God fearing people as they once were. And until we learn to do unto others as we would have done unto us.  Nothing is going to change in this country and things are going to continue to get worse.","receptive":-0.71735}
{"text":"It's true that 400,000 contacts each day is a lot of instances. I see your point that in comparison, the number of times we see offices acting inappropriately seems off. However, what we see on the news doesn't really reflect the actual number of inappropriate police contacts and without that number it can be hard to reconcile those numbers. Let me ask you about the certain groups you mentioned, who are they? What do you think their aim is? ","receptive":-1.08624}
{"text":"I would agree with this person. The language they used is slightly inflammatory, but overall they are correct. Due process is protected by the constitution and should always be provided to anyone accused of a crime. That said, the person who has made the accusation should also be protected against further attacks and given the necessary precautions to make sure they feel safe.","receptive":1.00378}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from. I have seen continuous posts on social media replaying the incidents and criticizing them, but not actually doing anything about them. I think we as a society need to contribute to them, and actually put forth effort instead of being a bystander.","receptive":-0.47513}
{"text":"I agree that the priority should go to the accuser, not the possible perpertrator. I do believe that the perp should be suspended and have no further contact with anyone involved in the incident, pending a full investigation. Total removal from campus is a bit questionable.","receptive":-1.39291}
{"text":"I would have to totally agree with you on that subject.  I feel that Americans have moved more towards self preservation and awa from civil liberties. As much as I think cops should be protected, I feel citizens should be protected also. ","receptive":0.1345}
{"text":"I understand your point of view and believe it is a valid point. Most times, the victim is telling the truth during these situations. It is best for both parties to be separated until due process is made. ","receptive":0.79228}
{"text":"I agree that swift justice is critical in instances of sexual assault. The accuser should always feel that they are being heard and taken seriously, but the accused still has the right to a full investigation before any dramatic decisions can be made. Colleges and universities should make sure they have a very thorough sexual assault response procedure in order to protect the victim and make sure the proper steps are taken to determine what happened and the appropriate response. ","receptive":-0.02253}
{"text":"I agree with your reasoning on this issue. Most importantly, I think it has become necessary to take the rhetoric out of the problem and focus on the main issue. In my opinion, the main issue is that there seems to be enough evidence of bad law enforcement practices to encourage the closer look at police tactics in general and in particular with the interactions of law enforcement with people of color as well as to take steps to correct the problem by removing the \"bad apples\" from the world of law enforcement.","receptive":0.26413}
{"text":"I can agree to an extent. However i feel that it is being overblown because its only focused on what the police did wrong. A majority of the time the police officer in question was just doing his job. And yes sometimes it gets out of hand or even out of line, but it the person was committing some kind of crime would they have been in the potion in the first place? Probably not. Its not a perfect system, but it has come a long way and is continuing to improve.","receptive":0.20858}
{"text":"The fact that there it happens at all is cause for concern. Police brutality towards minority groups has been slowly intensifying over the last few years. Instead of saying its overblown and brushing it off we need too analyze why it's happening in the first place.","receptive":-0.58624}
{"text":"I too agree that sexual assault allegations are a serious matter. I also understand that our judicial system is based on the principal of innocent until proven guilty. I think it is important that when an accusation is raised, the accused and accuser should have their statements taken as fact until proven otherwise. It seems that currently, factual evidence is not used in determining guilt in the public, but emotion. This is harmful to every citizen. ","receptive":0.15378}
{"text":"I agree that the alleged victim could definitely feel more fear if the alleged perpetrator remained on campus, assuming a legitimate assault.  Accusations of sexual assault are tricky balances.  One would hope that no one would bring forth a false accusation, however the actions of a few false accusers undermine the credibility of many.  With a guaranteed ban from campus once someone is accused, it would be too easy for others to take advantage of the situation.  Victims should be protected from their assailants, but guidelines need to be put in place to assure innocent people are not being banned from campus unnecessarily.  ","receptive":-0.20772}
{"text":"If it is their duty to serve and protect the public, they should be held accountable when they fail to do that. The problem is they are not being prosecuted to the full extent of the law in many of the cases where they fail to serve or protect the public and instead murder fellow citizens. They lie and withhold evidence and entire police departments go along with \"protecting their own\".","receptive":-1.24365}
{"text":"I agree! Your comment that interactions between police and citizens show that police are more concerned with self protection than preservation of life is spot on, in my opinion. I would go so far to add that this trend is indicative of a greater power dynamic between police and citizens, particularly in regards to whose lives are valued more by society and the law, and whose missteps are considered \"excusable.\"","receptive":0.09746}
{"text":"I am in agreement, the perpetrator should at the very least be removed from campus until the case has been properly investigated. The only consequence of this is that if a perpetrator is wrongfully accused, they will be removed from campus for no reason. It is my belief that being falsely accused and removed from campus for a few weeks is less traumatic than being a sexual assault victim forced to be in proximity to the perpetrator, therefore I am in agreement with the stated opinion.","receptive":-1.00402}
{"text":"I agree with your point that police have to be more defensive overall with the introduction of social media and cell phones. I believe it is good to expose those who would not be exposed if not for these things. In other words, it is much harder to get away with wrongdoing and I think that is a good thing.","receptive":0.38598}
{"text":"I see your point but I come from the other side. The black community in America has long been the victim of systemic racism. I can understand how they feel given their long history of being treated unfairly by police.","receptive":0.84895}
{"text":"I value everyone's rights equally. I feel that all humans should be treated with dignity and respect. Recent confrontations between minorities and police offers have shown that there is a strong need to protect everyone's rights.","receptive":-0.25439}
{"text":"I agree that they should be immediately removed. With the perpetrator being on campus, the victim would never feel at ease and would not feel safe unless action is taken. People these days make the mistake to believe the abuser more so than the victim resulting in no charges taken against the abuser. If the perpetrator is not removed, you are sending a negative message out to the community about your college. The message being that they will just sweep it under the rug. ","receptive":0.10709}
{"text":"I believe if there are serious accusations against an individual, the school should take them seriously and remove that individual. It is better to be safe than sorry in this situation. The student should be removed from the school, if and when the student is proven guilty, he will then be able to attend again. But in the mean time it is too much of a risk for other students.","receptive":-1.88511}
{"text":"Ok, I agree that there are innocent minorities that are caught on tape wrongfully hurt or killed by the police. In terms of the bigger picture, that seems to be focusing on the negatives the police has done. But does that discredit all the positive things if any, the police has done for the public?\nFurthermore, in terms of the police that have questionable work histories, can you give me several examples? Also how many of them are in comparison to the less questionable police members that are using proper authority?\nIt is heartbreaking in the sense that there is always the chance that innocent individuals are victimized. If you had the power, what do you think would be the best course of action and changes when it comes to training/screening up and coming police officers?","receptive":0.72709}
{"text":"This would allow investigations to continue but at the same time what if this person was innocent and it was a false accusation? What makes you feel that removing this person is the best option? Immediately moving the alleged perpetrator from campus does seem like a good idea.. but what about innocent until proven guilty? I feel it is a lose-lose situation.","receptive":-0.25269}
{"text":"Visible social issues usually bring extremely bipolar opinions. Sometimes media distorts subtile social issues. Based on investigation, we need to judge the confrontation between minority people and police case by case.","receptive":-0.10624}
{"text":"I completely hear what you are saying. Cameras have been instated to help our public and our peoples' safety.  I have heard stories of brutality and seen highlights that have focused on people of color experiencing higher arrests, than their white counterparts. ","receptive":1.52339}
{"text":"So you are mentioning two different things here.\n\nOne, is someone who is accused and the yo also mentioned someone who is convicted.\n\nSomeone who is only accused means that there has not been a court to accept the evidence and confirm the individual is guilty. So it would be easy for a mistake to happen by removing the person from society all together based on an accusation. The individual should be removed from campus.\n\nOn the other hand someone who is convicted should be removed from society, which usually happens immediately after the person is sentenced. \n\nSo I understand you when you say we have to wait for wheels of justice to turn, but we ca't skip due process because it feels better. We need to stand firm in our beliefs as a nation and abide by due process.","receptive":-0.4855}
{"text":"I would like to learn more about your opinion on recent confrontations between police and minority suspects. You mention crimes against minority communities and the need for the general public to be more aware of unequal treatment. What steps do you think would help achieve acknowledgement and progress in this area?","receptive":1.85672}
{"text":"It's the media's job to report these incidents. I don't believe they are blowing anything out of proportion. They are showing a ongoing injustice in America and people are reacting to that.","receptive":-0.24365}
{"text":"I agree with the majority of the opinions expressed. I agree that social media has played a negative role in exacerbating situations between minorities and police. Social media frequently broadcasts these situations without providing context or any suggestions for addressing the situation. ","receptive":0.92302}
{"text":"I see what you are saying. If you look at it from the other side they may only be getting snippets of video. This can be hard to see from all sides but think of anything that may not seem kosher.","receptive":0.02339}
{"text":"Yes, I agree that the victim would have greater peace of mind if the perpetrator were immediately removed from campus. Most of the time the guilty party is sent to jail for the crime they committed. I can see your point of the perpetrator having no reason why they should be allowed on campus again, but sometimes these incidents don't always repeat themselves. What I am hearing you say is that, in your opinion, there is no leeway or shadow of doubt that the assailant is one hundred percent guilty without an inquiry being made into the situation?  ","receptive":-0.26328}
{"text":"I see your point with needing proof to justify the students dismissal as this could negatively affect their grades and or other extracurricular activities. You make a good point about the students being fearful for saying or doing the wrong thing. I imagine that is how the victim feels as well. Let me ask you, if you were the victim what would you see as a just resolution?","receptive":0.54544}
{"text":"I completely agree, the media tends to blow these issues out of proportion. They do this in order to manipulate the narrative that police profile minorities. I also think that the media has an agenda, they want the public to sympathize with minorities. ","receptive":-1.33624}
{"text":"An accusation is not a conviction, and there have been false accusations made in the past. While I am leery of the college campus sweeping the issue under the rug in order to protect their reputation, I do not advocate any action taken against the accused until a full investigation is underway. Only once the person is charged and convicted should expulsion even be considered as an option.","receptive":-0.30031}
{"text":"The public reaction to confrontations between police and minorities has been overblown. Sometimes I think that the public will rush to judgment without waiting for all the facts to come in. Let me ask you about the effect of the 24-hour news cycle on how these stories are reported.","receptive":-1.03994}
{"text":"I can see why it would be safer for the victim if the prepertrator was expell till further investigation","receptive":0.0145}
{"text":"I completely agree with you regarding the issue of police and minority confrontations. I am interested in your ideas regarding how to discuss this issue without anger on both sides. Have you come across any success stories that may be useful in areas where this is an extreme problem? Can you direct me to resources that I can use to address this issue where I live?","receptive":0.89376}
{"text":"These are good points. The person should not have to see the abuser and relive the experience. The abuser can have a fair and just trial and come back to campus after if he or she is innocent.","receptive":-0.50402}
{"text":"Why do you believe they are more towards saving themselves than others? Do you have any specific examples so I can understand? There has been many recent situations that have led to death, and I'm glad you have an opinion on this.","receptive":0.06043}
{"text":"I agree with most of the points made above-overreaction to police incidents is often ludicrous. If the police says not run and has a gun trained on you, it's an easy decision, especially if someone else is filming. Just don't run, don't get shot, and if it was a wrongful arrest, get a good lawyer and never have to work again from the proceeds, with the film backing you up. I lived in Missouri during the time of national event, and I witnessed firsthand the looting and rioting in St. Louis. People simply chose an event, and used to their personal gain, not because they cared about those involved. One can't purport to support all members of the same race, yet destroy those livelihoods to get more loot. I support more thorough screening, accountability, a partner, video dash cams, but so much of the footage is someone wrongfully resisting arrest. In the event there is a wrongful arrest, or shooting,the officer should certainly be punished, but in many of these events, the person was simply in the wrong. ","receptive":0.20543}
{"text":"It's a good thing that social media exist. it encourages the police to do their job. ","receptive":-0.14179}
{"text":"I would not agree to any of it.","receptive":-0.9442}
{"text":"You have some very good points! It would indeed be wrong to rush to judgement and destroy a person's future if the charges were indeed false. As hard as it would be to put emotions and feelings aside it is important to do so to come to the correct conclusions.","receptive":0.6797}
{"text":"I completely agree with you.  Although the perpetrator hasn't gone to trial yet, very few sexual assault accusations are false.  In the interim between accusation and trial, the victim should be able to have peace of mind.","receptive":-0.46698}
{"text":"long pause....  ok i see where your coming from, they are all good points that should be considered but what if this happens to be a lie or another to drunk too remember situations?","receptive":-0.87174}
{"text":"I completely agree with your point that the number of bad encounters with police encounters does not compare with the 400,000 police encounters that occur every day. But I think that the confrontations with police officers has not been over blown, but rather, the public are becoming more aware of the negative encounters that occur every day. Like you stated, there are police officers who should not be in their position, and I think it is important to shed light on this. ","receptive":-0.03068}
{"text":"I agree completely with what you have to say about this issue.  I feel the same way.","receptive":-0.17678}
{"text":"I enjoy the points you bring up in your discussion. I feel it is important to note that not every American has the same experience as one another, and by broadcasting events of both good and bad events will ultimately lead to more and more Americans being knowledgeable about the life that others live. Acknowledging those truths as well as the truths of the injustices aids the communities to grow as a whole. There are millions of people in this nation, and so the easiest way to bring them together is to broadcast these injustices and tragedies and to bring about change in a major way.","receptive":0.02339}
{"text":"I wholeheartedly agree with everything you said. The legal process of innocent until proven guilty needs to be upheld and people trying to ruin others lives with false claims needs to be stopped. When assault happens the victim needs to go straight away to the hospital to get checked out and to have physical evidence of the abuse so that they can then have the abuser removed and charged with the crime they committed. ","receptive":-0.62122}
{"text":"I agree with your instinct to have the perpetrator removed. In addition, I think that removal can lessen the immediate threat to the victim. It will be less likely that the victim will not be the subject of retaliation.","receptive":-0.44846}
{"text":"While I agree about the possibility of triggering stress for the victim, I believe that we as a society must wait until the conviction before removing them from society as a whole. In my opinion, an accusation in not quite enough to have someone removed. I would like to know though what the punishment should be after being convicted?","receptive":1.21821}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from. Sexual assault victims are telling the truth in the vast majority of cases. However, it is sometimes the case that investigating a sexual assault case can take a very long time. Let me ask you how you would suggest a school handle a difficult case that might take a year or more?","receptive":-0.00402}
{"text":"Yes, I agree that there are many examples of police misconduct toward a different race of their own or other instances as well, but can we at least agree that there are many,  many more examples of police helping people of all colors, etc., out of many dangerous situations that go unnoticed, unthanked, and not acknowledged in the media to the same degree as the negative side is shown? Can we agree that if all people would just be respectful of other people then the police wouldn't feel threatened themselves when approaching a possible suspect to simply question them?","receptive":-0.77291}
{"text":"I am in full and strong agreement with your perspective on this matter. The abuse of members of minority communities documented by available technology should make clear to the white population in the US that police interactions remain dangerous. This is a problem that must be addressed, and movements like BLM are indeed a valuable part of the national conversation.","receptive":-0.05068}
{"text":"Well as I had originally chosen at the beginning of the survey, I have no opinion on this. Yes, I get why some people might say it's overblown because people are generally ignorant, but when it's happening to someone or lives are getting damaged because of this, it can never be treated as something \"overblown\" per say.","receptive":0.17154}
{"text":"It is right that media can contribute to misinform the public by focusing on the matter that they think might make the more buzz. Like police brutality against minority but saying it's only because of that it not true. there is a real problem in this country about how police respond to situation depending on your skin color.","receptive":-1.03068}
{"text":"I agree with you completely in this matter. The fact that we are finally seeing footage of much of this violence against people of color is more an indication that it's been happening all along, we just finally have video now. I think that it's also pretty telling that many of the people that don't care about the deaths of people of color are also the same ones that get up in arms about abortion, claiming that every life is sacred.","receptive":-1.3655}
{"text":"I have read your response and fully agree with what you are saying. Accusations are very serious things and should be taken as such. No one is saying that the women (or men) are lying, but due process is part of the United States, and should not be overlooked.","receptive":-0.10734}
{"text":"I completely agree with everything you said. I too feel as though self protection has become more of a priority to these police officers, even though their sworn duty is to protect and serve. But who are they really protecting other than themselves? It's sad to me because we are all in this together, none of us are making it out of here alive, so we all need to respect one another, help each other, and these recent interactions are nothing short of absolutely heartbreaking. ","receptive":0.30117}
{"text":"I understand that you feel that alleged perpetrators should be immediately removed from campus. I also wonder about how that reflects a misuse of due process itself, as the alleged perpetrator is being punished. Have you heard of any new laws on the subject?","receptive":-0.33735}
{"text":"I understand what you mean when you say that all people are capable of lying and due process should not be ignored in cases of sexual assault accusations.  Perhaps in some cases where the two parties have close contact, like in a classroom for example, something should be done to keep the accuser and the accused apart until due process can be carried out.  Can I take your argument to mean that due process should be carried out immediately and the college should not let it drag out causing further missing of class?  I agree that the accused party should not have any negative consequence until the guilt is established in a court of law.","receptive":0.83711}
{"text":"I agree, removing the perpetrator has several benefits. In such cases I think it is important to prioritize the safety and comfort of the victim. The fact it makes it easier to conduct a formal investigation is also a positive.","receptive":0.49598}
{"text":"I totally get where you're coming from, and in a lot of ways, I feel the same way. But every once in a while, someone is falsely accused. What if in this case, the alleged perpetrator really didn't commit the sexual assault? You're arguing not just for him to be removed from campus but from society? I think there has to be some proof that the sexual assault happened before we make such drastic decisions.","receptive":-0.72624}
{"text":"I understand the stress having the accused perpetrator in open population could have on the victim. At the same time, not everyone who is accused is guilty. Would it be fair to the accused to be restricted in such a way? They have been accused, not convicted.","receptive":0.21821}
{"text":"While I see your point that the media often does sensationalize reports of violence \nbetween the police and minority crime suspects, making them seem much more common than they are, it is sometimes the case that these confrontations between police and minority crime suspects do involve wrongdoing on the part of the police. It is true that in some cases, the confrontations were escalated because the suspect resisted a lawful arrest. That being said, there are also steps that the police can use to de-escalate the confrontation and there are non-lethal cases that can be used to solve the confrontation. I do agree with your points that immediately firing an officer without a full and thorough investigation and that rioting and destruction of property have had no beneficial outcomes. However, society does, and should, place a higher level of scrutiny on the police because they have been entrusted by society with certain powers and responsibilities, which criminal suspects have not always been entrusted with. The fact remains that the public has responded strongly to several confrontations between police and minority criminal suspects where the reaction of the police has been unjustified, which is a serious problem that society does need to address.","receptive":-0.43346}
{"text":"I can see where you are coming from as far as the social media aspect. I agree that it is exacerbating the perception. Police are trained properly in how to assess these situations and evaluate situations when excessive force is necessary. Can I ask you how you feel about schools with larges numbers of minorities in attendance to be taught how to communicate with officers as well?","receptive":0.30265}
{"text":"I think you make some good points. One innocent person killed is too much. What do you consider questionable when it comes to work histories?","receptive":1.56043}
{"text":"I totally agree with you. The media tries to sensationalize every thing that goes against the majority. It just makes more money that way to show the majority getting the wrong end of the deal. Everything being recorded and sent to social media instantly can be misconstrued and judged right away without any context. People see police brutality but won't see the bigger picture of the person who had just robbed a bank and killed someone.","receptive":-0.33624}
{"text":"I agree that these confrontations between police and minorities is out of control. With the ability to watch what really happens in these situations, we can see it for ourselves.It is unfortunate that these situations have not stopped. Maybe the hiring methods need to be in question for the police.","receptive":1.26413}
{"text":"I believe that black lives and minority lives DO indeed matter. I agree that the only way these issues are being brought to light may seem as though they are only from \"black lives matter\", but I do think there are other protests and whatnot that are also helping. Can you tell me about the other protests that you are aware of to help this issue?","receptive":1.07895}
{"text":"I can understand this point of view because safety is an important aspect of campus life. If students feel that the campus environment is potentially dangerous, it could affect the university at a number of levels. Students who have classes in the evening may not feel comfortable walking alone. The student who was attacked will live in fear of retaliation, which is a very legitimate fear when it comes to sexual assault. Having the alleged perpetrator removed could go a long way to showing that the university is committed to the safety and security of students, as well as to believing victims.","receptive":-1.20772}
{"text":"Overall I agree entirely with your response. Victim safety is definitely a priority and necessary to promote a safe campus. I believe the investigation should be fair to all involved and the alleged perpetrator should not be expelled until it is confirmed they are guilty. ","receptive":1.05154}
{"text":"I can understand why you would feel that way. It is hard to consistently find honest caring people in any type of authority, but not all police officers are bad people just like not all minorities are honest","receptive":-0.58309}
{"text":"I agree with you, I believe it has been overblown. I do think there are times when police act badly but not to the extent that the public is making it. A perpetrators crime needs to be considered when looking at an officers actions.","receptive":0.16376}
{"text":"I agree. So much of America lives in a bubble, and they don't realize that there are citizens who are treated differently by the police, by the courts, and by state and local governments. The only real way to get through to them is visual. They need to see what happens to people not like them. And it needs to be constant.","receptive":-1.1618}
{"text":"I agree with the reaction of the previous writer that I am responding to.  It is extremely important that these issues be made clear to the general public and how they are all affected by social injustices inherent in American law enforcement. In fact, the privatization of the jail industry is a major cause and component of the injustice and that all comes down to greed. Like the saying goes if you follow the money you can root out the source.","receptive":0.61598}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from. I definitely agree that media does play a major role in blowing things out of proportion, but it is also true that sometimes media underplays some other major issues. Some issues should be blown up so to speak to let justice be served, but it is also true like you say that some issues are blown up just to spread misinformation and ignorance. Let me ask you about the cases in which a person is videotaping the mistreatment themselves, rather than the media.","receptive":0.23321}
{"text":"I completely agree with the person above. There is less than 1% false accusations against sexual abusers, so the fact that many people believe it is fake is something that I can not quite understand. Very few people would willingly put their face into the public with something so traumatic, especially with how they could be treated, such as being mocked, belittled, etc.","receptive":-0.96698}
{"text":"I absolutely agree with your statement. I think its unfair to remove someone that is accused of something without any sort of evidence. But if there was obvious proof of this crime than immediate removal should be enforced.  ","receptive":0.476}
{"text":"I agree. It is important to consider the constitutional rights of the accused, as there are many instances these can be abused. Complete investigations need to take place to ensure that only guilty people are being punished. There are a lot of reasons a person could be falsely accused of sexual assault (such as the event really happening but the victim misidentifying accidentally or intentionally or the event was completely fabricated). It also harms the progress of real victims if someone who didn't commit a crime is punished, it's revealed they were unjustly punished, and then real victims aren't believed by people due to false accusers. ","receptive":0.62878}
{"text":"I agree that this is obviously a bad idea that could hurt many students reputations, specifically male students. Sexual assault is a big problem but everyone needs to recognize that false rape allegations are also a serious issue. Even if the accused is innocent, making a big scene by removing someone from campus could severely cripple someone's reputation forever.","receptive":-0.024}
{"text":"I agree that victims rarely lie, and I do believe in erring on the side of caution, and while I have my concerns that people will punished before being proven guilty.  I know it is scary for people, that the could be falsely accused, but hopefully for the safety and greater good, this type of policy will be implemented. I cannot imagine how horrific it would be to run into someone who had caused that kind of harm to me. ","receptive":0.16265}
{"text":"I see where you are coming from. It is true that there is a right to dignity and others should be able to live without fear. I do understand what you mean by the appearance of self protection from one side instead of protecting others. Let me ask you what you believe is a better way of protecting both lives involved?","receptive":1.25024}
{"text":"The problem with a lot of this is everyone's readily available usage of smartphones with cameras. Everything is documented and the police are on edge because of crowds surrounding them in hopes to capture anything on camera to share on social media. Not only is the situation potentially dangerous to onlookers but rather the police as well as the suspect in question. Obviously only the \"bad\" side of things are going to be shared or at least a lot more of the time than anything \"good\" that happens with the police. So people are more exposed to the negativity of the situations.","receptive":-0.32235}
{"text":"I agree with you!  The media and the ones that are pushing this narrative are not giving all of the facts in regards to the number of police interactions.  They are really misleading the people.  ","receptive":-0.31772}
{"text":"I can see your point about social media blowing things out of proportion—that's something that happens often, on many issues from large to small. Besides social media, do you know of the statistics regarding excessive police force? While I can agree with part of your statement, I think it could also be argued that social media amplifying the problem is helpful in that more people know that it is a problem now. I do think it's important that the hard facts and data are analyzed however, instead of just relying on social media, since it's hard to prove something that comes from a random person in a Twitter thread. ","receptive":0.4971}
{"text":"I agree with your point of view.  I think you are correct in saying that reporting loss of life is never overblown.  I would counter that by saying that a lot of the instances of these confrontations between police and minority individuals does not involve death.  My view of being overblown is reporting all these stories but never having any potential solution to the problem.  We can talk about the problem all day but unless we start discussing actionable solutions, nothing will change, no matter how much we complain about it.  Overall, I completely agree with you that the problem exists, I just think that talking about it doesn't do anything.  We need to take action that takes into account both sides of the problem.  This means including the inherent danger that police officers face every day along with the data that shows people of color are more likely to have a bad experience with police.  ","receptive":-0.23587}
{"text":"I think this is so wrong on a moral level and women should have a way to defend their selves","receptive":-2.13511}
{"text":"I very much am able to see the point you are bringing up. More often than not, I too have noticed the discrepancy in the media of minorities experiencing much worse treatment by law enforcement than other groups. Also, it is easy to agree with the statement about it possibly not being an issue due to it not being an \"epic\" number of incidents and seeing how that could just be a skewed opinion rather than factual. ","receptive":0.37524}
{"text":"I agree with your statement. Many people in our country have never experienced racial injustice on the same level as those who have become victims of police brutality, and thus don't quite understand the outrage. This is alarming to me because if the general public doesn't understand what we are fighting against then I am afraid this violence will continue to get swept under the rug by our politicians and leaders. The evidence to me is clear that we have an overwhelming amount of cases where police brutality occurred and specifically occurred against racial minorities. These facts need to be broadcast with as much evidence as we can so that it cannot be discounted or \"swept under the rug\" again. Then, maybe we will have a bigger push to stop this injustice.","receptive":0.61598}
{"text":"I totally agree with your thought process here.  It is important to walk the line between \"innocent until proven guilty\" for the accused and protecting the safety of the accuser.  While it would be important not to react without investigating, it would be equally as important to let the victim know that her rights are being protected.","receptive":0.40802}
{"text":"I definitely see where you are coming from. Even if an allegation ends up being overblown or outright false, in this situation it's better to be safe than sorry. Until some kind of investigation can take place, potential perpetrators should be far removed from their possible victims.","receptive":-0.52253}
{"text":"While that is true, it is not necessarily the whole story. There are other reasons behind why the police may be getting overly confrontational, for example, previous experiences or just working a high stress job that requires one to be quick acting. However, your statement about putting the value on all human life over one person is worth exploring more deeply. ","receptive":0.6345}
{"text":"I think you are 100% correct in your statement. We never hear about the countless things police do to help people each day. We only hear about the few times an officer does something bad and then politicians try to take advantage of it for political reasons. The politicians and the media have an agenda and it's to drive people apart.","receptive":0.33043}
{"text":"It is certainly the case that sometimes the media blows issues out of proportion. I think that personal experience effecting your point of view on this issue is also true.  While the media can be unhelpful, I think some people are having genuine problems with how the police treat them.","receptive":0.69154}
{"text":"The victim in this case should feel protected. The alleged abuser in this case should be removed but before removal, take a lie detector test. In this case the victim will feel safe. The alleged accuser will be given his/her rights for what he/she has been accused of. This is only fair in society. If the lie detector comes in as the alleged accuser is innocent. Then the victim needs to come in for question. I feel everyone needs a fair trial by taking only ones word. ","receptive":-1.04105}
{"text":"The videos and snippets typically only show one part and side of the conversation.  Very rarely do you see a video from the beginning to the end.  Not all officers are like that and this is causing officers who are doing their job with the highest ethical compass to be seen through a negative lens.  It is causing suspicion and tension where it shouldn't be.  We are aren't living in history, we can't go back and change history.  We live in the present, when you constantly bring up the past as a reason and justification you aren't moving past it.","receptive":-0.55068}
{"text":"That is a fair point. However, law and order must be upheld. Each scenario of police violence is different and unique, and has different circumstances. Many suspects have engaged in suspicious, dangerous, and threatening activity that makes the use of force against them justified. Many others have not. The Black Lives Matter movement, and anti police movement that grew out of it, fail to distinguish between legitimate cases of unwarranted police brutality, and wanton criminal behavior that required the use of force to stop. Until society is able to distinguish between the two, a tenable solution that upholds law and order and maintains a healthy respect for the dangerous work that police officers do will remain out of reach.","receptive":1.47246}
{"text":"I would think that any assault is in the hands of the law and outside of the school policing.  If the school policy is to remove alleged perpetrators without due process, a lawsuit will likely incur.  Allegations without due process seems like a poor decision in my decision. Trauma is understandable, but proof is definitely needed to indict someone for accusation of crime. ","receptive":-0.38511}
{"text":"Your point on the constitutional rights of the accused individual are true and should be taken into consideration. It is their basic right to be innocent until proven guilty. Unless that accused individual is proven guilty, it is likely unjust to have them removed from campus. Although the accuser may object to this decision, it would be the correct legal course of action in this particular situation.","receptive":0.29544}
{"text":"Removing someone who has been accused of a crime is against their rights. Sometimes it is better for the accused to remove themselves to prevent potential issues. How does the situation change is the accuser is correct?","receptive":0.37878}
{"text":"i believe one person is enough to get some kind of action going. they need to hold police more accountable and teach them when to shoot and when to use less lethal forces. i believe they should have a vary intense process to make sure they have nothing agains a minority before they are aloud to start working as a officer.","receptive":-0.49976}
{"text":"These statements can be generalized as true, however when taking into consideration the population as well as the number of injustice, I think it is reasonable to say that the rate of injustice is relatively fair. By that, I don't mean that we is happening is not wrong in any way. In fact, I do agree that the situations that have been brought to the attention of the public are in fact not fair, however taking into consideration the number of people who live in the area, that what is happening is a better rate than what is being shown to the public. Granted, it would definitely be better if equality and fairness took place all of the time, however situations will occur when injustice will take place.","receptive":0.5558}
{"text":"Is that necessarily a bad thing? We can hold people accountable moreso than ever before. I suppose that does allow people to throw interpretations around, and project their views and anxieties, but in the long run it could lead to a more honest society.","receptive":-0.32235}
{"text":"I see where you are coming from, especially when you mention that reporting about the loss of life is never overblown. All life is important. However, I don't think this issue is about race. I think it's mostly true that people of color commit crimes more often than white people. Thus, the situation about police confrontations can be twisted so that it is more about police versus people of color instead of police versus criminals. ","receptive":0.52802}
{"text":"I quite agree with you. The media is not unbiased; it chooses the narrative it displays, and it chooses what best propels its agenda. The news is, after all, built and reported by people, and as such, it's made from biases. That being said, I do appreciate the attention being levelled at police brutality and unnecessary uses of force. Do I think it's the norm? Certainly not! However, there have certainly been some instances of force and knee-jerk reactions that cannot be justified, and it's important to hold our lawmen up to at least as high--nay, higher--a standard as we do ourselves.","receptive":-0.03994}
{"text":"While basic protections are allowed to protect oneself,it shouldn't give us the right to start beating minorities in the street. The cops are there to protect minorities even if they're not here legally. If they're here illegally,they will take appropriate action.","receptive":0.57895}
{"text":"It is true that if the accused person committed this crime, then they should be removed from campus. The victims mental state would be greatly helped by this. However, it is sometimes the case that someone is falsely accused or misidentified. I completely agree that someone who committed a crime like this should be removed immediately but it is possible for people to throw false accusations and get anyone removed from campus. I would be interested to know what safeguards are in place to prevent this from happening. Are there functional methods to filter out false accusations with this method?","receptive":0.82932}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from, myself as a minority.  Personally have experienced police overstepping authority as well as abusing it.  I also understand the job is a dangerous one so incidents as the ones we have seen so many times on the news lately will ever cease.  I do wish there was more being done to prevent these officers with such bias and attitude from ever becoming a police officer.  All of these issues are making it harder for the ones who do their job well, to even do do their job at all.","receptive":0.26413}
{"text":"I would agree with you wholeheartedly. The public reaction is not a surprise in my eyes, in fact, I think our consciousness about it as a society is only becoming realized due to our access to social media and the 24-hour news cycle. The problems that exist are real problems that have occurred throughout the course of history. ","receptive":0.22709}
{"text":"I actually agree with that persons statement because there are two sides to every story and due to the recent #MeToo movement we understand that we must take cases of sexual assault seriously so I agree with removing the alleged perpetrator. And like the person above stated, we should not remove the perpetrator without giving them due process in the unlikely case that the accuser may be falsifying the assault. ","receptive":0.73672}
{"text":"Yes, I completely understand where you're coming from. At this point in the situation, the victim should be priority number one and the campus and security should treat this emergency very sensitively and cautiously, which includes the person's removal. I'm sure word gets around campus somewhat easily, so other people may also feel uncomfortable with this person around campus as well. ","receptive":0.32932}
{"text":"It makes sense that even a college campus should adhere to the \"innocent until proven guilty\" mindset in order to ensure that both parties are treated fairly in assessing the truth.  It would make the most sense for a thorough investigation to be performed by local police so that such evidence could be used in the final judgement made by the accuser.  This would also give the university the opportunity to determine any sort of past relationship between the two individuals in order to determine motive of either party, and this would assist police in their investigation as well.","receptive":1.30933}
{"text":"I agree with you that the perpetrator should not remain on campus. There should be stricter rules/laws regarding people who commit sexual assault. We should find a way to make it so that the voices of those who were assaulted are believed and the \"wheels of justice\" turn more quickly.","receptive":0.32932}
{"text":"Although I agree with your view that the accused rights must be protected and that they are innocent until proven guilty, I would ask that you reconsider your statement that the accuser remove themselves.  Neither student should be pressed to leave the campus.  A process may need to be put into place to avoid them attending the same classes or functions, but each persons legal rights must be upheld. ","receptive":0.87878}
{"text":"When someone is sexually assulted, often times perpatrators are not swiftly or properly put away. Often times they do not face any consequences. There are many people who's voices are unheard because a school or company wants to maintain their reputation.","receptive":-0.9392}
{"text":"I mostly agree but innocence is always assumed until proven guilty. While false accusations are infrequent, they do happen and when they do, they do irreparable damage to someone's social and professional life. There should obviously be some protection for the victim, perhaps a temporary restraining order or something similar, but outright removal is too strong an action to take when only allegations have been put forth.","receptive":0.07006}
{"text":"I completely agree, all people of all genders are capable of lying. We can't prosecute someone based on words and words alone, we need to show evidence for our accusations especially when someones freedom hangs in the balance. ","receptive":-0.149}
{"text":"I would agree with you that those instances exist where police overreact to minorities' behavior, automatically assume that they are criminal and then decide to use the ultimate option - using their gun to stop the person.  Sometimes even when these incidents are investigated nothing was ultimately done about them.  The cases of Freddie scott, Philando Castile,  Erik Garner.  emphasize this.  ","receptive":0.54191}
{"text":"I understand that the safety of victims is likely to be threatened if an accused attacker is allowed to remain on campus. I also recognize concerns about due process. It is important to believe those who claim to have been assaulted.","receptive":-0.35587}
{"text":"I certainly agree, because the victim may see the perpetrator around campus and they may feel traumatize, therefore we have to take the victim in account. The school should definitely take action regardless the social status of the perpetrator because other students wouldn't feel safe if they knew the crime feel on deaf ears. And the perpetrator will do it again since he got away with it the first time.","receptive":-0.72624}
{"text":"I absolutely understand where you are coming from, especially with regard to media reporting on loss of life never being overblown. While I do think this issue affects people of all races, it is true that it seems to affect minorities far more often. I believe it is a fair assessment that cultural issues within the institution need to be addressed.","receptive":-0.10624}
{"text":"I agree wholeheartedly with everything here. If we go back to the Rodney King beating and subsequent riots, and then compare that to now, nothing has changed. It's embarrassing. They are absolutely correct in that the knee jerk response of \"well, but they're just criminals\" is dismissive of th actual problems with racism and economic imbalance in this country. As long as people of color are held down financially, in large part due to decades and centuries of discrimination that create a legacy effect, then issues of crime are going to persist. And as long as society dismisses acts of racial bias as simply \"they shouldn't commit crimes\", then this issue will simply continue to perpetuate itself, and progress will never be made.","receptive":-0.30994}
{"text":" I agree that this person should suffer the consequences of their actions but often times the justice system is not like that. I can understand why you would want this person removed from society completely because it would be harmful to the victim however there are many predators out there living their lives. Yes they should go to trial and yes there will be consequences but I do not think that this will be solved immediately. No they should not be able to terrorize others.","receptive":0.95895}
{"text":"I agree completely and think the public reaction has not been overblown at all. In fact, I think the negative reaction to protesters and people asking for justice for the minority suspects has been just as loud. There needs to be more education around racial issues and the police need to be trained so that these things don't continue happening.","receptive":-0.05531}
{"text":"I agree with you that fair process is important, but how do you feel about the accused perpetrator at least being arrested, but released on bail until a fair trial can take place? \nI also agree that women cannot be believed just because they say something. At the same time, I do feel that it should be taken seriously. How do you feel about that?","receptive":0.25378}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from when you say that these occurrences happen because officers bring their biases to work with them. However, this is not the case for all officers. There are officers out there who are not biased. ","receptive":0.07895}
{"text":"I see your point and initially thought the same thing.  I would worry, however, about situations in which someone is falsely accused. Removing them by allegation only seems like it ignores innocent until proven guilty.  If the perpetrator was arrested I could see them possibly being removed.  I wonder if there was a solution where both victims and falsely accused are protected? ","receptive":1.27376}
{"text":"I understand that you believe that these incidents would not have occurred had the criminal complied in the first place but I believe that this is a misguided approach to the situation. Police officers are required to work at a higher standard than criminals and when the criminals do not comply a violent outburst is not the right response. Police should keep a level head and only use drastic actions if danger is imminent.","receptive":1.31191}
{"text":"I absolutely agree with what you have said.  Victims should be believed and their safety protected.  The perpetrator also needs to have due process before final judgement is passed.  The perpetrator should be removed from campus for the safety of the victim and other potential victims.  The perpetrator should only be expelled after the incident has been thoroughly researched.","receptive":0.19969}
{"text":"This point made is understandable and many would agree with it. The victim's safety is of utmost importance, and it should not be taken lightly. Her safety and the safety of others on campus should be protected. However, there is the presumption of innocence and due process in the US legal system. I think Universities would be correct to follow that. This has serious impact for the accused, their education, and their future. The student should be given a chance to defend themselves and have the right to a fair process. If they are found to be guilty of the situation, then the should certainly be removed from the university.","receptive":0.61635}
{"text":"Originally I agreed with you about removing the perpetrator. I had thought false accusations were fairly common, but you pointed out the statistics. I agree with you in this sense then that we have to protect the victims. ","receptive":1.42191}
{"text":"Yes, I believe you are right in removing someone based on ALLEGATIONS. Alleged and Proof are not the same thing when it comes to justice. The accuser should not have to remove themselves from campus if they do not want to, however, because there are always times when the accuser is telling the truth and must be protected in that case. And yes fake rape allegations ruin people's lives and the opposite sex often gets away scott free, they have a right to sue.","receptive":0.21211}
{"text":"The public response is overblown due to the media.  Prior to cellphones, there wasn't even the mention of officers wearing body cameras.  However, the actions of the officers are not changing even though they are being watched more carefully.","receptive":-0.46957}
{"text":"I agree that the video that has surfaced is disturbing but I would be interested in seeing the statistics associated with police violence. What do you think would be necessary steps to alleviate this? Do you think adopting police policies of countries with far less police violence would be a positive step? What concrete steps could you envision would be useful?","receptive":1.17154}
{"text":"I agree with you that social media is responsible for repeating incidents of (maybe perceived) police brutality and may be guilty of  overplaying the issue, but I feel that before social media it was much too easy for these incidents to get hidden and therefore never discussed or looked into. Social media has given a platform to those seeking more dialogue and more investigations into matters that previously were probably only available to people close to the incident who had little support.","receptive":0.84895}
{"text":"You make some good points about the benefits of removing an alleged perpetrator from campus as soon as an accusation has been made.  I'm concerned about the downsides, though.  Taking such decisive action immediately upon a report could be premature.  While measures should be put in place immediately to limit contact between alleged perpetrator and victim, more drastic action should not be taken until the allegations are appropriately investigated.","receptive":0.82932}
{"text":"I agree. The perpetrator shouldn't be alowed near the victim for multiple reasons. The goal should be to protect the victim at all times. The perpetrator should be jailed because of the serious case.","receptive":-0.28179}
{"text":"I agree with the points you are making. When victims are not taken seriously it can have a serious effect on their mental wellbeing. One thing that comes to mind that people might oppose is the immediate removal of the accused from campus. If in the very rare case, it was a false accusation, the accused could be missing vital time in class. This is an argument that people who oppose your views would readily bring up and it is important to have some sort of answer for this.","receptive":0.12561}
{"text":"I do agree that a person is not guilty until proven so. I also agree that there can be false accusations made out of spite. However for safety reasons the accused could be  removed temporarily while an investigation is being done. There have been recent situations on campuses that if this were done a life would have been saved. If an investigation is done quickly it would be beneficial to both parties.","receptive":0.73989}
{"text":"I agree with you on what you are saying. There are some officers that dont deserve to wear the badge they earned. They have cleaned up alot of the bad cops that exist and punish them fairly. I also think though that there are plwnty of dirty cops out there still. I recently heard of 3 officers who were are being charged because they took money and drugs from a big bust they did. If this doesnt show the type of honest people on the force I dont know what does.","receptive":-0.16957}
{"text":"I agree that human life is important. Sometimes these recent fatal interactions have been more about racism than self-protection. It is true that human life should be preserved.","receptive":0.59746}
{"text":"I completely agree with your statement. The alleged perpetrator should just be removed from campus instead of immediately expelled until a thorough investigation can be held. I also agree that this is the best option for protecting the victim. As an assault victim myself, I understand how damaging and terrifying it is to see your assailant around campus. ","receptive":-0.96698}
{"text":"I agree with this statement. I believe it's true in regards to law enforcement having problems with people of color. It is really heartbreaking to hear that this is still happening now. We need this to end now. I too feel that not all law enforcement is bad. There are good officers that want to protect and serve still. ","receptive":0.3382}
{"text":"I can see your point of view very easily that alleged abusers should be removed from campus. I believe it really depends on the size of the school; small campuses with less than 20,000 students would benefit from this. But since we are innocent until proven guilty, if the campus is large enough that the alleged perpetrator and the victim would not interact, then they should stay until they are arraigned.","receptive":0.21821}
{"text":"I agree that social media has brought more of these confrontations into the public eye. It's also quite possible that these confrontations occur at similar rates to the past. However, I would argue this doesn't mean that public reaction to recent confrontations have been overblown. In fact, I would say it's more of a case where there was not enough reaction to these confrontations in the past due to lack of exposure to the public.","receptive":0.42765}
{"text":"I agree with this statement. I agree that the victims are very often not thought of enough. I also understand how some can say that the person accused is innocent until proven guilty. So by removing the accused from the area and into, say a jail cell, would this not seem to indicate that this person is indeed guilty. This is quite the touchy subject. I do believe that the law must to something to protect the victims. How this can be done effectively is yet to be seen, done, or thought of by law makers.","receptive":0.64413}
{"text":"I understand that upholding privacy and right to live peacefully is important to you. There are times when authorities have overstepped their bounds and caused harm to others instead of upholding the proper laws. How do you feel about the topic of body cameras to reduce the rates of police violence?","receptive":1.02802}
{"text":"I agree, I believe that before someone is guilty it has to be proven that a crime was committed and not just assumed because of someones gender or any other status. A full investigation would need to be conducted before anyone is even brought on a charges. I dont think anyone should be assumed guilty just because of their gender, because it could be said the same for the person's gender as well if they committed a crime.","receptive":0.78155}
{"text":"I agree that an alleged perpetrator should be removed from campus. But, I think it's very important that an allegation is investigated thoroughly before any further action takes place. The alleged victim should feel safe, but the alleged perpetrator should be questioned and have limited if no access to campus until all facts are obtained. Furthermore, investigators should remember that everyone is innocent until proven guilty.","receptive":0.82932}
{"text":"I agree.  The media filters out and reports only those situations were things went badly and doesn't report all the other times that excessive force was used when justified.","receptive":0.19154}
{"text":"It is true that there are excessive amounts of force used by police officers in certain situations. Specifically, I agree with you that people of minority status are usually on the receiving end of this treatment. Some police officers could benefit from cultural sensitivity training and some kind of accountability for their violent actions.","receptive":0.73635}
{"text":"I agree there are real issues with police and communities that serve minorities, but I don’t think it is as bad as America thinks.  There have been many isolated confrontations, then people not involved, get involved and then it becomes overblown.  Protests are not the answer.  I think education on the issues is the best response, instead of protests.","receptive":-0.6618}
{"text":"I have no opinion to whether the alleged abuser should be removed on campus immediately. I do think it is the campus' responsibility to investigate the case as much as possible. I believe if there is huge proof against the alleged abuser, then the victim should be protected. Sadly, it's common to see the lack of proof in assault cases so it would be a tough call for the campus to remove them.  But I can see why the person needs to be removed as quick as possible in order to ensure the victim's safety, but the campus have to be careful to leave everything to public opinion.","receptive":-0.31883}
{"text":"Even one innocent person or situation of excessive force is to much regardless of race creed or color. Certainly anecdotaly it may appear a problem but also i believe there are thousands of daily interactions with police and only a handful result in publicized serious problems. in those instances i agree they need to be addressed. ","receptive":0.74561}
{"text":"It is objectively false that false sexual assault reports rarely exist, and just because an option is easier doesn't mean that it is the right thing to do. I could've sworn we lived in the great country of America where a person is innocent until proven guilty. So based on your logic if the police accuse you of being a murderer you should go to jail for life with no trial, judge, or lawyers because its just easier to just trust the police. It is even wrong to say right now that there is a victim because we just do not know. We have somebody's word against the other and unless there is proof, nothing should happen to either party.","receptive":-1.89291}
{"text":"We need to have a system that allows for everyone to have the right to live in dignity. The minute that we allow for those to claim self defense in every instance they feel fear, it will defeat the purpose of having that system. It is easy to think about argument of self defense when you are not the one which is being harmed in the process. ","receptive":-0.60624}
{"text":"It is true that the victim could feel more fear from having the perpetrator near them, however, the perpetrator is innocent until proven guilty. If he is innocent, removing him from campus could ruin his reputation. I understand that how having the perpetrator removed could allow the investigation to increase, but it would be more justified if the victim and the perpetrator to be removed until the facts are confirmed. Having them both removed would help with the investigation and prevent slander from each party. Let us speak more to your point about how removing the perpetrator will create less victims.","receptive":-0.05957}
{"text":"I would completely agree with you if the perpetrator were convicted or confirmed to have done what they are being accused of. I definitely think it's reasonable to required the accused perpetrator to stay away from the victim/accuser. Once even the slightest shred of evidence is found to indicate the validity of the accusations, however, yes, the perpetrator should be removed.","receptive":0.62561}
{"text":"I would agree completely with this person. It would be so wrong to allow the perpetrator to remain on campus. No one knows how dangerous that person might be. Additionally, imagine how painful it would be for the victim of the assault.","receptive":-1.54105}
{"text":"I can see exactly where you're coming from about erring on the side of caution in regards to assaults of any kind.  Victims are often telling the truth when they bring forth serious accusations such as assault whether sexually or physically.  What should happen to the accuser if the accused is found innocent?","receptive":-0.52253}
{"text":"You use valid arguments and I see that it seems you have done your research. As I am not a minority, I believe I have a different perspective than you, but I do understand where you are coming from. There has been proof of violence and force being used against minorities, yet there are cases of this occurring with non-minorities as well which do not receive as much press coverage which may skew our perception through the media. Killing of innocent people should always be a last resort; however,, when in the line of duty police lives are on the line while they are doing their jobs. If sufficient force isn't used and one of the officers is killed by the suspect, would you consider that an innocent life lost as well? ","receptive":1.02339}
{"text":"The perpetrator should be removed but able to continue school some other way. We want to protect the victim but we don't want to wrongfully remove someone due to an accusation. If the accusation is false the victim should be removed. ","receptive":-0.00402}
{"text":"I would say that I tend to agree that the person accused of sexual assault should be removed from campus. For the safety of all the students on the campus and for the accused persons safety also. It would also stop the accused of bullying the victim any farther to try to stop any criminal investigations.","receptive":0.50524}
{"text":"I understand where you're coming from. It must be very difficult for the victim to go through something like this and still see the assaulter on campus. But what if it turned out that the \"victim\" was not being 100% truthful? How would the alleged assaulter feel being alienated from campus and society and automatically being assumed guilty? How would you think it's best to remedy this situation to give both parties the benefit of the doubt? ","receptive":0.77376}
{"text":"I understand what you are saying, the media does focus almost exclusively on the officer's actions. Let me ask you this, have any of the officers involved in these types of incidents been involved in more than one altercation of this nature? The rioting and destruction by some in the public that occurs sometimes does not advance their platform. ","receptive":1.08969}
{"text":"Additionally, the alleged perpetrator may represent a threat to others on campus. Removing them protects not just the victim but other victims who may not have come forward. The victims deserve to be able to continue their lives without danger from the perpetrator hanging over their heads.","receptive":-0.4855}
{"text":"I think you're right about people having a right to dignity, and being able to live without fear. Would you say that right applies more to the police or to the citizens in this case? From my perspective, the police have taken on a responsibility to actively protect all human life and should abide by that.","receptive":1.1345}
{"text":"I definitely agree with you on removing the accused from campus so the victim does have a chance to regroup and get themselves to a better state. False reports of rape are rare but they aren't impossible. The accused has to be proven guilty for their actions first. I still think they should be given a chance to do their school work with out being completely removed from campus because false accusations do happen. ","receptive":0.57006}
{"text":"I agree that social media plays an important part as to why this issue is overblown. However, I believe the regular media is just as responsible. I think the media thrives on this type of news and often rush to put it on the air before all the facts are in. I believe that to be irresponsible on their part.","receptive":-0.52142}
{"text":"I agree with you. I believe that there is a real problem when it comes to police and the public. There is a broken trust there that must be mended somehow. People of color are too often the target for a policeman with a bias that reacts to something that isn't there. Too many times, a person of color has been killed without provocation or a solid reason for their death. Police officers are NOT judge and jury so they need to learn restraint.","receptive":-1.30994}
{"text":"While I believe that you provide some possible valid points, I think that this issue needs to be looked at from other views as well. First, are all law enforcement officers bad and in the wrong? Second, are the innocent minorities listening to what the law enforcement officers are telling them to do when they are being questioned and actually doing it? Or are they not doing what the law enforcement officers ask them to do for both of their safeties? ","receptive":0.65302}
{"text":"It is true that the public reaction to police confrontations against minority crime suspects has the benefit of surfacing up this issue to the forefront of public policy and allows it to avoid being swept under the rug. I see your point about the general majority having no experience with these injustices, so they don't have a vested interest in developing solutions. I see how it can sometimes be the case that this issue can become a threat to justice toward everyone. Let me ask you how you think engaging the majority class can provide new solutions to this problem. ","receptive":0.81969}
{"text":"I am in agreement with you on the matter of the way history has portrayed the relationship between the police and minorities in particular from experiences of my own. . Remembering the time i was hit in my face when I was a young teenager running away from home at a time when i was in such turmoil after the death of my grandmother who had raised me. then there was the time when i was shot by an officer after i was accosted with a gun that i went to the ground wounded thinking, he shot me any way. He told everyone i did not put it down.","receptive":-0.38402}
{"text":"I agree that logic and cool heads must prevail in these situations. While our due process is one of innocent until proven guilty, the era of social media has turned that to guilty even if proven innocent. Someone being accused of sexual assault should be removed from campus for the sole purpose of diffusing the situation and protecting both the accuser and the accused. Once an investigation is completed, consideration should be given to the safety of both parties if both are to remain at that campus.","receptive":-0.524}
{"text":"I agree that there is a lack of dialogue and analysis of data. Unfortunately, this is due, in part, to a lack of accurate data keeping in police departments and on a national level. I think part of the reason the violence is all over social media is that those affected by racial violence feel that is a place where they can freely express themselves, and surely that is a positive. ","receptive":0.14987}
{"text":"I wholly agree with every point you've made.The victim's safety should be the first consideration.  And it would demonstrate the university's stance  and hopefully discourage any future incidents.","receptive":-0.65216}
{"text":"I see your point about social media repeatedly replaying these incidents.  Sometimes seeing them over and over can allow people to see new developments that they didn't see before.  Do you think that new evidence my be uncovered when people watch the videos multiple times?","receptive":1.16376}
{"text":"I agree, most police officers are not criminals. When interacting with the police, the majority of people do not experience any issues or violence. And the media definitely over blows things for the sake of getting more viewers. But when there is an incident, and violence occurs, I think you'll find that the suspect is often a minority. When people receive poor treatment from authority figures, it's important that we pay attention to the issue.","receptive":0.36747}
{"text":"The person should be moved from campus until investigation is over. I don't think the person should be moved from society just yet because it hasn't been proving yet whether or not the person sexual assaulted the accuser. The accuser could be mad with that person and could be trying get that person put in jail. It is best to get to bottom of the situation before saying someone is guilty.","receptive":-0.24476}
{"text":"i completely agree with you . they are properly equipped with video ,to show us the actual footage , wrong is wrong and right is right , sometimes the law need the laws to enforce our liberties","receptive":-0.14328}
{"text":"While I believe that certain minority communities have definitely had issues with police in America I do not believe that the current situation is anything close to a crisis. I haven't had my opinion change at all by the media coverage of this situation. The specific incidences that have been presented as evidence of a problem have not convinced me that there is any big issue with police mistreatment of minority communities.","receptive":-1.43957}
{"text":"I agree totally with all the points made in this statement. If the \"rapist\" is still on campus it will allow him to do it again. It will also send a message to other rapists that it is okay and that they can get away with it. It also shows favoritism seeing as how most rapists seem to be athletic, full scholarships or very rich and their parents pay the college to make it go away.","receptive":-0.59661}
{"text":"I would agree with you that a person is innocent until guilty but i also believe that the person should be held in a good place so that no harm would happen to anyone else . I also do agree that no one should be hurt or mistreated until the trial is done . There are certain guides on conduct that should be addressed when someone is arrested for any criminal crime . They also have rights but both sides should be protected until the courts decide.","receptive":1.351}
{"text":"You made a good point about that you would have to prove that the accusation is actually true. It could be a false accusation.  I understand that your point is true it is against their rights. Not guilty until proven innocent I would remove myself from the situation until the dust clears or stay away from that person until it is resolved.","receptive":0.87878}
{"text":"I agree that trust needs to be restored. Most law enforcement is good and here to serve and protect the people. It's hard when the minority of officers are tainting the way that we see the situation. There is evidence through body cams, but there are thousands of body cams that we don't see every day. I think it's too generalized to assume that all people of color are being persecuted against. There definitely is persecution that exists, but it's hard to say to what extent it is happening. That it's happening at all is definitely a problem in our society.","receptive":0.81969}
{"text":"I agree that there are issues that between police and communities that need to be addressed.  What do you think about by focusing alot on these issues, we might tilt public opinion too much to one side and end up vilifying the police as a whole, rather than focusing on the few that are causing issues? ","receptive":-0.29142}
{"text":"I actually agree with your statement and view of the minority/police brutality issue as it is overblown. On the other hand, to remain open minded we have to acknowledge the other side of the issue, which is that minority's feel that out of all races that commit crimes and resist police orders, they are the ones who end up having the police over use their 'power' on them. Any person, regardless of race or status in this country should have a right to go against brutality and deserve it to be at least looked into, but I do agree that it has been blown way out of proportion. Instead of seeing it as, [insert race] vs [bad] cop, we should see it as [raceless person] vs [cop who overstepped their power] and judge it like that instead of making it fuel the race war. ","receptive":0.66376}
{"text":"I do see your point. But if you look at how many confrontations these police have every day. The avg would be not so bad that they don't kill people and actually do protect us. How would you react in such a situation. I'm not sure if i was always confronted with a certain minority that had a gun if i would not pull my gun as well and be nervous about the situation.","receptive":-1.3655}
{"text":"I think I agree with everything stated. They should be removed, to make sure no one else is harmed. From there, they can be tried and seen if innocent. Even when a person is innocent of a major crime like murder, they are usually held in jail, or at least until bail is made, and then proven guilty. So maybe the same procedures should be considered here.","receptive":-0.07809}
{"text":"It is true that victims will feel safer if their perpetrator was removed from campus. However, it is sometimes the case that someone can be falsely accused. I understand where you are coming from, but we need to know they are guilty too. ","receptive":0.62561}
{"text":"I could not agree more. I think that we too often have a knee jerk reaction to these heinous crimes, but as you said, the rights of the accused are equally important. We need to thoughtfully figure out how to advance forward in these situations without unjustly persecuting one party or the other.","receptive":-0.56567}
{"text":"I also value all human life and to live without fear.  I'm not sure how many of these fatal interactions between police and citizens there have been. I definitely need more information. ","receptive":-0.1618}
{"text":"I sort of agree with the sentiment that the alleged victim would feel safer with the alleged perpetrator off campus allowing them to feel some relief while going to school. However this could be a bit unfair to those who are innocent, as they are forced to miss important class time that they are paying for. Maybe better would be having something like an order of protection for the alleged victim, that if the alleged perpetrator gets close to them after being told to stay away then they get kicked off of campus until the case is done being investigated ","receptive":1.08858}
{"text":"I agree with your statement.  I think that if the offender does it once, it is very likely he will attack again.  It is so much better just to remove any threat from a college campus, especially when people are out and about all the time and drinking.  College is supposed to be a safe environment, and we are waging a war against ourselves.","receptive":-0.52253}
{"text":"It is very overblown. Think about all of the encounters there are in just one hour in the entire country. All of the encounters that are happening right at this very moment. Then think about the amount of times you see an encounter go awry, it's not very often at all. To say that it's about racism is a waste of time. You cannot possibly know what is going on in someone else's mind. ","receptive":-1.12476}
{"text":"It is true that due process should be given to the accusee. I'm sure it is the case that sometimes the accusee will be guilty, and sometimes innocent. That being said, what is your idea of an acceptable alternative to moving the accusee off-campus? What do you think about moving the accuser off-campus for safety reasons until the situation is cleared?","receptive":0.83711}
{"text":"Yes, I can appreciate your point of view. We can all say cops are taking their authority over the limit, but they have to think about the safety of the public. Im not saying that there aren't cops that shouldn't be put in authorative positions, but maybe the minority issues in this country are making them that way.","receptive":0.9308}
{"text":"I can see why you feel this way.  I also feel that these incidences are not understood by a large segment of the population.  Sharing this information with the general public is beneficial as it helps to educate people about the reality of life for a subset of the population.","receptive":1.02339}
{"text":"I strongly disagree. Unfortunately, unjust shootings have occurred because of wrongdoing by police. An example in Pittsburgh Pa is Anton Rose","receptive":-1.05068}
{"text":"While we have many different situations where police brutality has been claimed, I find it necessary to take all information and evaluate it for what it is. We have to be objective. Did the accusations really happen as they were described? Or are there other factors we need to evaluate?","receptive":-1.84698}
{"text":"Making campses safe for victims is a serious undertaking, and we all agree it should be done. We shouldn't get in the way of someone's education because of a crime that happened to them. But why should an accusation carry that much weight? Shouldn't some sort of investigation or preliminary evidence be found before someone is made to leave?","receptive":0.29228}
{"text":"I agree with that view about the victim needing safety and that immediate expellition shouldn't be a thing.  I don't know that i agree that a person should be removed right away because there's a chance the victim could be lying, but that is semi-touched upon.","receptive":-0.83735}
{"text":"many people are killed. there are many black minorities that kill white people. Its funny how the uneducated, living off of the white mans welfare program, talk  like they are some gangster from the hood, drug using, gun toting good for nothing leech on society minority of the Nigro \"community\". that minority? yeah they make up the majority of the prison population. there is something fundamentally wrong with the mindset of Nigros. ","receptive":-2.3655}
{"text":"Yes, I understanding where you're coming from. Do you think there's any reason the media exploits this? I think it's possible sometimes we don't see the whole story, but it's helpful to consider the other side.  ","receptive":-0.29457}
{"text":"I agree with your statements, I think it's very important to hold everyone accountable for their actions. Additionally, I think we need to spend money on further education the law enforcement community. This training needs to consist of both racial sensitivity training, as well as, response training. I feel like far to often an innocuous call to police results in the use of force, and this is predominantly happening to minorities.","receptive":-0.14328}
{"text":"I'm a bit more conflicted here. While false sexual assault convictions are rare, that doesn't mean that they don't exist or that simply being on campus is a threat in every case. Nor does it mean removing the accused from campus is always enough to stop them. While I'm absolutely in favor of removing the accused in most cases, it really should be decided case by case. ","receptive":-0.39291}
{"text":"I can definitely see your point of view, as this is a very serious topic that needs to be addressed.  I believe it is important to feel safe on a college campus, so I can see how removing someone accused of this may seem to be a good option. My question is what do we do if someone is incorrectly or falsely accused?  In the US, you are innocent until proven guilty, so that's why oftentimes people are still out and about after getting away with something. I fully agree that action needs to be taken, but I'm sure there can be a better solution than just complete removal of anyone accused. I would love to brainstorm some solutions with you.","receptive":-0.39291}
{"text":"Let me ask you about police misconduct.  What is it that we can do to make a difference?  It seems like police are above us all and march to the beat of their own drums.  Yet, we need them in life to keep people safe.  It's like a double edged sword.","receptive":0.17154}
{"text":"I understand your point that confrontations between police and minorities have always been turbulent, but I think comparing it to lynching is extreme. There are many good policemen and women out there just as there are many innocent minorities. I think we should keep in mind that we have to treat each individual officer separately, just like each individual minority. Can you suggest any ways to improve this issue?","receptive":1.46783}
{"text":"I understand your point but we cannot dismiss the issue as being insignificant based on numbers alone. At what level do you believe police violence becomes a significant issue? Even a small number of negative police contacts can tarnish the reputation of the police as a whole.","receptive":-1.65105}
{"text":"I agree with your theory and I'd even add that most mainstream media are not objectively reporting anymore. They only report what fits their political agenda and when it doesn't fit they either don't cover it, frame it in a way that is deceiving in their favor, or they flat out lie. This deceptive reporting is why journalism is no longer a respected profession and doesn't have the public's support.","receptive":-0.37328}
{"text":"I agree with what you are saying and find your reasoning to be sound.  This is an instance where it is better to err on the side of caution to help ensure the safety of the whole.  Additionally, in the instances where there is a false claim, the removal of the accused also benefits that individual in protecting them from their accuser during the investigation.","receptive":0.73672}
{"text":"IN SOME HUMAN LIFE WAS VERY CRITICALLY DANGERED AT EVERY TIME.THEN THE INTERACTIONS WAS VERY CAREFULLY TO ATTEND AND THE PROTECTION WAS NECESSARY FOR THE PEOPLES.","receptive":-2.6618}
{"text":"I understand your point of view and I do agree that to unfairly judge the accused is a violation of the accused's right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. We all do have that right of presumed innocence, and I can see where someone accused of an assault then forcibly removed and later proven innocent could or would sue. However, I think the main goal in an instance like this one should be to separate the victim and the accused. I can see no way to accomplish this fairly other than to remove both parties from campus, as removing the victim would certainly be unfair to them as well. ","receptive":0.05933}
{"text":"Yes, maybe it has been overblown. Although, even if it is overblown I think that this is still a problem. Yes, the majority of these shooting may happen after resisting a lawful arrest, but is that a reason to get shot? Also, what happens to the minority that are not lawful arrest. Again, that is still a problem.","receptive":0.05265}
{"text":"I definitely agree that the victim could feel safer and have more peace of mind with the alleged perpetrator removed from the campus. I think people should go above and beyond to help victims of sexual abuse - especially campus authorities and police. One thing I'm not 100% sold on is immediately removing someone after they are accused, as I think this could be abused by people to get someone they don't like removed from campus. I don't think many people would abuse this, but I can see the potential for it.","receptive":0.49598}
{"text":"I think I understand where you're coming from. You want to make sure that the victim feels safe, and that other people on-campus wouldn't be at risk of being victimized. It's important to you that we try to minimize the suffering and hurt done to the people on the campus.","receptive":0.90339}
{"text":"I ask that you can show me some websites that back up your statement. I would enjoy reading some of others personal interactions with the police. I would like to give you some information about my point of view.","receptive":0.31969}
{"text":"I agree completely, it has been muted. People of color have been long targeted by the police and only thanks to cell phones do we have any way of fighting back. Those people live in fear of the police and the public isn't upset enough. They just tell themselves stupid lies like those people deserved it. Or make it about themselves. Equal rights feels like oppression for those on top. It is not.","receptive":-0.58772}
{"text":"I completely agree with this statement. There absolutely have been cases of police using excessive force, in interactions with all races, when dealing with a variety of issues. Social media has been a catalyst for perpetuating hate against whatever group it sees fit.","receptive":-0.78068}
{"text":"I understand what you are saying and you are not wrong when you explain that police have an enormous amount of power and should be held to high moral standards. But, you failed to mention that minorities do cause the most crimes. Police having conflict with a group of people who are known to have a high crime rate is not unreasonable.","receptive":-0.75439}
{"text":"The media and social media posts spread false information to make things seem worse than they are. The news needs to catch our attention with negative stories, and social media posts are as graphic as possible so they can go viral. In each instance, video, interview, and pictures are altered to fit the narrative of people being victimized-even if the story is the complete opposite. Public reaction has been overblown because we are basing our opinion on the emotion of seeing sensationalized stories non-stop.","receptive":-0.29142}
{"text":"I think the perpetrator and the victim should be removed from the campus. Unless the perpetrator has confessed to the crime, they only allegedly committed a crime.  If the perpetrator is the only one that had to be removed from the campus, that is unfair to them if they are being falsely accused.  The perpetrator is only guilty when convicted.  We need to respect the perpetrators rights as well.","receptive":0.01913}
{"text":"I agree that there is a societal problem within the United States concerning police and their interactions with minorities, specifically African american people. I think the public outcry against this issue is appropriate because everyone, even people of color, should feel safe and protected by law enforcement but then this causes people to not feel safe and turn to law enforcement for help. Violence against minorities from law enforcement shows that racism still exists and is a prevalent problem today.","receptive":0.02802}
{"text":"I certainly agree the victim would be shaken up, and in a horrible state of mind, and this would absolutely be a very serious crime.  Let me ask you about innocent until proven guilty, however.  Is it possible that not all accused persons actually committed the crime they're accused of?  Is it possible victims might be mistaken, or make an error, when they identify an attacker?  I do understand that there should be no chances taken, and for this reason I feel if we take chances with true justice, with the concept of innocence until proven guilty, it places us on a dangerous road that leads only to a very dark place.","receptive":-0.39291}
{"text":"I completely agree with you; alleged perpetrators of sexual assault should be immediately removed from a campus after an assault occurs.  Statistically, it is an incredibly low percentage of people that lie about sexual assault.  Like you, I agree that it is of the utmost importance that victims feel safe and secure after a sexual assault occurs.","receptive":-0.80031}
{"text":"I think that a victim should be cared for in such a situation. I think it is very wise to consider the possibility that a perpetrator could do the same thing again. Steps should be taken to make sure that doesn't occur. I agree with you that the situation is very sensitive, and that needs to be chief among the considerations that are evaluated in response to something like this.","receptive":-0.09661}
{"text":"Open-mindedness provides a platform on which you can build.","receptive":0.37524}
{"text":"I agree. I believe in some cases or most alleged cases or most accusations are nothing but lies..and I believe everyone should be looked as equal when it comes to certain accusation coming from the opposite gender.","receptive":-1.17215}
{"text":"I think that you have good insight into the issue of police and minority crime suspects. I agree wholeheartedly with your assessment. Unfortunately, the media doesn't seem to go with or care about statistics with these events.","receptive":0.31191}
{"text":"I tend to agree with the post above.  Unless there were truly horrific crimes like Rodney King we may not have heard of police brutality.  My biggest issue is that the media seems to report only on police violence against blacks.  I believe the police can be cruel to all races but the media is concentrating on one race to create a bigger divide.  I also agree the police have to defend their actions because of social media and the access to cameras/cell phones which probably makes them more tense.","receptive":1.01098}
{"text":"I agree. The safety of the victim should come first. There should be some sort of process set up that removes the perpetrator from campus until it is determined if the allegations are true. I also believe that if the allegations are found to be untrue the alleged victim should be expelled.","receptive":-0.24476}
{"text":"I 100% agree with everything that you have said. I understand that in cases where a woman truly has been violated that they would not want to interact with the young man, and her life should definitely not fall apart because of this trauma. She would need to seek immediate counseling and other social services in order to stay in school, keep up her studies and be able to deal with such a horrible experience. All of that being said we can not just rush in with our militia and remove men from school, work, or social gatherings on the say so that they committed a crime.","receptive":-0.48234}
{"text":"this is very nice","receptive":-0.47661}
{"text":"No one has the right to harm another person, sexual assault is no joke and on college campuses the number one priority should be student safety, I agree. However, every person should be considered innocent until proven guilty by a court of his peers. Arrest should guarantee community safety until he has his day in court, but it is reasonable to assume that there is an equal probability that the accuser is mistaken, not telling the truth or has forgotten fine details because of traumatic stress. Gone are the days of lynch mobs and rightly so.","receptive":-0.09661}
{"text":"I completely understand your concern for safety and justice. However what if the person is found not guilty? How do you propose that the campus goes about the situation then?","receptive":0.88487}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from and fully support this, however, the largest group of people to face police brutality are not minorities, but white men. While minorities are victims of this more per capita, there are still less incidences than there are of white men being killed. I wholeheartedly agree that the police need to be held accountable for their actions and have done great injustices to many people. However, not all police officers are horrible people and should not all be vilified, just as not every young black man wearing a hoodie should be vilified. There are good and bad people in every skin tone, career and community. There are also good people who make bad choices and pay for those choices for the rest of their lives. I believe the biggest thing is to be able to see each other's points of views and have open dialogues so that we can prevent further events from happening. I believe at times the media likes to find something to divide us, rather than unite us, and I also believe that we are all more alike than we are different. I myself, am mixed, and am able to fit into many different communities of people. I see how similar we all are and how good most people are. I wish everyone could see the good in each other, instead of jumping to conclusions of evil doing. Yes, there is great evil in the world, but there is so much more good. ","receptive":0.39376}
{"text":"I can understand your point of view.  This era of cell phones with cameras and the accessibility of social media has brought to light many of the incidences that probably would have gone unnoticed before this technology was available.  Why do you think these issues between the police and minority crime suspects exist?  Do you think it's because deep down, people (police offers and others) still harbor deep seated prejudicial beliefs?","receptive":-0.3655}
{"text":"I completely understand the fear of the victim making the sexual assault allegation. It's true that the victim would feel much safer and the other people on campus would feel safer. But I think keeping the alleged perpetrator on campus would not necessarily solve the problem. How would you feel if you were accused of something and immediately got reprimanded without an investigation?","receptive":-0.20772}
{"text":"I can see where you are coming from in this point of view. There certainly have been instances where the police have done questionable things. Can I ask you about your point of the minorities who say it is overblown being police themselves? Do you have proof to show this is the case? ","receptive":1.59746}
{"text":"I understand that you believe alleged perpetrators should be immediately removed from campus. I believe, however, that there needs to be some sort of investigation into the accusers claims before any action is taken. Where protecting victims rights, like you stated, is of the upmost importance, we need to also consider the possiblility of the innacuaracy of some peoples claims.","receptive":0.38487}
{"text":"I see your point about the obvious downside of immediately taking a student off campus. However, I believe it may be a necessary evil in order to ensure the safety of students. Of course we would agree that ideally, these bad situations would never happen to begin with, but being that they do, it may be better to play it safe instead of taking a risk.","receptive":0.10563}
{"text":"I completely agree with this sentiment. If this was the case, university's could remove any students for allegations of any crimes, petty or large. It would open a huge can of worms and make national headlines, especially if the student is not guilty in the end. The college will end up paying vast financial costs because they rushed the legal process. ","receptive":-0.649}
{"text":"Humans shouldn't have to life in fear and in depredations. I think that it's important to acknowledged both sides of the situation. How do we really know what is going on without taking action.","receptive":0.39376}
{"text":"I definitely see your point about the role the media plays in these situations. As we see in some cases, the media and the public jump to conclusions while reporting and sharing information on incidents. This can be dangerous for many sides of the incident.","receptive":0.9971}
{"text":"I understand it is difficult for victims to face their abusers. However, there are instances where false accusations are weaponized to hurt individuals. The American justice system is founded on the principle that you are innocent until proven guilty. ","receptive":0.23672}
{"text":"While I agree with your points, I am still not convinced that the perpetrator should be immediately removed due to an accusation. While I do not believe that it is the norm, but the exception, there are the occasion false accusations. Should we remove a alleged perpetrator before we know if the accusation has merit, it also ruins the perpetrator's reputation and jeopardizes their schooling, possibly causing harm to a different innocent person. ","receptive":0.74135}
{"text":"I agree, there is no reason for the perpetrator to remain on campus. The victim has already suffered enough and does not need to continue to see this person. They also need to prove to the perpetrator that they are not going to get away with this and go on with their life like nothing happened. Punishment needs to happen as soon as the assult happens.","receptive":-0.81883}
{"text":" I get what you are trying to say here. I agree that each person accused of anything should be presumed innocent. However, it is because of the close proximity of the college campus lifestyle that we must consider this removal. No one should have to live with a person during the process of determining innocence or guilt in a matter such as this. We see children removed from homes while the justice system works on a similar case and this is to protect everyone involved from harm.","receptive":-0.48234}
{"text":"I agree that having someone removed immediately from campus is a bit excessive.  There need to be sufficient evidence before anyone should be removed from campus.  There is such a thing as innocent until proven guilty.  Now if there is DNA evidence to back up the claim, then the student should be removed. ","receptive":0.29544}
{"text":"I have seen many news channels that does indeed show situations that were recorded by cell phone videos. It has been muted because it has been going on for a long time, and it is now more mainstream because of technology evidence. The Black Lives Matter protests that have been occurring is fighting for justice. ","receptive":-0.53217}
{"text":"I agree with with everything you are saying. I see your point about how having one innocent person being killed is too much, and I agree with it. Sometimes I feel that white people think the issue of police brutality is overblown because they are white supremacists.","receptive":-1.73587}
{"text":"I see your point, but I have to disagree. Due to the media, police and minority crime suspects have been overblown. There has always been racial divide and police brutality.  However we now live in an age where media controls everything. Media stirs people up and causes more continued issues.","receptive":0.85672}
{"text":"I agree with much of what you said.  It's very important to protect the alleged victim.  I am wondering what you think about the entire process of reporting to the campus.  I have heard discussion about that and it seems like some people think these matters are better handled by the police and the courts  How do you think it is best to protect the victim (since that is what everyone wants)?","receptive":1.42191}
{"text":"Our justice system is based on the assumption of innocence.  In order to provide all accused persons of due process, it is imperative that we respect \"innocent until proven guilty.\"  There have indeed been several recent cases in which rape accusers have lied, leading to extreme hardship for the ones they accused. ","receptive":0.79544}
{"text":"I agree that the victim's well-being is important, but let's not forget that the alleged perpetrator could be innocent as well.  Nevertheless, the perpetrator should be removed for his safety and hers.  That can minimize pain and drama for both of the parties.","receptive":0.42191}
{"text":"I understand that there are a large amount of police contacts everyday, but that does not excuse the behavior. If you are on the police force you must understand that you have to carry a calm demeanor and work without bias. They're are too many killings of unarmed blacks and other ethnic groups and the cops that perform badly at their job must face the consequences. ","receptive":-0.71124}
{"text":"The person should be removed from campus, while evidence is gathered. Witnesses should be interviewed, and campus security tapes should be reviewed. The victim should be supported while this is being carried out.\n","receptive":0.12561}
{"text":"I hear your statement but I respectfully disagree.  Everyone has the right to be protected and not abused.  The police also have the right to be protected and not abused and if they are in real physical danger than they have the right to detain the subject in whatever way is necessary BUT the danger to the officer must be real and not suspected.  If suspected than a stun gun or handcuffs should be appropriate enough.","receptive":0.67154}
{"text":"Let's think this through.  A sexual assault is a horrific violent attack but everyone deserves due process.  We can't declare a person guilty, mark him/her for life (because that stain doesn't ever go away) without giving them a chance to defend themselves.  Justice may be slow but we used to believe that it was better for guilty men/women to go free rather than one innocent person be incarcerated.  We need to get away from this mob mentality - posses and lynch mobs are a thing of the past thankfully, we can't bring them back in this form.  Everyone deserves the right to defend themselves.  Though a very small number there are false accusations being made.  How awful for real victims that something so traumatizing would be used as a weapon.  Stop taking away others rights, stop giving away our rights, let the justice system work.","receptive":-0.72624}
{"text":"While I understand your thoughts on the topic, I think the topic is sometimes worthy of the coverage it receives. Sometimes the victims involved in these incidents have been misidentified, and therefore are being violated by the police while completely innocent. I do agree that immediate termination of the offending officers might be an overreaction, but some sort of temporary disciplinary action seems necessary until it can be determined who is at fault.Do you have any specific cases you can provide where the police were found justified for their excessive use of force?","receptive":-0.15568}
{"text":"I do agree with you point of view.  Having extra protection would be a good idea if the campus did not want to remove the person being accused.  But thinking about the possibility of having other victims because this person was still on campus, makes me upset. Yes, we have a great system in America as innocent until proven guilty, but also we need to think about others.  Many serial killers have killed again after being accused, what would stop this person from sexually assaulting again until proven guilty.","receptive":1.12415}
{"text":"What do you feel is the best way of analyzing the data on excessive use of force?  Does social media really hinder that analysis from taking place?  I would think that many people watching these incidents on social media would not in any way impact an actual investigation into the use of force.  Social media is not to blame for the actions of police officers, nor is it preventing police agencies from properly investigating incidents as they occur and creating action plans to prevent them from happening in the future.  ","receptive":-1.03994}
{"text":"the public always thought the police should save the public from the criminals.and the minority crime people are not always free to move anywhere, if they are involving any crimes police keep an eye with them. so it was much risky for them.","receptive":-1.53217}
{"text":"One could also say that there has been an influx of hate-crimes committed towards police officers and most of the guilty are minorities. Many of our officer's lives have been lost (and many, many of those officers are black too). I totally understand your concern over discrimination and hate crime, but it is important to remember that All Lives Matter, including all who wear blue. Honestly, I believe a lot of these issues and divisions are overblown by the media focusing on one side or the other. I'm not saying discrimination crimes don't occur, because they certainly do, but it is important to keep the focus on improving things for everyone, not just one minority. ","receptive":-0.54142}
{"text":"If we were to remove the accused person from the campus, we would be assuming that they are guilty of the action prior to the actual investigation. This would go against how we conduct our legal system. We are innocent until proven guilty. Making such assumptions would be deeming an individual guilty until proven innocent. That means that anyone can make an accusation against another person and that persons life and reputation would be in danger even if there is no evidence to support the claims made against them. ","receptive":-0.73087}
{"text":"I completely understand that there are cops out there who care more about their own lives than others. Unfortunately, at times there are case when the cop must protect himself from violent beings. At the same time, I don't think taking someones life if is necessary. I would personally aim for a limb rather than ending their life.","receptive":0.08358}
{"text":"I completely agree with you that it is against our way of thinking that we are guilty until proven innocent.  In this country we certainly believe that we are innocent until proven guilty.  But, we also have an obligation to protect the innocent, and in this case it would be the responsibility of the colleges to make sure that their campuses are as safe as possible for the students.  So, I believe a great middle ground would to remove the accused from the campus, but give them the opportunity to be tutored on a one on one basis and in combination take the coarses that they would be missing online until the case is resolved in court.","receptive":0.23526}
{"text":"I think you bring up a very good point. I disagree with the way you see it but understand. I feel that perhaps people need to be more cooperative with the police to prevent such incidents.","receptive":1.22709}
{"text":"I agree with you. I too believe that there are questionable police out there who think they are better than other people. I feel people do not want to hear the reason for this. They just want to say that it is bad. Police should not have biases though although it does exist. Everyone should be open and not judgemental.","receptive":-1.30994}
{"text":"I completely agree with you.  This issue is a difficult one due to the fact that those in question are authority figures. I appreciate how you also stated that most of those in law enforcement are doing their jobs the right way.  ","receptive":0.24561}
{"text":"I completely agree with you on this. I actually wasn't aware of how many contacts between the police and people happened every day until I read your response. Now that I understand the ratio of inappropriate contacts by the police is extremely low, I don't think the police is doing their job unfairly. I guess this is why we have to check and consider all the facts and data before we come up with any kind of conclusion on certain aspect.","receptive":2.21932}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from on this issue.  I also think that the times when the police are there to help people is not being shown and is overshadowed by a few bad instances. If the media portrayed all the good that police do even in minority areas then this would not be up for debate.","receptive":0.08358}
{"text":"I completely agree.  Although I do believe there are any number of \"bad\" police officers currently on the job, the extremely large majority are looking to do the best they can.  The media is quick to be judge, jury, and executioner any time their is an interaction between minorities and the police.  Even with cell phones, most times it doesn't catch the entire interaction.","receptive":0.4971}
{"text":"While I do agree that the issues are serious and there is a definite prejudice happening. I also see it from the other point of view. In many, but not all, of these cases, the subject is not complying. I was always taught to show respect for police officers. You comply and do what they say. But with that being said I also believe there is a certain amount of prejudice and that should be addressed. ","receptive":0.31969}
{"text":"I can respect your views on the matter and i certainly understand where you are coming from. I however look at it from a different view being actually related to someone who was falsely accused I think think they both should be removed from school untill the matter is proven or at the very least some investigation are done too many woman accuse men knowing that they will be belived and they man is looked at land treated like they com minted a crime without even being tried in court thats not fair ","receptive":-0.4392}
{"text":"That is a very interesting point of view and it has some validity to it.  I can certainly understand wanting to protect the victim at all cost because that can be such a traumatic experience.  I always find it is best to view everything from everyone's point view when it comes to these situations.  ","receptive":0.71821}
{"text":"I agree that the picture the media presents does not always represent what might have actually happened.  However everyone does have the right to have an opinion and even though they might react differently to a situation then somebody else, that does not devalue their opinion.  It is best if we can approach each situation with a clear head and unbiased view, if at all possible.  The most important thing to remember is that we are all human and we all have value.","receptive":-0.16957}
{"text":"I agree with their argument.  That we must be careful that there is enough evidence.  But currently colleges are not doing enough to combat sexual assault. It was a well known fact at my school, if you get sexually assaulted go to the police, not the school.  The school will always try and cover it up and keep it out of the media.","receptive":0.976}
{"text":"Would you say there are more incidents, less incidents, or about the same mount of incidents now as opposed to 10 years ago?  If less, would that be because of a demographic change, or less people, or something else?  If more, would that be because of increased tension from the media?  Or maybe it's all proportional.","receptive":0.63598}
{"text":"I agree with you, a person should not be removed from just an \"accusation,\" that goes against our judicial system. Innocent until proven guilty. I would hope that one of the people involved (accuser and accusee) would be mature and responsible enough to give space to the other person and not harass them. These matters are sensitive subjects and if one person does not want to be around the other they should voluntarily extricate them self from the situation. ","receptive":-0.399}
{"text":"I totally agree with you. The already traumatized victim doesn't have to keep seeing the face of his/her abuser. It's totally unfair. It's best the perpetrator be removed from the campus ","receptive":-2.59661}
{"text":"I understand how you feel about this subject. I feel that if people would just obey the law enforcers things would go differently for everyone. I believe in everything there is racism but do not believe that everyone carries it out to the point of being bad. There are always going to be \"bad eggs\" in every profession, even in law enforcers.","receptive":0.77802}
{"text":"While I agree that the perpetrator should be removed from campus in order to prevent further harm to the victim and other potential victims, we must also give the perpetrator due process. Even though in this day and age we should always believe the victim, we should also give due process to those accused just to remove uncertainty from both sides. It is not wrong to be against the accused, but we must approach this situation very carefully.","receptive":-0.15216}
{"text":"I actually do agree with you, to some extent, though I do think there is a serious issue between police and minority suspects. I think social media has been extremely harmful in over publicizing what are sometimes minor occurrences and also contributing to a culture in which people are not actually informed about what they talk about. So many people will read a headline, often not even from a reputable site, and determine their opinion on a topic without even reading an article. People believe they are informed and social media allows them to be more opinionated than ever (and divisive towards others who feel differently), but in reality they are completely uninformed and spreading propaganda and exaggerations.","receptive":-0.41957}
{"text":"I won't argue that it's wrong to shoot and kill innocent people, but I do believe the number of times this happens is extremely low compared to the number of times police do the right thing. The reason people tend to believe that this is a more commonplace issue is because of the availability of information today. At any given point, a person can turn on the TV or pick up their phone and see news information. The constant and repeated news headlines makes it seem like this is an issue that happens constantly. I know that it is happening, but I also believe it is far more likely that the police are treating more situations with the proper procedures and care that are called for.","receptive":-0.18031}
{"text":"I do agree that recent confrontations between police and minority crime suspects has been overblown.  I feel like today's society, especially with social media, a lot of things get overblown.  I also feel like people these days are becoming selfish and rude and we are losing the respect that most people had for other people.  There has always been issues with authority and those who break the rules.  There have always been some with authority that have abused their power.  It used to be the newspapers and news channels that would either blow it out of proportion (or conceal the seriousness).  No we don't just have newspapers and news channels... we have anyone with access to technology that can upload it onto sever different social media platforms.  People will do anything for their 5 minutes of fame.","receptive":-0.71735}
{"text":"Yes, it is true. Some police have bad training or grew up with the wrong kind of ideology. Police need to be doing more about that. You have to also remember that the officer is a person to and his or her life is on the line. They have to make split decisions that can have an impact on someone being really hurt or not. Go through some scenario based situations that cops face everyday and see what you would do. It is not as easy as most think it is.","receptive":0.87524}
{"text":"I agree with your position that dialogue needs to be improved between minorities and police. With the 24 hour news cycle, it is true that these events get played over and over. Perhaps this saturation could, in fact, actually lead to improve communication by brining this issue to the forefront of peoples' minds. The deaths of minorities at the hands of police is disproportionate and certainly needs to be addressed. These issues could highlight the excessive force used in current police practice and bring about permanent and lasting change to the way in which we enforce laws and confront criminals. ","receptive":-0.21124}
{"text":"I absolutely agree with you. There needs to be more exposure and acknowledgement of this police misconduct, otherwise, nothing will change. Excessive force is often used against minority crime suspects when there is no need for it.","receptive":0.69006}
{"text":"I completely agree. This is a matter of safety for the victim as well as for others on campus since the perpetrator could act again. We should always act with precaution and keep everyone safe. ","receptive":-0.28179}
{"text":"I agree with this point of view. While there certainly is an increase of reported assaults happening, I am concerned that some of these may be more a case of regrets than actual assaults. \n\nVictims should be provided with everything they may need / want to feel safe. However the accused should also be given the opportunity to prevent their version and not immediately be condemned to being guilty. ","receptive":0.37878}
{"text":"Yes, technology has made it much easier for News companies and places like this to use the information in a wrong way. But it also has helped people have a voice (especially with police) and we are now able to see things more clearly than we were before. Think about Rodney King, no one would have ever known what happened there if it was not recorded. ","receptive":0.8721}
{"text":"I agree with your perspective. I believe that all people should be able to live without fear of unreasonable search and seizure too. I am not sure exactly how we can solve this problem and how to convince people that the response is not overblown but, in fact, an appropriate response to a dire problem, but we must address it. I think that awareness of these events is a start.","receptive":0.56043}
{"text":"I agree, the alleged perpetrator should be removed from the campus for the victim's safety and to also protect others from becoming victims.  Yes, I also agree that the majority of victims are telling the truth.  Thought in most cases the immediate removal of the alleged perpetrator makes him/her guilty in the public's eyes and therefore they lose credibility and their reputation is immediately tarnished, which is okay if they are indeed guilty.  Let me ask you this, in the rare case where a false accusation is made how does one return to the campus after such allegations?","receptive":1.27376}
{"text":"Is it fair to remove someone from school based on an accusation, with no other evidence? What about the work they have done, and the money they paid? Or the damage it will cause to his name?","receptive":-0.55957}
{"text":"I agree the alledged perpetrator should be removed, while incident is investigated.","receptive":-0.80031}
{"text":"While I agree that the media does play a role in inflaming tensions, it is important for these issues to be brought to the public's attention. There are many reasons a confrontation may turn ugly or violent, and some of the responsibility resides with the crime suspects.  However, having said that, I believe that law enforcement should be held to a higher standard of conduct, and the public must be able to scrutinize their behavior whenever one of these confrontations occur.","receptive":-0.39179}
{"text":"I agree that it is a little ridiculous to kick them off campus immediately, but they are a danger to others as well as the victim. Even though it wasn't proven, there is still a risk that has to be taken in order to protect others, including the victim, from being harmed. Fear is a good thing, since people are more aware of situations like this, and it can allow people to be prepared for what is coming. Kicking someone off campus with no proof is a little extreme, but it's better to be safe than sorry.","receptive":1.07322}
{"text":"HIS OPINION WAS CORRECT.BUT SOMETIMES THE LAW ENFORCEMENT FORGET TO ACT FOR PUBLIC.THEY ONLY SERVE TO GOVERNMENTS.","receptive":0.06043}
{"text":"I mostly agree with you on several points. The problem with the media is that they tend to show their own views without fairly providing all of the information. There are many times that you see a new story and important details are left out because it would change their narrative. The public's reaction is directly from what they're told. I think it's imperative that the media give all of the details, on both sides, regardless of what it is so that the public can make an informed opinion without mob mentalities or reacting based on a skewed version of news.","receptive":0.94932}
{"text":"I agree completely. We cannot ignore the systemic inequality of races in our country that supports and creates these brutalities. Those in power feel entitled and almost obligated to such behavior because the rhetoric of our society tells them its their right. Bringing attention to these issues and calling them out by name is the only way to fight against such an established and entrenched pattern of behavior.","receptive":-0.1618}
{"text":"I think your correct in stating that the victim should have peace of mind and by removing the alleged perpetrator from the campus it might help the victim feel a bit better. I also agree in that sexual assault is a very serious crime but I also believe in that everyone is innocent until proven guilty. In a situation such as this it might just be best for all parties involved for the perpetrator to be removed from the campus.","receptive":0.64413}
{"text":"The police have a right to protect themselves. There are situations where they do abuse their power, but more often the people are overreacting when there is a death. The news only reports on what the news thinks will bring in viewers. If they can turn the story into a racist story on cops it will bring in more viewers and more money. The police follow their guidelines and they should not be crucified for doing their job. ","receptive":-0.43957}
{"text":"You are correct about the idea of innocent until proven guilty. There is the possibility that the person has a grudge and also the possilbilty that there actually was a crime committed. This is when cooler heads need to prevail and everyone takes a real close look at the facts.","receptive":0.51766}
{"text":"There are plenty of circumstances where someone with prior convictions should be barred from campus or otherwise restrained. But what about those that are innocent before proven guilty, their identity and lively hood has now been destroyed by a false statement. They may never regain the trust from their friends, family or community, it could potentially haunt them for life effecting their ability to hold a job or have a family of their own. These situations shouldn't be taken lightly but there should be some sort of report of how these situations are handled rather than a direct defamation of character without warrant.","receptive":-0.524}
{"text":"I can understand where you're coming from. I have seen plenty of media about this situation. It is a serious matter and should be handled better than it is. One innocent person should've been where they should've begun on figuring a way to solve the problem.","receptive":-0.68031}
{"text":"I can definitely get where you're coming from. As a woman, I can say that I wouldn't feel safe if I had been the victim of a sexual assault, especially if the perpetrator were still walking free.  I'm sure most women have, at one time or another, been the victim of some sort of unwanted sexual advances.\n\nThat being said, it is prudent that we not be quite so quick to judge. At the point that the accusation is made, the person being accused still has rights. After all, if the person was accused of anything else, wouldn't you think it important to hear his / her side of the story, then investigate the facts and evidence?\n\nLastly, let's say the person is, in fact, found guilty. Studies have shown that various types of sexual deviance are psychological in nature, and likely would do well with psychological help.  Putting someone in jail, regardless for how long, will do nobody any good, and will only serve to continue to bloat the prison system.\n","receptive":0.25524}
{"text":"I agree that the victim's words should be taken seriously and that they should be made to feel protected and safe at all costs. I do believe that all resources should be used to investigate the claim and to ensure that the proper action is taken for both parties. The accused person should be questioned and monitored and have to stay away from the victim. If it is proven that the accused is in the clear they should be immediately let back, but still stay away from the victim at all costs.","receptive":-0.50666}
{"text":"I'm not sure that we should completely remove someone from society permanently. That kind of just sounds like the death penalty. I understand wanting to remove them for a while, perhaps by putting them in a rehabilitation facility. The important part of that though, is to keep them in an environment where they can learn and understand their faults. The current prison system hardens people and often makes inmates \"worse\" so to speak. We need to better our systems and treat inmates like people, not like animals.","receptive":0.95895}
{"text":"I also believe that police carry weapons for their own protection as well as to protect others. It is unfortunate that so many people seem to be unnecessarily killed, minority or not a minority, but I also believe that that things can also not be as they seem on the surface.","receptive":0.81969}
{"text":"While I agree that social media is a central component to how news stories about police brutality in ethnic minority communities, I actually think it's a mere reflection of the time in which we live. Social media, and it's ability to spread and share information around the world in an easy and fast manner, actually helps raise awareness to some issues that have been pervasive and have flown under the radar for decades. Not only can stories and videos be shared, but they can be recorded by anywhere, anywhere, and on any device, which also means that laypersons have the power to hold law enforcement individuals accountable for their actions.","receptive":0.79339}
{"text":"Although there have been many instances like you say regarding minorities being shot and killed by police you must keep an open mind. You must ask yourself why there are so many of these instances happening all of sudden? Is it because the crime in the area has risen to a point that police must take action in order to keep the piece? Or is it like you are claiming and police are just starting to take action without consequence? I think we should give the police the benefit of the doubt before jumping to conclusions.","receptive":-0.0692}
{"text":"i completely agree with this idea. having social media and people with smartphones has exacerbated this constant flow of information and media bombardment. i also think that as a society, we are evaluating our behavior in a new light and we are more sensitive to ethnic or racial injustice. we're more willing to speak up and put things out there","receptive":-0.28068}
{"text":"I completely agree with the person who responded above. I understand that the perpetrator might be embarrassed or inconvenienced by being removed, but I believe that the potential benefits to the victim outweigh that. While there can be the rare false reports, most sexual assault accusations are true. We must give them the weight they deserve.","receptive":-0.54105}
{"text":"I agree that there are a lot of police interactions and that issues with police officers and the public are not even close to the normal for the situation. There are way more interactions that go as they should and that should be used to show the police are doing their job correctly. While there are issues it is not as big of a overall problem as it is being portrayed.","receptive":-0.55846}
{"text":"There have been many instances over the years where false accusations have been made and the accused has paid the consequences for something they did not do. This undermines the legal system this country was built upon and calls into question our moral structure. It's important to always weigh the rights of each party and the good of the entire system. ","receptive":-0.32956}
{"text":"I understand your feelings about this subject.  Perpetrators do need to be taken off campus.  Would it be fair to punish someone without any proof that he or she committed the alleged act?  I know you believe in fairness.","receptive":0.60709}
{"text":"I certainly see your point about the need to protect the victim while they are trying to recover and continue on with their education. And I completely agree with you that statistics show that false sexual assault reports rarely exist. I'm wondering how you think these two very valid points interact with the idea of due process; that the accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty?","receptive":1.32932}
{"text":"I agree that the loss of life is never overblown.  It's tragic and in a lot of cases unnecessary.  Let me ask you a question, though.  Do you think the short clips of the body cameras and the cell phone videos show the entire story?  Sometimes, I think the media only shows us what will get a rise out of us.  I'm not saying that all law enforcement personnel are perfect (no matter what their race), however, sometimes the bad apples get all the press in a way to get the public worked up.  Again, I agree there are cultural issues within the institution, as you stated.  Somehow, everyone has to work on this.","receptive":1.09746}
{"text":"I completely agree with you.  This person should not only be removed from campus, but he should be in jail until his court date.  There is no reason to sexual assault anyone.  I don't think this is a made up story, because this type of thing happens all the time.","receptive":-1.00402}
{"text":"Why do you think a woman would lie about something so serious? What is your basis for this opinion? What do you think the benefit of someone lying about this would?","receptive":-2.44067}
{"text":"I would agree. It is against someone's rights to remove them until they are proven guilty. removing them exacerbates the situation and makes things worse. ","receptive":0.03155}
{"text":"I agree with your point of view. We do have issues we need to address within the community in regards to persons of color and police matters. I do believe most police officers are here to serve and protect. However, we do have incidents that occur and are broadcast in the news significantly that are extremely unfortunate. ","receptive":-0.27291}
{"text":"I wholeheartedly agree. Without attention being brought to police brutality by minority groups it would likely be even more prevalent. And people who think they're in the majority, mostly white and/or rich people, would believe this could never affect them or have any weight on their lives. On top of that the reaction certainly isn't \"overblown\", it's deserved outrage for legal crimes committed under the guise of \"protecting the public\".","receptive":-0.41642}
{"text":"The perpetrator should be removed from the campus to give the victim some peace of mind. I understand your concern in seeking to assist the victim in dealing with such a difficult experience. It is partly true because it is such a horrible crime but let me ask you what about cases in which the victim was not truthful?  While the perpetrator should be understanding of the temporary removal but shouldn't he still be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law?","receptive":0.45895}
{"text":"Yes I understand that there is an issue but that doesn't mean every police officer should be punished or looked down on and disrespected.  There can be a bad person in every field.  I do agree if some has had some problems they dont need to be in the police force and need to be disciplined appropriately.","receptive":-1.37476}
{"text":"Every situation has 2 side.  While it might be true that the public reaction has not been overblown, we also need to stand on the police side to look at the situation.  Often time police are living in the community too, they are the first one who response to the danger criminal situation.  Police are human, they need to protect themselves too.","receptive":0.35672}
{"text":"It is appalling to see law enforcement agents brutally and with unnecessary force inflict life-threatening blows on our fellow human beings who are of a different color, sex or any means of discrimination to that of the white supremacists' believers.  Such actions need to be stopped and addressed immediately as we all bleed the same red blood and all have the same needs to exist and coexist. Through the same means of the media that we have brought attention to these societal ills, we must now seek to amend and ameliorate this corrupt thinking and completely revolutionize the thinking of our fellow humans so that these actions will never again repeat themselves in history.","receptive":-1.3655}
{"text":"I tend to agree with these statements. I realize the alleged perpetrator must be proven guilty in a court of law. But it definitely would bring peace of mind to have this person removed from campus until things are sorted out.","receptive":0.29228}
{"text":"I think that you're right that social media can incite strong feelings.  I see also that you have strong feelings about the subject.  Maybe there are some steps that we as a culture can do on either side to alleviate some of the issues that you bring up regarding immediacy of content sharing.  Did you have any thoughts on that?","receptive":0.2008}
{"text":"I feel that it is primarily one sided. These issues are addressed in the news, but only from the angle they want to. It feels like it is keeping people worked up when if it was left alone it would be better for all. People want to use the victim card to excuse bad behavior. ","receptive":-0.90254}
{"text":"Can you provide more information on the statistics that show false sexual assault reports rarely exist? I agree that victims should feel safe. What about the small amount of false reports? Should someone who did nothing wrong be removed from campus because of a flat zero-tolerance policy?","receptive":-0.85587}
{"text":"I understand what you're saying. It does seem this way sometimes. Everyone has different views depending on their own experiences.","receptive":0.68228}
{"text":"I agree that the alleged perpetrator should be removed from campus to protect the victim. However, I worry about denying the student education before having them go through due process. I think this plan would work if there is also a clear plan for the perpetrator to continue their school work even if they are not on campus and to have them make up work if they are not expelled. ","receptive":0.5145}
{"text":"I agree that men and women lie and that due process needs to happen, however, for a woman to come forward and make a case and put herself int he spot light, a negative one at that, I have to protect her.  In order to do that, I think it's best to remove the suspect from campus until due process can occur and ensure everyone's safety during the time that this process takes.","receptive":0.36489}
{"text":"All lives matter and I agree with you in some points, and that’s true we have now tools to monitor and watch at real times news.","receptive":0.48635}
{"text":"I agree with your assessment about the value of human life and the right to feel dignity. The job of police is to protect and serve, yet recently with technology we are seeing that is not always the case. Technology has brought awareness that police have been very confrontational toward minority groups with hostility and unprovoked violence sometimes resulting in death. ","receptive":-0.03217}
{"text":"I agree that we need to keep the victim and suspect separated. Expelling someone from school without a proper investigation is not how the justice system is supposed to work, however. The accused is considered innocent until proven guilty. As you say, we have to wait for the wheels of justice to turn before punishment can be done. Your worry about the accused hurting others, so maybe keeping both in their separate dorms until the investigation is over be a good way to protect the victim and the public.   ","receptive":0.16265}
{"text":"You have made a lot of valid points, and I can see where you are coming from.  It is important for the accused to have rights since people can be falsely accused for various reasons.  And being falsely accused can have a big impact on their life because of the overall stigma that may remain.  The accuser's rights are important too, and I agree with you that the victim should have extra protection if really necessary.","receptive":1.26766}
{"text":"I see your point. It is true that we can not just forcefully remove the person because of his or her inappropriate behaviors, however, if there was an issue which caused arousal among people, we need to look carefully about that issue. Also, there should be a thorough investigation which to reveal the truth. \n\nI also believe that the person who is involved with this issue should be removed until this issue is settled and be punished according to the result of the issue. This person should be removed and have self-reflection time for causing a moral issue and degradation of the school. If there was evidence that this person did not cause such an issue, this person should come back. ","receptive":-0.78789}
{"text":"I definitely understand how you feel since it is very clear that not removing the person would have devastating affects for the victim. While we need to make sure the right to due process is properly upheld for the perpetrator, ensuring the safety of the victim and everyone else who could be affected is incredibly important. There needs to be a way to confidently prioritize victim safety while ensuring due process is upheld.","receptive":0.90339}
{"text":"He should be removed from the campus.because the victim to feel safe while they are trying to recover.","receptive":-0.35587}
{"text":"I agree- the public reaction has not been overblown. I think there is a problem with the way minorities are treated in our country, and I am glad that more attention is being given to this issues. Our country made progress in the 1960s because more attention was brought to Civil Rights- I hope more progress is made today.","receptive":-0.93957}
{"text":"I think the victim would feel safer with the alleged perpetrator not on the campus.  I understand your point, however, I also think the alleged perpetrator should be given the benefit of the doubt.   Sometimes people are falsely accused of such crimes.  Let me ask you about people who falsely accuse others of such crimes.  What do you think should happen in that instance?","receptive":0.61635}
{"text":"The person is an \"alleged\" perpetrator who deserves the benefit of doubt. The victim may be in a \"horrible state of mind\", because the incident was traumatic, but may not be exactly as it appears. The \"victim\" may have motives to twist the incident, and only after a thorough investigation should the alleged perpetrator be dealt with, either through prosecution, dismissal, or even counseling.","receptive":-0.54105}
{"text":"I see where you are coming from when you mention that social media is replaying these incidents.I personally believe that these situation are not over blown. I do wish that, like you said, people would get out more and do more to change this narrative. I believe that if we use our voice we can make a change about how things are done. ","receptive":-0.19735}
{"text":"I would agree with you that removing someone that is accused of a crime is against their rights. I also agree that one must be proven innocent or guilty before anyone passes any judgement. With that said it is also important to protect the possible victim. This may be by not completely removing the accused but by giving them an absence until the investigation proves they are innocent, if that is the case.","receptive":-0.56567}
{"text":"I do agree about the Media part overblowing things. and while i also agree that the focus seems unfairly to be on the officer, i do wonder why that is. in the end is it not a testemony that regular people are afraid of the police? on a personal level i think if the police would conduct themself in a better way, all these accusation would not be happening.","receptive":0.4971}
{"text":"So if the accused individual turns out to be innocent will the accuser be removed from campus for lying and for the mental well being of the accused?  While I agree that most victims are telling the truth, I think the accused is innocent until proven guilty and should be allowed to stay on campus as long as there hasn't been any threats of harm or violence.  They should have to be restrained from speaking to one another or attending classes or being within a close proximity.  All this would be on a case by case basis obviously, given the nature of the crime.","receptive":-0.85587}
{"text":"I see that you do value human life and dignity and commend that. Let me ask, do you think that officers deserve that same right to human life and dignity. While I do agree that citizens deserve to have no fear from the police, I also believe the reverse as well.","receptive":0.02339}
{"text":"I think we can all understand the value of due process.So of course someone should not be immediately expelled from campus permanently.\nHowever a suspension while the claims are considered might be in the interest of all parties.There could be issues of danger by an assailant,or even the possibility of retribution against a suspect if the charges were made public.\nNo one should want to encourage irresponsible accusations of course.","receptive":0.03155}
{"text":"I completely agree with everything you just said. But, we also have to realize that a lot of what the media shows and what is shown on social media, is very overblown. Many, but not all of the videos I have seen of \"police brutality against a minority\" have been videos of police protecting themselves and anyone else around from someone who did not want to cooperate or someone with a weapon. Police are humans as well and also have the right to protect themselves from harm. ","receptive":0.10821}
{"text":"I understand the victim needing piece of mind, but I feel we should still be in an innocent until proven guilty situation. Unfortunately with the amount of false rape claims, we can't be 100% sure they are guilty without a proper investigation. What would happen if we removed the perpetrator from campus, but it turned out to be a false accusation? They would be unable to defend their position, and be far behind in classes that they may not catch up.","receptive":0.07006}
{"text":"I understand your point of removing the perpetrator from campus. However, I think it can be dangerous to remove someone until there is evidence of some crime. I think something in the middle like have a suspension, but not forcibly remove them from campus. I think that is a dangerous path that has potential for abuse.","receptive":-0.09661}
{"text":"It is true that we should err on the side of caution and protect victims. It is some times the case that the accuser is not telling the truth. Let me ask you about situations where the accused perpetrator has been found to be innocent. ","receptive":0.68117}
{"text":"I do agree that those who actually are proven to have committed sexual assault and similar crimes need to be removed from society.  I also agree that there is no justification for there actions and that often the wheels of justice can be slow and once they are convicted they should be quickly locked up and for a long time.  However, where I disagree is that the accusation alone should serve as a reason to remove them from campus.  I think a better course of action is to distance them and their alleged victim and ensure that there is not contact between the two.  While the accusation may be proven true, it sometimes isn't and the results of removing a student based simply on an accusation is detrimental to the student being accused and can falsely punish someone who has not been proven to do have done anything wrong.","receptive":1.21821}
{"text":"I completely understand where you are coming from, however, this isn't just an issue in America, nor is it an issue that just faces minorities.  These sadistic, crazy things happen to people all over the world, just look at all the terrorism in the UK from Islamic extremists for example.  The media sells fear, plain and simple and since what is happening in America is closer to us, they will blow it out of proportion just to sell it.  You're not wrong in your assumption that it is an issue, because it very much is, but hatred is everywhere sadly, not just only directed towards one group.","receptive":-0.91642}
{"text":"I agree with the above comments. I would also like to add that anything that happens, the media always makes a bigger deal out of it than it probably is.  They seem to be \"anti-good\" about everything and will create  negativity as much as possible.","receptive":-0.66957}
{"text":"While I believe it is true that a victim will be stressed by seeing their accused perpetrator moving freely about the campus, immediately removing the accused seems extreme.  If, after a thorough investigation, the accused turns out to be innocent of the charge, the removal may cause as much stress as that of the \"victim\".  However, if the accused is found to be guilty, then punishment should be swift and harsh.  Sexual assault is a very serious matter.  Perhaps a compromise could be reached, such as both the perpetrator and victim be limited to their on campus movement, such as only being allowed to class, etc.  ","receptive":-0.21698}
{"text":"It is very sad when an innocent person is killed. I would ask the question though if it's known that police are shooting minorities more than others, why are minorities continuing to put themselves in a position to be shot? I don't really care who's right or wrong. I'm not going to eat something I'm allergic to just because I can and sometimes I wonder if some people feel they should have the right to do this or that and it's the police who need to back away, and that may be true, but if I know I might get shot if I engage in this behavior, trust me, I'm not doing it, whether I have the right to or not, because ultimately I'll be DEAD RIGHT, and I'd rather be ALIVE WRONG!!!","receptive":-2.18031}
{"text":"As an black woman I agree, So many unarmed black man and woman and sometime kids are being wrongfully killed by the hands of those who job is to protect us. Time and time again we see these police officers not get the proper sentence for committing hideous crimes toward minorities but instead they are being protected. I appreciate the power of social media because without it a lot of the crimes will have gone unnoticed.   ","receptive":-1.25439}
{"text":"I would have to agree with you. Our laws do state that we are innocent until proven guilty and if an allegation is made to the proper authorities the alleged perpetrator with be detained by the authorities.  I think while the investigation is ongoing it is best for the two parties to remain separated. ","receptive":0.33711}
{"text":"I think removing him would also do harm to his rights if he feels that he had no part in doing what he is to had said done. Everyone has the same rights just like she does and if she feel that he need to not be around then something should be worked out if they both have class there. So that the right people can get to the bottom of what happen.","receptive":-1.65216}
{"text":"I agree that the rights of the accused are important. The right to be considered innocent until proven guilty means we must treat the accused as innocent. It does not mean we believe the victim is lying. The important factor is how we treat each party, because at an early stage we cannot know what the truth is.","receptive":-0.13511}
{"text":"I am in disagreement.  I think that although there are not multitudes of these minor infractions, there is plenty of evidence of police brutality, and there is data showing bias towards minor infractions.  I think this is a selfish way of police to punch their tickets, and meet the quota for the day the easy way.  There needs to be reform in our police system.  This is not an overreaction in the slightest.","receptive":-1.35013}
{"text":"I understand that you completely disagree with that statement. The loss of a life is sad and painful. When there are body cameras and cell phone videos showing mistreatment, abuse or violence, it is especially difficult to maintain an objective, calm state of being. There certainly are a variety of cultural issues everywhere that should be addressed.","receptive":2.02339}
{"text":"I completely understand your point of view and do agree with you but however sometimes I believe we can't be too careful or safe when it comes to these type of circumstances. I do believe with the proper steps it could be handled correctly and as long as the accused party understands that it's for both of their safety, I don't see a problem.","receptive":0.64266}
{"text":"I agree that for the safety of the victim, that the perpetrator should be removed from campus.  This also gives all of the other students peace of mind that the perp. has been removed.  While we do need to presume innocent until proven guilty, it is still best to remove the perp from the campus.","receptive":0.10247}
{"text":"400,000 contacts each day is huge... it certainly makes a handful of bad actors and bad incidents stand out. Even then, wall to wall media coverage does make it seem like the police are the enemy. Why do you think that so many of these stories are covered so extensively?","receptive":0.96006}
{"text":"While certain forms of media may have certain goals and agendas to push, e.g., a conservative or liberal agenda, one has to use one's logic and intuition to determine when a media article is reporting facts and when they are pushing propaganda. When reading the facts of, say, the Eric Garner case, one can see that the public reaction was not to propaganda, but rather the facts of the case as reported by media outlets such as the AP, and therefore the reaction was overblown, but in this case justified due to the fact that a grave injustice was done. I would be happy to hear your opposing arguments to my statements above. ","receptive":0.02487}
{"text":"You might believe that the media plays a major role in blowing these issues out of proportion, but you are wrong. There is statistical evidence demonstrating that police treatment of minority suspects is categorically different than treatment of whites. This isn't something to just \"take a side\" on: it's proven via scientific research.","receptive":-0.94735}
{"text":"I am willing to grant the truthfulness of alleged victims as the policies currently stand, but would that continue to be the case if a policy like this were adopted? If one learned that anyone of their choosing could be evicted just with the threat of sexual assault, then that is a power that would be open to abuse. I agree that erring on the side of caution is a good measure to take, but the act of campus removal is a bit on the extreme side. I am sure alternative options would be more practical and less open to abuse.","receptive":-1.50402}
{"text":"I agree that citizens should be able to live without fear of unreasonable search and seizure. Regarding fatal interactions, it gets infinitely more complex when police officers only have a split second to make a decision. Some interactions are fatal because people, many of which are innocent, make decisions that compromise their safety. Obeying a police officer should be their first priority, instead of causing the officer to make a judgment call that could prove fatal.","receptive":-0.51365}
{"text":"Granted, the media isn't helping but it had been great for finally showing that there are some bad cops out there.  It's sad that a few bad apples ruin the it for the rest, especially since it's such a dangerous job and some of them are just fantastic people and truly care.  But the bad ones need to be weeded out and hopefully all this chaos will lead to a better police force.","receptive":-0.26216}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from, it is scary to have dangerous and threatening people out in society. However, we still need to abide by the rule of law and people should be given the benefit of the justice system. In the meantime a restraining order for the perpetrator would be beneficial for the victim, and counseling and increased education about consent and respect.","receptive":-1.35587}
{"text":"I agree, social media does indeed shine a more-intense spotlight on interactions between police and suspects nowadays. But I don't think this necessarily excuses their actions- it may be the case that we're more aware of this behavior thanks to social media, and that it's just as bad today as it was decades ago, but the behavior being spotlighted is still unforgivable. Just because we aren't aware of an action doesn't make it right, so it doesn't necessarily matter if more of these issues are being brought to light, as every instance of police brutality is a shame regardless of frequency or mass-awareness. ","receptive":1.16376}
{"text":"I agree with your statement, that although one of our rights is to be considered innocent of a crime until proven guilty, however, in cases revolving around sexual assault there should not be any tolerance. Assuming someone who is accused of sexual assault is guilty is negligent and can put other people at risk while a case is being investigated. Also, the victim of such assault will continue to be victimized while the perpetrator is still roaming around unchecked.","receptive":-0.31567}
{"text":"I take your point that the media can fan the flames of a controversy instead of simply reporting the facts. Still, I wonder if you think that profiling is in fact a problem. Do you think that the subject is merely overblown or not a problem at all?","receptive":-0.60013}
{"text":"I absolutely agree with you!  The concept of \"innocent until proven guilty\" seems to have been forgotten by a large portion of the population.  It seems that almost every week there is someone getting in legal trouble because they once accused someone of a sexual attack and it is later revealed that they lied.  This is absolutely horrible and damages the reputation of the person being falsely accused.  As stated, all people are capable of lying and this needs to be taken into consideration and the supposed \"victim\" is not to be believed simply because of their gender or claiming to be a victim. ","receptive":-1.524}
{"text":"The question did state that this was an accusation; while the victim should be protected, you can't just be able to remove a person from their campus on only that.  There should be some kind of corroborating evidence or account, and an investigation. I do feel that there are cases where the alleged perpetrator should be confined to a dorm or otherwise monitored and restricted until things have been settled, one way or another.","receptive":-0.41142}
{"text":"I definitely understand what you are saying. When things like this happen, all thoughts should be with the victim. We definitely want to make sure that the victim feels as comfortable and calm as they possibly can. My only argument would be that you are innocent until proven guilty. That being said, this does not necessarily mean the law. If the school has proof that the alleged perpetrator was wrong, then yes that person should be removed immediately. If there is any doubt, however, removing the alleged perpetrator is an extreme move. And if this person is innocent but was removed from campus, then this might be two innocent lives damaged instead of one.","receptive":0.79228}
{"text":"I can understand how it could be beneficial to have the alleged perpetrator of a sexual assault case removed from campus, as it may be difficult for the victim to be in the same class, hall or area as their accused perpetrator. Can I ask you about people's rights. Do you believe that people accused of crimes should be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law? Although most of us, me included, have a strong visceral reaction to sexual assault cases, I believe a middle ground can be had where the victim and alleged perpetrator are apart, but the alleged perpetrator can still finish school while the court case is carried out and justice is served. ","receptive":-0.00402}
{"text":"I agreed with you innocent person have been killed. One death is too many it can get out of hand but want can we do need more people on are vote to change something to do something we need to get on social media to open up other people mine to see what really going on.","receptive":-0.12476}
{"text":"I can understand your point of view concerning the police and minority crime suspects. There has been problems with video footage of abuse during arrests. I have a question,what can be done to improve relations between the police and minority community?","receptive":1.44932}
{"text":"I totally agree that this is in fact an issue! I think there is a stereotype of black males being dangerous or criminals that has been hard for our police to let go of.  Unfortunately because of this innocent citizens are being prejudged. I do think major training needs to be happening in our police forces to determine how to keep themselves safe but also keep citizens safe that they should be protecting.","receptive":-0.84698}
{"text":"I agree a lot with your statement, your point that they head to work with biases is very accurate. Without helping it, we often carry biases in everything that we do. You stated your opinion without disrespecting the opinion of others which can be very difficult to do.","receptive":-0.77291}
{"text":"I completely agree with what concerns are brought forward with confrontations between police and minority. Media is a source but yet not reliable sometimes and lets us the public know of issues that minorities face. I do feel that there is much inequality that minorities have to face on a daily basis and that if it was not for the media we as the public would not know much about what happens on other sides of our country. The public does have to come together and raise their opinions in order for change to happen and if its opinions are not spoken the issue will just grow larger as you mentioned.","receptive":0.4308}
{"text":"I agree that it is important that the accused be removed from the campus until such time as a full criminal investigation takes place. I am a man who was falsely accused of a sexual crime, so I know that sometimes false reports do happen. It took months of stress and a costly court battle to prove my innocence, yet despite all of that, I still agree it is important to take each and every accusation as serious as possible. Some people may actually take a lack of action as an attitude of  apathy towards sexual assault.","receptive":0.79228}
{"text":"I see your point that public pressure does help keep crimes against minorities from being \"swept under the rug\". Thanks to technology, we are better able to obtain more news and be more informed of the injustices committed against minorities by police force. I understand where you are coming from when you say that there is unequal protection, because as a minority myself, this seems to be the case when it comes to minorities and the police. The police seems to think it is okay to mistreat and misuse their authoritative power towards minorities. ","receptive":0.26413}
{"text":"I feel the same way in regards to how police interact with others. I believe they overstep their boundaries and use their authority to bully people into doing what they want.","receptive":-0.25439}
{"text":"I agree that these predators should be punished so they cannot perpetrate these actions again. However, an accusation does not mean a person is guilty. I think they are entitled to a fair trial to determine their guilt or innocence.","receptive":0.5608}
{"text":"I see where you are coming from, and agree that the loss of a life is never overblown. The body camera footage and cell phone videos are great evidence of the abuse of power for some law enforcement agents. I think we need to figure out a way to solve the cultural issues, but it is not going to be easy. ","receptive":0.94932}
{"text":"For the most part, I agree with what you’re saying. Ultimately we want the victim to be safe and not have to see the perpetrator on campus. My only hesitation is that in the very few cases where the perpetrator is falsely accused. Because those cases are definitely in the minority, I think we should have the perpetrator from campus as it will make the campus safer generally. ","receptive":1.45895}
{"text":"I guess I can see where you're coming from if it was very circumstantial and there was no evidence. Unfortunately we do live in a society where there are false allegations made against people. Running somebody is college education over a false allegation his total bullshit. ","receptive":-0.07956}
{"text":"I respect your view but I think differently. That is really interesting. A different take on my thinking. Have you always thought this way or has there been certain instances that made you change your mind?","receptive":-0.12476}
{"text":"I think it is better for both side to be removed from the campus,until everything are settled or proven.The accuser need to provide more evidence.It will create bad reputation for the campus.","receptive":0.36489}
{"text":"Let me ask you, why do you think people of color are more likely to experience excessive use of force? I understand that we have seen body cameras and cell phone videos, but have all been bad? Law Enforcement is here to serve and protect.","receptive":0.54191}
{"text":"While in the United States it is true that you are perceived to be innocent until proven guilty, that does not eliminate what could be an imminent threat to the victim. Removing the accused from the campus, while conducting the thorough investigation into the crime, would allow a safer environment for the victim if the accusation were actually true. If a sexual assault took place or was even accused, the accused would be arrested and removed from campus immediately, whether or not the attack actually took place. Our justice system would require the gathering of evidence and listening to all sides to take place in a court room, an officer of the law enforces the law, they are not judge and jury. If during the hearing it is determined that the accused was falsely charged, ie. no sexual assault actually took place, then they should be reinstated into the campus, and the accuser should face charges. ","receptive":-0.45456}
{"text":"Yes, I understand where you are coming from. Some of these incidents have incited violence. Do you believe every time this happens, violence is encouraged?","receptive":-0.13253}
{"text":"Yes a dialogue should be mantained, and yes data should be analyzed, but that does not mean social media is causing the problem. Social media is probably the easiest way to continue a dialogue in the present day and age we live in since almost everyone form all races and genders uses them, giving you a wide variety of view points and opinions. These incidents are not overblown as they've been going pretty much since the creation of law enforcement agencies. It just seems overblown now because there is overwhelming proof of incidents happening since most people have cell phones, which means they always have a camera or recording device of some kind on them at all times.  ","receptive":-0.13253}
{"text":"I agree with this person. It is an occurrence that should be alarming despite the numbers not being at a total extreme. Police should be held responsible for their actions and not shoot at anyone regardless of their race.","receptive":-0.19883}
{"text":"I can see you have done a good amount of research on this topic, and I commend you! I believe you 're into something with regards to protecting the safety and welfare of the victim as well as other students. Being cautious without implementing the punishment yet, is a good way to balance the situation and make sure all involved are in a safe environment. ","receptive":1.16265}
{"text":"I completely agree with you that the perpetrator needs to be given due process before being removed from campus or charged with any crime. There has been a number of false sexual assault cases which have seriously hurt innocent peoples reputations and public image. As you said, everybody is capable of lying and it is very wrong if we do not look at the facts or evidence before coming to a conclusion on what actually happened.","receptive":-1.05178}
{"text":"I agree that it is not overblown. There is a problem with some law enforcement and that needs to change. Bringing awareness of the situation will bring change. Most law enforcement is good but there are some that are abusive and racist.","receptive":0.44932}
{"text":"I agree that now a days technology has allowed us to see these brash and immoral actions taking place. Its true that we would probably not be talking about it had these videos not be taken. So I think there are communities that have real racial divides. I believe that Ferguson for example is one of those places. So I think they do exist in other parts of the country. I don't think though that its everywhere. I don't think that it is happening on a large scale. I think that there is a real effort to divide the country for nefariousness reason. The majority of media is controlled by a small majority of people who are creating a narrative that has a seed of truth and blowing it up into one that is not truly accurate. ","receptive":-0.21735}
{"text":"I see your point that in some instances police brutality is committed, however I think the media has blown this out of proportion.  The media only shares a select few stories of bad cops and does not portray the thousands of good cops that are out there.  It has created a negative stigma towards all cops, which is unfair given it's only a select few incidences.  ","receptive":0.26413}
{"text":"I agree with your assessment about the accused being innocent until proven guilty. If the accusation is not thoroughly investigated, it would open up the door for anyone to accuse someone that they don't like just to punish them. By the time the investigation happened after the punishment was given, the damage would already be done and the accused would not be able to recover, even if later proven innocent. ","receptive":0.21211}
{"text":"I can see your point about due process.  Women at times lie about something as traumatic as sexual assault, especially since the feminist movement that has gone a bit too far on its man hating, but let me ask you if men lie as well?  Something as big as sexual assault makes anyone tempted to lie about it considering the consequences it entails, so men lying is sometimes the case.\n","receptive":-0.21845}
{"text":"I get where you are coming from and why you would feel that way. Sometimes, not very often, the accusations are fabricated. What do you think about those instances?\nDo you feel that it is fair to damn someone before there's been an investigation into the truth of the accusations? \nI think that there is a reason our legal system is one of 'innocent until proven guilty' and not 'guilty until proven innocent'.","receptive":-0.46698}
{"text":"I agree that human life should be valued and everyone has a right to dignity.  Nobody should have to be afraid that they will be searched by police for no good reason at all.  Even if police are not acting only to protect themselves, any fatalities are a very sad thing, because all human life has worth.","receptive":-0.51365}
{"text":"You make many good points about the importance of the victim feeling safe by having the accused removed from campus. I've also read that false accusations are very rare. Perhaps there is a way for the accused to continue university work remotely in case there is a small chance he/she is proven to be innocent. I think that would be a good safety net for the University as well. ","receptive":0.05154}
{"text":"While I agree that the issue has not been overblown, I would like to propose that maybe it's being handled poorly by the public. People tend to be polarized to one side or the other, and instead of arguing for Black Lives Matter versus Blue Lives Matter, could we find a way for all lives to matter, with no escalation of violence, either verbal or physical?","receptive":0.30117}
{"text":"Your arguements are interesting and persuasive.  We are in full agreement that the allegations are serious and should be treated as such.  You seem to balance the needs of the victim with the rights of the accused in such a way that the victim can feel reasonable security and yet the accused is not unduly burdened.","receptive":-0.21845}
{"text":"I agree 100%! Safety of victim and the accused is the number 1 concern. Victims should feel secure while there is an investigation happening.Also I do see how removing the accused could make them look guilty for being removed. However we have got to think about any other potential victims that could be harmed if they remained.","receptive":-0.74476}
{"text":"I agree entirely with your statement. This recent reaction is only new to those groups who have not historically had to deal with the brutality of police officers. Other groups have been suspicious of the police for decades, and it's only now being paid attention to by the majority group.","receptive":0.37524}
{"text":"I second your opinion and see where you are coming from. I also value human life and there is a right to dignity which gets taken away to an extend. I am not a US citizen and was blown away when I saw how police interacts with citizens. There is never a moment I won't get nervous when a cop follows me. I am always afraid that there is just one thing I do wrong that will escalate the situation. I believe self protection is adequate but I would of course never use it when involved with the police. ","receptive":-0.53217}
{"text":"I agree with you that we are currently facing instances of police brutality throughout the United States. I also agree that these events occur more frequently against minorities because of inherent biases police bring to their work or learn at work. How can we eliminate institutionalized racism? What steps would you suggest for helping to address this problem? ","receptive":0.96783}
{"text":"I completely agree with your statement and also believe that alleged perpetrators should be removed from campus to ensure the victim feels safe and most importantly, taken seriously. On the other hand, while I take this issue very seriously, especially as a female, I wonder if removing the student is really that effective. Wouldn't a restraining order, or some type of order be put in place instead/as well? The perpetrator can still trespass and hurt the victim or others. With legal/police action, I think it puts the victim in a safer and more accountability for the perpetrator if they were to do something. I think a probation should also be put in place for the perpetrator. ","receptive":0.3108}
{"text":"I agree with you.  An accusation alone is not enough to warrant removal of the accused from campus.  In America, a person is innocent until proven guilty.  Everything should be done to ensure the truth is found.  Too often these days an accusation alone is enough to ruin someone's life.  Both parties deserve their rights to be respected.","receptive":0.50378}
{"text":"It sounds like human rights issues are very important to you, particularly with respect to minority groups. A humanist approach can be applicable to both the police and citizens, I'd imagine. Protocol and body cams can help, but I think sometimes in these encounters, fatalities can happen. ","receptive":0.54191}
{"text":"Thank you for your perceived response and regard to this matter. I totally agree with you that everyone accused of a crime -grave or otherwise should be given a fair hearing before being punished without getting both sides of the real story. I am in complete agreement with you that everyone is liable and responsible of perjury; both the accused and the victim. I believe that fairness and justice should prevail for both parties.","receptive":0.00378}
{"text":"I think the point you make about someone's rights is really reasonable, and a valid way to look at it.  Do you have a suggestion of what should happen in that kind of scenario?  What would you think about removing both parties involved?","receptive":0.12878}
{"text":"I see where you are coming from, with saying that you think there should be due process and innocent until proven guilty. I see your arguments are mostly about the accuser and how their accusations could be mostly based on a previous wrongful experience or holding a grudge towards that person, however, what would the actions be if the accuser was actually telling the truth, and the accused, was a dangerous person that does not see the ways of their actions. Investigations, and arrests tend to be delayed while the process of sorting out the facts is completed. I understand that the accused could have their lives ruined by too quick of a judgment on them, however, what about the life of the accused?","receptive":-1.21845}
{"text":"Yes, removing someone from campus solely on an accusation is not a fair way to handle an accusation. I do not think any fear would come of this because due process and our legal system can not be easily pushed aside due to an accusation.Yes, some proof would need to be required and I am not certain if being put off campus needs to be the result. Perhaps the student  associations, both male and female along with the  faculty could figure out ample punishment. The punishment would be for both male and female and would be more fair in distribution.","receptive":0.43433}
{"text":"I agree that the media plays a role, but many people overreact as soon as an issue is first mentioned in the news. It is, no doubt, very easy to exploit facts and try to show profiling, and a majority of people do that to further their own distorted belief.","receptive":-0.61402}
{"text":"I think you bring up very valid points. Police officers wield an inordinate amount of power compared to the average citizen, and any time there is a significant confrontation between them and any person it should be well scrutinized, especially with minority groups that have, historically and demographically, been much more likely to be in these situations. The actions of our police should be completely transparent.","receptive":0.59746}
{"text":"well i agree with you on this","receptive":-0.53217}
{"text":"I completely agree with your argument. I also believe the accused should be considered innocent until proven guilty. If in the case of being falsely accused and getting kicked off campus, this person and their family would struggle immensely. Their life could also be endangered by the people who take the issue very seriously. If this person who was accused had previous history of violent convictions and crimes, then I totally agree with banning this person from the university immediately.  ","receptive":0.11489}
{"text":"I agree that removing the perpetrator from the campus would be ideal. I do understand that some might have worries of false allegations. These, however, are few and far between. Keeping them separate would allow for more room to properly investigate.","receptive":-0.13365}
{"text":"You are correct in we must not rush to judgment about the innocence or guilt of someone who is accused of crime such as sexual assault. But we must also be sensitive to the alleged victim and make sure that they are not left vulnerable to further contact with the accused until the investigation is complete. While I agree removal is in violation of the accused rights especially if they are innocent I do believe that a restriction of being in the vicinity of the victim is appropriate.","receptive":0.54544}
{"text":"It sounds like you're really concerned about the welfare of the victim in light of the crime, and their emotional state after the crime. You also take into consideration the fact that the perpetrator will likely be in jail because they have committed a crime. Another reason that you state for removing the perpetrator from campus is the possibility that the perpetrator commits the crime another time.","receptive":0.69969}
{"text":"I understand the point made here, but if the victim is falsely accusing the alleged perpetrator and he/she was removed from the campus, it can be damaging to his/her career and future. There should be a better solution to this rather then immediately removing them from the campus. They can think of keeping the victim and the alleged perpetrator on leave and off campus until the authorities can investigate. In such cases, i agree the victim needs all the support and care but we cannot completely disregard the accused too. Our reaction to such allegations should not look biased towards the accuser nor the accused.","receptive":-0.02253}
{"text":"I completely agree. I believe that the best thing that can be done is better communication. Part of the issue is that police don't have the proper training when it comes to diffusing a situation without the threat of violence. Also, there seems to be a lack of training when it comes to non-fatal maneuvers. ","receptive":0.56043}
{"text":"Your assertion is completely false. First of all, if African Americans are so concerned about police brutality, they shouldn’t commit crimes in the first place. Second, they should cooperate with the police officer’s instructions. When they get shot, it is usually for running, arguing, reaching without asking, etc. If they were to cooperate it wouldn’t be an issue. ","receptive":-1.51365}
{"text":"I completely agree with your sentiments.  I feel that the media tends to take a negative notion and exaggerate it to the point of full-on pandemic panic.  The media exacerbates any and every problem that may or may not be occurring in the world in order to sell their product.  They will create an manipulate news in order to sell themselves to the world, a reason I refuse to watch, read, or listen to the news any longer.  I don't believe a word of it. ","receptive":-0.81772}
{"text":"I have accept in sexual assault allegation is a serious issue in our society. To prevent the sexual assault allegation was got a severe law and rules to avoid this problem.","receptive":-0.774}
{"text":"You make a compelling and strong point. I can't say I disagree with your statements. I would like to see the numbers on your point about \"the vast, vast majority of alleged victims are telling the truth\", but I don't disagree with it. I would probably add that the accused shouldn't be punished until convicted. I would hate to see them lose a semester of schooling because of a false accusation.","receptive":1.05154}
{"text":"I would agree that it would be better for the police to have an area to work with when gathering information about the crime if the assailant is removed from the campus. However, it would seem unconstitutional and unfair to remove someone from campus until the entirety of what happened has come apparent to the police. It would probably be best to suspend the assailant from attending class until the police have all of their facts. If they are found innocent they can return to class and if found guilty they would be removed from campus indefinitely and prosecuted.","receptive":0.27376}
{"text":"I agree with you that every profession is going to have some people that shouldn't be in that profession. We shouldn't judge every police officer by the actions of a few bad cops. At the same time, police officers should be held to an extremely high ethical standard. It should be easier to fire police officers that don't meet these standards. The news only reports a fraction of confrontations between police officers and minorities. Only the most extreme cases get news coverage. The reality is that minorities do get pulled over more than caucasians and they experience racism often in encounters with law enforcement.","receptive":-0.94735}
{"text":"I personally do not believe that the alleged perpetrator should be removed. I believe they should continue to go class and live their daily life until they are proven guilty. Yes, in most cases the victim is telling the truth, but in the cases they are lying it is a lot of embarrassment and hardship on the alleged perpetrator that isn't fair and will live with them for the rest of their life.","receptive":0.03302}
{"text":"I agree that there shouldn't as many fatalities but it's usually the citizen then does something to trigger the officers. Perhaps officers should have more training as to what is really a threat. Also, police have to be more lenient with citizens. The fatalities aren't super high but it could be lower.","receptive":-0.32846}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from. Everyone does have a right to live without fear of search and seizure. Human life is very valuable and people have the right to dignity.","receptive":0.85672}
{"text":"I think before the perpetrator is removed from campus he/she should have a fair hearing and should be able to defend him/her self. On the other hand, the victim should be able to provide evidence. Remember that there are also many false allegations of sexual misconduct. In this manner both students can be able to continue with their studies while the casa is resolved. Of course, if the perpetrator is guilt he/she should immediately be expelled from campus.  ","receptive":-0.31883}
{"text":"I agree too that the accused perpetrator should be removed from campus right away. The victim should be able to feel safe and piece of mind like you say. Worrying they'll do it again is a very good point also, and another reason they should be removed right away. They may face jail time, but what would happen if they were then proven innocent? ","receptive":-0.11513}
{"text":"I see your point that fake reports often exist, and while this is true, there's still that small percentage of claims that are indeed false. I think there's other solutions, like observation of the accused, that would be able to provide a safe environment until the point where the alleged abuser is in fact determined to be guilty.","receptive":0.71821}
{"text":"While I agree that they should be taken off campus, at the age a vast majority of people are going to college or University people are still learning. People make mistakes in both large and small matters and especially when it comes to sexuality at this age. That does not negate that they should still be taken off campus and should be punished with consequences. But those factors need to be taken into account when people in our society commit these types of crimes.","receptive":0.69969}
{"text":"While I agree it is true that the media has overblown the amount of these events happening I would still think its a problem. Police use more force against minorities than whites and that's a problem. I would hate to have to worry for my life in a routine traffic stop going bad if the officer has an issue with minorities. And yes the demand for the immediate removal of a the offending officer is problematic without a fair trial I can understand the outrage that most of these officers tend to get off without any punishment so maybe if the police police themselves the immediate outrage will subside.","receptive":-0.39179}
{"text":"I understand how social media has definitely encouraged viewpoints on the problem. When people see a video on instagram, they dont usually take the time to analyze whats going on, so they dont think more than what they see in the video. Having the media with their clearly biased headlines doesn't help either.","receptive":0.05265}
{"text":"the public reaction is not over blown.","receptive":-0.34698}
{"text":"it is very crusial first giving proof and then take action to victim.","receptive":-0.73234}
{"text":"I can understand what you mean about the comfort and peace of mind of the recent victim. certainly, the perpetrator should be separated from the victim in order to establish a place of safety. This could also help to avoid a repeat of offenses.","receptive":0.38024}
{"text":"I agree with you completely. It is an outrage. This has to go on not further.","receptive":-0.89291}
{"text":"You clearly make some good points here about the benefits of removing the alleged perpetrator for the sake of the victim and the community as a whole.  However, should we consider the alleged perpetrator innocent until proven guilty?  Is there a third way between removing the alleged perpetrator from the campus and letting them continue on as normal?   Perhaps a third way would allow us to not completely infringe on the alleged perpetrators rights and also not make things harder for the victim.","receptive":0.8108}
{"text":"I also disagree with the statement and agree with your response. Everyone needs to be treated equally before the law. In addition, I think one issue could be the lack of training in diversity and the hiring of personnel who are already predisposed to have a bias against minorities.","receptive":-0.27754}
{"text":"I agree that we live in an age where technology has helped us capture moments of discrimination against minorities. Posting videos online helps spread this awareness through social media platforms. However, the context of the whole interaction is not always clear and can lead to misguided information. ","receptive":1.46783}
{"text":"That totally makes sense to me, and having the alleged perpetrator off campus would make it easier to conduct an investigation. However, it is important to remember that an accusation must be proven and although its best to remove the alleged perpetrator off the campus they shouldn’t be punished until the investigation concludes. Off campus, the alleged perpetrator should still be able to attend classes and return to campus for certain activities as long as they are supervised by security.","receptive":0.17191}
{"text":"I believe as well that the alleged perpetrator should be removed from campus. It gives the victim a sense of relief. And it also protects people from becoming more victims.","receptive":-0.22624}
{"text":"Although the rights of the accused should be taken into consideration, you are correct that the safety of the victim should be of paramount concern.  Victims have the right to heal from a devastating situation without being unduly reminded of the trauma.  Therefore I agree that removing the accused is most likely the best route.","receptive":-1.15216}
{"text":"I completely understand and i agree with your point of view 100%. I believe for many years the conflict with police and minority crime has been ignored or just like you said, swept under the rug. Now with social media at everyone's fingertips and cameras on every phone the public finally gets a small glimpse of what minorities are dealing with from a different point of view. Let me ask you if it can be denied now with all the current videos circulating? I understand there are two sides to every story but proof is proof.","receptive":-0.64328}
{"text":"we live in an age of instantaneous news cycles. While I agree there is media that is proliferating these stories, there are just as many everyday people sharing these situations themselves as there are news sources doing the same. Most people respond to these sensationally- due to the modern nature of advertising happenstance. However, these occurrences are not being overblown. We just have much more access to them than we had in the past. perhaps the amount is the same, but we have an ear and an eye closer to it today. ","receptive":-0.31402}
{"text":"But isn't it better that a hundred guilty men go free than one Innocent man goes to prison?  By removing someone from campus as soon as they are accused of sexual assault you are taking away that person right to face their accuser.  One solution would be to remove the accused perpetrator and survivor until the truth comes out.","receptive":-0.81883}
{"text":"As a receptive and open-minded person, I think the police and criminals should look at each others' outlook through a different point of view. Try to view the situation from the other side, giving a new perspective. The police are only trying to do their jobs that is all.","receptive":0.48635}
{"text":"I agree with your statements.  If you want the accused and the accuser separated it should be from each other.  Since we don't know if the accused is guilty or not we should not prematurely punish them.  Just keep them from having any contact with each other outside of court. ","receptive":-0.67678}
{"text":"Sometimes, people overreact the situation because of the social media. I think that we as people have protection from our police force. However, there are more than one police in the police force. You can't say bad thing about the whole because of one person. I really think that there should be more and better training regarding minorities treatments for the police. ","receptive":0.06043}
{"text":"I agree that once convicted, the person should be taken off the streets, however, the foregone conclusion that the person is guilty with just an accusation seems premature. The victim deserves full support, and intervention, isn't there something that can be done prior to conviction, that can allow the victim to be safe, without infringing on the perpetrator's rights? Also, the wheels of justice will always move at their own pace, so early intervention for the victim, while waiting for justice does seem prudent.","receptive":0.36635}
{"text":"I honestly completely agree with everything you have stated. I understand where you are coming from and the accused has just as many rights as the accuser until proven guilty. How would you feel about the accuser being excused from campus until the accused is either confirmed not guilty or guilty of the crime? This would allow the accused to feel safe and the accuser to continue on in life without their world being completely turned upside down if they are innocent.","receptive":0.92044}
{"text":"I understand why you feel that way and I agree, that the victim would feel safer and there would be less possibility of repeat offense. Sometimes it is the case, though, that the accuser is not exactly clear in recalling who was involved. As such, rather than immediate removal from campus wouldn't temporary suspension from all events on campus, pending investigation, be a better initial response? That way the victim feels safe and we follow the Constitution's ideal of innocent until proven guilty.","receptive":1.53302}
{"text":"I agree that the victims safety is important and that person should be made to feel safe. In our society perpetrators have the right to an investigation and that may impede any rule to remove that person from campus. It may be necessary for the safety of the victim to be offered time away as well so they are both not on campus. ","receptive":0.60709}
{"text":"I would agree that an alleged sexual predator should be removed until due process has happened. Allowing that person to remain on campus could effect the investigation and the willingness of the victim to cooperate with an investigation. There is a possibility that the victim could be intimidated into recanting their statement or not pressing charges. ","receptive":0.45895}
{"text":"I agree with you entirely.  I think this situation is of the making of a white government and authorities. Division has always been encouraged by the system, beginning with slavery, then segregation.  And we are still seeing the consequences of this.  Most of the common people don't want division; they want peace and most are willing to get along.  I also think protests are important, but I think the thing that's really going to turn the tables is some serious government and police reforms.","receptive":-1.18031}
{"text":"I agree that one innocent person killed is too much. Let's look at the statistics (where available) for police involved shootings and killings. How often are minorities killed by the police vs. the majority? What is the socioeconomic breakdown of our victims? What about the police involved?\nI would agree that if we say nothing about these incidents, nothing will change. But we need to understand why these things are happening as well. That includes both better accountability and training for police officers AND better training for citizens - especially minorities who have not had positive interactions with the police. If at all possible, comply with the police. If there are witnesses there, teach them to call for an attorney or other support in addition to the standard 'let's record and stream it to Facebook Live'.\nTo be outraged is perfectly normal and acceptable, but this needs to be channeled into something positive that will improve the situation.","receptive":0.67154}
{"text":"I agree that everyone is innocent until proven guilty. However, regarding your last statements, what makes them any different than any other person? I believe that \"innocent until proven guilty\" is a universal law no matter the person or his past. Yes, i agree that in an ideal world we would remove that person with prior violence, but if laws start to get bent then there is no point in having that law.","receptive":-0.21845}
{"text":"I do think it is important to treat the alleged victims claims seriously however I think the investigation must be thorough. While the victim may be in fear if this is true, the other student may be a victim if this is false. If a student is kicked off of campus they may loose out on their education and their future altered. There have been cases where students have lost their position and then were later found not guilty ","receptive":0.53302}
{"text":"I completely agree with what you are saying. This issue is very important and deserves very bit of coverage that it receives. This will help us to bring awareness to the issue and eventually create a change. The reaction that the public has had is not overblown, and many people try to diminish the importance of the public's response.","receptive":-0.14328}
{"text":"I agree with many of your points especially that accusations should not be believed just because it is a woman.  Men and women both lie.  I am a little confused when you say that assuming guilt before a fair process is the right way.  I disagree and believe that you should not assume guilt before a fair process/hearing.  Until all the facts are known it is unfair to remove a person who has been accused of a crime from campus and upend their life based on an as yet unfounded accusation. ","receptive":0.82322}
{"text":"I highly disagree because on a case-by-case basis, almost all of these situations end up repeating themselves. Look at each individual state and the crime statistics where you feel this may be a hot issue, as well - typically they have a disproportionate crime rate. You can't generalize something as large as police force response and reaction to criminal suspects when so many factors come into play in a span of less than 15 minutes. I don't think it's been overblown, the reaction has been right where it should be. These types of things are like a hydra - one head is cut off, and one bad and one good head both pop up in its place.","receptive":-1.16642}
{"text":"I completely agree. That opens up a Pandora's box that basically anyone can accuse anyone they don't like of anything and get them thrown off campus and have their reputation ruined for nothing. Just like it is in the justice system I think they should be perceived as innocent until proven guilty. And like you said if the proof is there yes then rightfully so they deserve to be made to leave. But only with reasonable proof.","receptive":-0.74622}
{"text":"I agree that the most important things we can do for victims of sexual assault are believing their stories and prioritizing their safety and recovery. While false reports of sexual assault are indeed incredibly rare, they do happen. Do you think it's fair to deprive someone of an education they paid for over a crime they may not have committed? Is there a way to prioritize victims without removing their alleged assailants from campus? What would you think about a restraining order, and removing the alleged assailant from any classes they might have with the victim? ","receptive":-0.33735}
{"text":"All of those points are valid if the act has been proven to have taken place.  However, our country presumes innocence.  An investigation first needs to take place before such actions occur.","receptive":-0.54105}
{"text":"I understand that predators are dangerous to society and should be removed from society, especially a college campus. In some cases, there are false accusations made. If that is the case, it can be very difficult for the accused to get their life back if they are automatically removed from the college campus. In most cases the chances of false accusations are very slim, but it still should be taken into factor before completely removing the individual from the campus.","receptive":0.14413}
{"text":"I totally agree with your response. At this time in our culture, people jump to conclusions way too easily. There has to be accurate and swift deliberations and detective work to find out the truth in these cases. When someone makes wrong accusations toward another, it can scar their life for ever.","receptive":-0.10734}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from and I think your argument has merit. I think sometimes the media coverage can be biased, but that sometimes it is not pushed into the forefront enough. You indicate that you believe most Americans don't have experience with these injustices and by broadcasting it into their living rooms, you can make them more aware. I'm interested in whether you think there is a further option for creating more awareness around this issue. ","receptive":1.56043}
{"text":"You are exactly right. Although we do need a solid, responsible criminal justice system to enforce the law, we also need those officials in charge to act responsibly. Illegal search and seizure and racial profiling are issues that need to be dealt with with dignity and open-mindedness. We need to respect racial diversity and ensure that we aren't letting stereotypes cloud our vision. ","receptive":0.74561}
{"text":"I understand why you would want the alleged rapist removed from campus, but sometimes the accusation is false. Removing a student from school based on a statement that has not at least been investigated could ruin the other students life as well. They should definitely keep them separated, but there needs to be a definitive procedure to make sure that the claims are true or false.  ","receptive":-0.42994}
{"text":"I completely agree.  Our system of justice needs to be as fair as possible.  We each have rights and and those rights need to be honored in all cases or the system fails to work. ","receptive":-0.21845}
{"text":"I think you are missing the entire point of the Black Lives Matter movement - that this only happens to black people. You don't see whites getting shot because they are resisting arrest, and don't tell me that white people never resist arrest. The police are using disproportionate force to subdue or kill minority suspects rather than arresting them properly. That is the police's fault, not the victims'.","receptive":-1.32235}
{"text":"I think that changes have taking place already. Such as body cameras and more police altercations caught on camera. The system may never be perfect but it has gotten better as time goes on. ","receptive":0.8721}
{"text":"I completely agree with you on this topic.  We are protected by the constitution that we are assumed innocent until proven guilty.  By taking someone off campus, they are going against this.  I think this protection is what makes America a great place live.  If you don' t like it go to China.","receptive":-1.49622}
{"text":"I do agree that the accused should not be removed. An accusation is not proof, and to take this step without proof smacks of guilty until proven innocent.\n\nHowever, there is concern about the emotional welfare of accusers. There should be effort made to keep the two apart without infringing on each other's rights. Class schedule changes, different arrival and departure times for classes and other functions, seating limitations. All of those make sense, but if a person breaks them, including the accuser, there should be consequences.","receptive":-0.09345}
{"text":"I see where you're coming from and yes I agree the media does hyper-focus on these situations. Most every officer I have interacted with in my life has been nice. But the acts some of these officers commit warrant a very strong response and is understandable. ","receptive":-1.15846}
{"text":"You can not remove a person from campus over an accusation. It will never be ok to jump to conclusions based off of one persons claim. There are so many fake claims made about people these days, and it seems when those claims are made, even when they turn out to be false, the claims ruin the persons life regardless if it is false. This can no longer be the case, the person that is being blamed for something can be a victim of fake claims and they should not be punished until you can prove they did what is being claimed, or if you have very strong evidence supporting the claim. ","receptive":-1.28789}
{"text":"You're right. A number of unarmed black men have been killed recently by police. I suspect there were many more before that were never reported.","receptive":-0.08772}
{"text":"You definitely make some good points. Your argument is well thought out and logical. It has definitely given me something to think about.","receptive":1.75024}
{"text":"I agree that the person should be immediately removed for everyone's safety. Until the claim is investigated it is the best thing to do to keep everyone safe. The person should be detained so that they cannot hurt anyone else.","receptive":-1.04105}
{"text":"I agree with your context that the alleged perpetrator should be given a fair trial before anything else is done,  but I also think it's important to look at any evidence more than anything else. I get what you're saying by telling the readers that nobody should be believed no matter if they area woman or man, but I also think that sometimes men just get away with their crimes and women are too afraid to speak up and tell others what truly happened to them. This is why it's good to investigate a sexual assault accusation from all points.","receptive":-0.21845}
{"text":"I completely agree with this statement.  There is a serious issue between LEO and people of color.  The amount of unarmed people who are not any danger to others being killed by police is far too high.  Our justice system does not allow for them to play judge, jury and executioner and it is an abuse of power.","receptive":-1.43957}
{"text":"I agree that overall incidents relative to overall police contacts is low. And I agree that the media has seized on this topic, as they normally do, to increase viewership. However, have you considered or evaluated these numbers across different ethnic groups? That could be a much more important statistic to evaluate. For example, I would be willing to guess that there is a disparity between incidents vs. contacts for African Americans when compared to Whites. This and other more specific metrics provide a more nuanced view.","receptive":-0.03068}
{"text":"Many of these excessive force occurrences have been because police have been provoked. It does not have much to do with skin color. If there is a lawful order from the police, you don't resist or become disrespectful, or they start to use force. When someone is trying to defend themselves in an encounter, it is easy for it to get out of hand and end badly.","receptive":0.30821}
{"text":"I actually agree with the person, because of the argument that everyone is innocent until proven guilty. Unless there is a good amount of evidence proving the accused person is guilty right away, the college shouldn't remove the student. If the student is being harassed, it is their decision to drop out due to safety reasons.","receptive":0.76766}
{"text":"Your opinion is totally reasonable and logical.  However, I think we should also require to understand how strong evidence is having against the accused.  If there is obvious and strong evidence to proof that the accused offend the sexual assault, then the accused is better to segregate until law enforcement come to pick up the case.  We should always consider the public safety in campus for every student. ","receptive":-0.16289}
{"text":"I understand your view and points that were given.  I also agree with your statements and beliefs on this matter.  Your view represents a small percentile of people when this topic is mentioned.  I agree with what you said and your examples of this problem.","receptive":0.05265}
{"text":"It is possible that there would be less fear, although the victim could still have fear of encountering the alleged perpetrator off campus.  I fail to see how having the perpetrator off campus would increase the ability to investigate.  I also do not agree that there would be less victims as the perpetrator could target victims off campus.","receptive":0.32932}
{"text":"You have made very good points, but there is no specific instance supporting your arguments. In my view, the relationship between police and communities are good and in all the experiences I've with Police, they have acted as a responsible citizen within the boundaries of their duties. They are courts and legal ways to fight your case and I encourage to follow that route to see good results.","receptive":-0.5692}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from: everyone has a right to feel safe. But it is impossible to be certain who is the guilty party. In my opinion the accused has as many rights as the accuser. Furthermore statistics are often unreliable and could be biased or sponsored by a third party. It is only fair to give everyone in the situation and equal chance.","receptive":-0.10587}
{"text":"I acknowledge your view that human life is important. Would you also agree that having the truth presented to the public is also important? I feel that the these stories are overblown and even glorified by the media in an attempt to drive a wedge between the people in our nation. A police officer has as much of a right to dignity and life as a possibly criminal.","receptive":0.76413}
{"text":"In our country, a person is considered innocent until proven guilty. While I sympathize that contact with an accused person would make the victim very uncomfortable, I feel it is important to only remove an accused if he or she has been proven guilty. It would be very disruptive to the accused, and what if later he or she was found to be innocent? There could be measures taken to ensure there isn't contact between the two parties. Some protection and caution needs to be given to the victim, but fairness needs to be considered for all parties.","receptive":-0.91142}
{"text":"I can certainly see where you're coming from. However, I'm thinking that you need to consider the impact on the alleged victim if the alleged perpetrator is allowed to remain on campus.It might be better to error on the side of caution to avoid further damage to the alleged victim. ","receptive":0.50378}
{"text":"I too value human life and you are right about people having a right to live without fear of unreasonable search and seizure, but in the recent cases between police and citizens, is it really fair to say that search and seizure had been unreasonable? What do you think>","receptive":0.89376}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from in taking into consideration the accused person's rights. However, for the safety of everyone involved wouldnt  it be easier to remove both parties until all evidence has been laid out and a ruling established? I think having someone accused still on the campus may create some problems with other students, especially if word gets out.","receptive":0.07322}
{"text":"I agree that the public reaction is not quite what it should be. Some may not see the problems that face the African American community because they haven't had to deal with it in their own lives. They may also feel powerless to help and fail to react. ","receptive":1.02339}
{"text":"I completely agree with this response. A basic fundamental principle of our judicial system is innocent until proven guilty, and while all victims deserve to be believed and protected, we cannot throw away the rights of the accused. I agree that extenuating circumstances may arise that would be the exception to this rule, but those need to be evaluated on a case by case basis.","receptive":-0.09345}
{"text":"i sort of agree, yet I can come up with a different answer, it has been for years, the minority has been picked out for no reason, just because of being minority. ","receptive":-0.21735}
{"text":"I appreciate your viewpoint that prioritizes the victim's sense of safety and I agree that it should be of paramount concern. However, victims of sexual assault will probably not feel safe even if their perpetrator is removed. They should certainly be given opportunities to get distance from their perpetrator if needed (ex: restraining order). But the perpetrator deserves a fair trial and should not be punished by removal from campus until he/she is determined to be guilty of the assault. Unfortunately sexual assault is frequently not taken seriously and it may be unrealistic to assume that the perpetrator would be in jail.","receptive":0.62561}
{"text":"I agree that there is an issue between police and minorities.  The cause can be due to certain stereotypes and biases, or it could be due to lack of training.  A dialogue should be created between police and these specific areas to ensure such issues can be fixed.","receptive":0.61598}
{"text":"I agree that sexual predators are dangerous. I do think that perpetrators of sexual assault should not be in the same environment as their victims. It is true though that people are falsely accused or identified, what are your thoughts on that?","receptive":0.79228}
{"text":"I definitely see what you mean when you say the body cam footage shows an excessive amount of brutality toward people of color by the police. I think all police departments need to do something to correct this problem and train officers to look past someone's skin color and deal with everyone fairly. If force is needed to subdue someone and keep everyone safe, that is fine, but it shouldn't be based solely off what race someone is. I agree with you too that most cops are here with good intentions to serve and protect us, but the few bad apples in the police are ruining their image a lot.","receptive":0.6808}
{"text":"I follow the way you are thinking about this and strongly agree that due process is necessary. While the offending student should be removed from campus, I also feel they should be able to finish their pending coursework until such time it is found they may be guilty. If found guilty, the pending coursework would be null and void, no matter how much effort was put into it. In addition, the offending student has to pay restitution for the university putting forth resources to keep the student current on their course work. Based on my reading of Alice Sebold's book \"Lucky\", it is almost impossible for the victim to complete coursework during the investigation and often they feel the need to withdraw from campus life due to becoming a 'thing' on campus. In this respect, if the perp is found guilty, they also need to pay restitution for student to complete coursework and/or transfer to another university where they can complete their studies. This is to be born out by the guilty party. Not only would there need to be jail time, the perp, if found guilty, must make amends to the university and it's students for disrupting their life as well as the direct victim. In this way, it ties the perp to an issue of social justice, not merely right and wrong behavior. ","receptive":0.07469}
{"text":"I would totally agree with this person, they make a good point, we must think about the victims well being. The alleged perpetrator, should be removed until there is a Investigation, and all evidence has been exhausted.","receptive":-0.11513}
{"text":"I agree with you completely. The media grabs onto anything going on in our world and always embellishes it for their own purposes. There are at least two sides to every issue, and rarely is one side completely correct. I think it is important for all sides of an issue to be explored before coming to a reasonable and mutual compromise going forward. ","receptive":-0.05846}
{"text":"I agree that there is real issues between police and minorities. They are targeted more for crime. They are pulled over more for traffic violations. They are suspected more of suspicious behavior when they are simply just going about every day tasks. Innocent people are being shot and killed by police all the time. The issues is very real.","receptive":0.26413}
{"text":"I agree with you, however, if the perpetrator was falsely accused then they would have been asked to leave the campus, classes, etc, and that would be horrible for them. I think the accused person could be told they can have no contact with the accuser whatsoever until the investigation is complete. If they happen to have the same classes then provisions must be made for one of them to be able to do their work online or change to a different class so they would. I'm not disagreeing with you. I just don't think that's how our legal system works. ","receptive":0.42191}
{"text":"I do agree with you and believe that social media and access to information have created a sort of blitz of incident awareness. Though I think there are still deep-seated issues behind much of police brutality and confrontations between police and minor crime suspects. This issue is complicated and I think that writing it off as something created by the social online climate we live in is reductive.","receptive":0.58969}
{"text":"I can relate to the victim, but what if it is a case of mistaken identity or one of the very rare cases where the accusation is completely false?  I would like to see a middle ground on this issue.  Maybe an ankle monitor and allow them to remain on campus?  The statement didn't say if it was a student or faculty member.  A faculty member should immediately be removed pending investigation.  ","receptive":-0.35587}
{"text":"I would agree that the media does take single incidents and pick and choose which to highlight for ratings and views. However, I believe that there is a larger pattern of profiling and misconduct at play in the country, from the differential ways in which police patrol and arrest in different neighborhoods to the ways prosecution varies racially. I also agree that there is a large amount of public misinformation, but it is up to the media to avoid clickbait/misleading headlines and on individuals to stop the spread of misleading news.","receptive":1.16376}
{"text":"I agree with the sentiment that an individual is innocent until proven guilty. When it comes to a sexual assault accusation, or any assault accusation for that matter, it becomes a bit more gray in that there is a serious accusation regarding harm to another individual. I'm not sure that a restraining order would be as protective as removing the accused from the campus until the matter had been sufficiently examined and decided upon.","receptive":0.53155}
{"text":"From my understanding of your point of view is that it is important to broadcast the recent confrontations between police and minorities so that the public can be aware of what is going on.  You feel that the public reaction is not overblown because there have been social injustices for many years, and public outcry can help to bring attention to the issue, while also helping to solve the problem.  I can completely understand where you are coming from, however I feel that the media often shows only one side.  I do agree with you that social injustice does have to change. ","receptive":1.30117}
{"text":"While I agree that perpetrators of sexual assault should not be allowed on college campuses and I do not deny that sexual assault occurs on college campuses, sometimes people accuse others of sexual assault falsely as revenge for a perceived snub or a real snub. This can ruin the life of the person accused and it can de-legitimize true sexual assault. Immediate and complete removal of an accused individual-- even if they are innocent and have been falsely accused-- can completely ruin someone's social standing and put an unfair stigma on them for the rest of their careers. ","receptive":0.90339}
{"text":"I understand, it is better to keep the victim safe and make them feel like something is being done. Until the person being accused of assault is found guilty or not guilty, he or she should be taken out of the equation until then. Letting someone just roam around free could cause the victim extra stress.","receptive":-0.59661}
{"text":"What you are saying is really interesting. Do you think that that these instances of injustice have gone on for a long time or a new phenomenon? Is there anything about these that is overblown? In the past, we could not see the instances over and over. ","receptive":0.91228}
{"text":"I absolutely agree with you. In the past we have not had the same capabilities when it comes to recording the injustices in the world and now that we do have those capabilities we cannot assume that what we see and what is recorded are the only instances of abuse and injustice. It was only a few decades ago that black people did not have rights, so to think that injustice would die when they were given rights is ignorant and harmful to the people it affects. ","receptive":-0.77291}
{"text":"I see where you're coming from. Generally, I agree, but what is your take on minorities often obtaining weapons illegally? Is it not fair for the police to be wary? But having seen so many videos, such as yourself, I do think there needs to be a reform and action taken to prevent this biased violence.","receptive":0.44932}
{"text":"I understand your point of view. I also agree with your position. We are lucky to live in a country where we can be openly critical of our police force. It's very important to consider the human element when it comes to policing. Even with the best training we'll still have grave mistakes and intentional wrongdoing and I feel the people who buy into anti-cop rhetoric completely ignore this.","receptive":0.62672}
{"text":"I think it would be detrimental to permanently remove the accused from campus immediately. A better option might be to remove both the accused and the accuser at the time of the accusations. A thorough investigation could then be done, and pending the outcome the students could be allowed to return to campus once it has been investigated.","receptive":-0.11659}
{"text":"I totally agree with you.  I also think that it is not only police brutality against minorities but police brutality against poor people.  If the police know that you do not have the resources that others do they look at you as a piece of trash.  They judge you predominately based on skin color but also where you live, how you dress, and your perceived affluence. ","receptive":-0.12476}
{"text":"That is a good fact, it is important to be careful about this kind of allegaitons since anyone could lie just to affect other persons life. It is important to be carefull on these situations and hear both versions to understand what really happened","receptive":-0.15363}
{"text":"You are very correct. Police can do whatever, whenever they want. It's okay for them to break laws but if we do then we might get shot or killed for no reason. What really bothers me is that the people that have been affected by this didnt even have a weapon on them or was running away and got shot in the back. We should for sure get rid of all the high up officers and get completely new ones in office. Almost all of them are corrupt in someway.","receptive":-1.64328}
{"text":"I'm in agreement. The safety and well being of the survivor, as well as anyone else who the perpetrator may attempt to victimize, needs to come first over the perpetrator. There's no reason why a dangerous individual who is mentally and emotionally capable of committing such a depraved act should be allowed to remain on campus and continue to put others in harm's way and further torture any previous victims.","receptive":-0.61513}
{"text":"I understand your point that public reaction has not been overblown and that we know just have more of an awareness of it. It is absolutely true that these horrible actions were taken in the past. Sometimes, there really are real issues between communities and police. ","receptive":-0.95809}
{"text":"I also value human life. While living with fear is not a good way to live, sometimes there may be cause behind search and seizure procedures. Which particular interactions are you referring to?","receptive":-0.40254}
{"text":"That makes total sense. I appreciate that you recognize the rights of the accused and the accuser. I also value the fact that you understand these allegations need to be taken seriously. Let's put ourselves in the shoes of the victim. How would you feel about seeing your rapist in the hallway and in classes because you had not yet gone to trial? ","receptive":0.62415}
{"text":"In some of the cases it is overblown, but in other it is not. just because a suspect was uncooperative does not mean deadly force needs to used against them. the police officers need to learn how to deescalate these situations also, when appropriate. ","receptive":-0.21124}
{"text":"I hear what you are saying and your concern for innocent human lives.  I also understand your point that law enforcement officials bring their own viewpoint and history to the job with them and how that can be problematic when they hold the power of life and death.  I'm interested to hear more about how we as a society can change this situation.","receptive":1.26413}
{"text":"Its correct every person should give a chance to realize their mistakes or faults, they may feel guilty or they comes to know they have did a big crime or mistake.","receptive":0.17044}
{"text":"I agree with all of the issues that you have raised surrounding recent confrontations between police and minority suspects. I especially appreciate your emphasis on the fact that these situations have highlighted cultural issues and that you acknowledged that most law enforcement is good. However, I would caution against citing \"cell phone video\" as solid proof or evidence of wrongdoing as this can be edited, doctored, and manipulated to show only certain parts of a narrative. ","receptive":0.8382}
{"text":"While I agree with you, I also think that an investigation into the accusation should take place. I think that separating the perpetrator and the victim is a must, but we live in a country that is supposed to rely on 'innocent until proven guilty.\" Once there is no doubt that sexual misconduct occurred, the perpetrator should be taken away and into custody.","receptive":1.19969}
{"text":"I understand your desire to protect from future harm those who have been victimized by sexual assault. I'm concerned, though, about your statement about people terrorizing others. How do you think we could make sure that the person or persons in charge of removing the accused don't actually become the terrorists themselves? That's what the justice system is supposed to do. I do agree with you that it seems to move too slowly at times. I'm very interested in how we could speed up that process, without sacrificing the rights of the accused. It's a difficult situation. ","receptive":-0.94846}
{"text":"I hold the same view in regards to this subject. Even though I understand why someone might be outraged to the point of immediately removing someone from campus I tend to agree that we should go in with the mindset of \" innocent till proven guilty\". Not always are these claims accurate and immediately removing the alleged perpetrator would be punishing someone for a crime that they might have never committed, meanwhile the one who is wrongfully accusing is rewarded. Now, this is my personal point of view but I would be open to hearing the argument in favor. Perhaps they argue for a removal as the potential further harm to the alleged \"victim\" is not worth the risk. Perhaps after the situation is settled they would remove the accuser if it was an intentional lie and \"make it up\" (for lack of better words) to the falsely accused victim. Again, this is just my own point of view and I would be interested in hearing the other sides point of view.","receptive":-0.06567}
{"text":"I actually agree with your position. Beside it is a fundamental American right that people are innocent until proven guilty. Taking such extreme action on the sole basis of an accusation would violate their civil liberties and also risk all kinds of abuses.","receptive":-0.05178}
{"text":"I agree with almost all of the points in their response. The victim could become re-traumatized every time they see the perpetrator; making it harder for them to deal with the trauma after the assault. also, people are removed from campuses for much smaller reasons, such as having substance abuse problems.","receptive":-0.80031}
{"text":"First of all, I want to look at the statistics which you mentioned in your quote.  I think nobody should be guilty until they are found guilty.  If we remove the suspected perpetrator without a trial, it is unfair to the alleged perpetrator as well.  I do not mean that the accusation is false but we need to be fair to everyone that including the alleged perpetrator.  ","receptive":-1.26328}
{"text":"I actually agree with you on this. You're absolutely correct that a lot of people have been blind to the inequality and mistreatment of minorities from our country in general but more specifically, law enforcement. I also think its great that we have the technology to capture on video/ audio what has been happening for decades in our country. The part where I stray from your perspective is that social media and news outlets to over exaggerate and are also one-sided. For people that have no knowledge about what is going on has now formed a completely biased opinion. This, in my opinion, is just as bad as not knowing about the issues at all. They should see this, no doubt, but they should see the facts from both sides. ","receptive":0.56969}
{"text":"I understand your point, but have you considered the feelings of the alleged victim? Not removing the alleged perpetrator may inhibit the victim's rights as they would not feel comfortable attending classes or even being on the campus. While it is true that people have made false accusations of sexual assault, the fact remains that the majority of sexual assaults go unreported. One reason is the thought of being alienated or targeted. Having the perpetrator on the same campus as the victim could perpetuate this fear.","receptive":-0.21845}
{"text":"I see where you're coming from. Sexual assault is an important issue that college campuses should take very seriously. I think that some people might have an issue with this because everyone has a right to an education, and being too brash could result in some more unwanted consequences.","receptive":0.34784}
{"text":"One could make a case for removing the accuser to protect the reputation of the accused. It is only an accusation at this point and we don't know the facts or details, or if it even happened. I am not defending anyone who attacks or sexually assaults anyone. To be fair both parties should be temporarily suspended in a sense until the matter is settled.","receptive":0.76913}
{"text":"I do not agree that when a sexual assault accusation is made the suspected perpetrator should be removed from the campus. The suspected perpetrator has a right to a due process and just because an allegation is made does not mean he should loose out on an education that he paid for. If he was in fact found guilty, then I would think it is necessary to remove him from the campus, but before found guilty I believe it would be not inly unlawful but unethical. ","receptive":-0.19067}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from. Sometimes the attention received is beneficial. When there is misconduct it should be brought into the light. However, in some cases these confrontations between police and minority groups have received inappropriate coverage and response from the public and media. By having inappropriate coverage, it makes it hard for police to do their job and causes more friction with minority groups.","receptive":0.54191}
{"text":"I would have to agree. Without due process, we could be removing an innocent person for no reason. There has to be some sort of way to get to the bottom of what happened in the situation without damaging a person's reputation. False allegations happen all the time, and it destroys lives. I believe they should remove the accused, but not make it a public thing until everything has been processed. You have to be cautious in these situations, as the victim could be telling the truth, or lying. It's hard to know whose side to believe when there is no evidence, but you should side with the victim at first. Removing the accused would be necessary in my opinion.","receptive":-0.30031}
{"text":"I definitely can understand where you're coming from; in fact, I agree with you. I don't think that the confrontations with minorities and police are overblown at all. In fact, I believe more police officers should wear body cameras. If every officer believes that they are good and in the right, then they shouldn't have an issue with this; it would protect them, as well as civilians. I also agree that there are more good officers than bad. I do wish that more feel-good stories were spread so that people could hear that not all officers are terrible, but those don't seem to go viral.","receptive":0.4308}
{"text":"The police in present society has a big issue on their hands. They have to deal with racism when dealing with crimes. The suspects claim racial discrimination all the time and this puts the police department in great danger when trying to arrest criminals. ","receptive":-1.18031}
{"text":"That is a good point, however, there have been more and more instances of false sexual assault accusations in college appearing in the media. In these cases, the claims completely ruin the lives of the accused with many of them being players on some varsity team for the college. Yet, the accuser rarely faces any consequence. Although I am not saying you are wrong, but it should be taken with a grain of salt, at least depending on the situation. ","receptive":-0.15216}
{"text":"I understand your point of view completely. It is a horrible situation to have to live in the same community as your predator. We need to protect the victims.","receptive":-0.41142}
{"text":"I understand that the victim should always be heard and understood. However, the due process of all of our criminal activity and sentencing  is justified in court by the knowledge that the standard is \"Innocent until proven guilty.\" It would seem premature to automatically take an alleged incident and make it a factual incident by reprimanding a student for something they may not have committed the crime of. They should go through due process before judgement be delivered. ","receptive":0.19969}
{"text":"I understand that people tend to have biases whether because of things that happened in their own lives or things they've seen on TV. However I don't believe police brutality is a major issue, just about anyone can have a gun and be able to kill with it. I support gun rights and our police force just because some people abuse their rights doesn't mean those rights should be taken from everyone.","receptive":-0.18031}
{"text":"The media does play a very big role in these issues, because of social media and smartphones, everything is recorded and posted. Individual incidents have never been so readily accessible and available for all to see. However, these incidents shouldn't be ignored or pushed to the side because those individuals do have rights and shouldn't be swept under the rug. I understand that this can be based on personal experiences and especially what area you are from, but those voices should be heard and respected, even used as a call for change for antiquated systems.","receptive":-0.5955}
{"text":"I agree that it is wise to remove the alleged perpetrator from the campus. The alleged victim has been traumatized, and it does no good to increase that trauma by offering the chance that the alleged victim will have an unwanted interaction with the alleged perpetrator. It would be best if the investigation could be speedily processed, so that the truth can come out and everyone is treated fairly.","receptive":-0.28179}
{"text":"Although fatal interactions between police and citizens do exists, the problem is not as prevalent as portrayed by the media. Police are responsible for the safety of the citizens they serve and it is important that trust is not broken. However, the determination of the events that lead to a police interaction should be the focus rather than the outcome or the result of that interaction.","receptive":0.61598}
{"text":"I agree, this person who had committed such a vile crime should be put out of society. If we let this person stay within the community, then who know who would be the next victim of this criminal.","receptive":-1.09661}
{"text":"To your point, the media is only acting as the funnel of how information is communicated. They take the events that occurred and send them to the populous for interpretation. I would agree that there are certain media factions, both left and right leaning that distort the truth. But to solely blame the media for escalating this issue is only one side of the story. The larger factor here is that these violent incidents have been occurring for a very long time. Minority citizens have been public in their outcries only to fall on deaf ears. They finally have a voice (and proof) of this violence and certain members of the populous are choosing to blame the media instead.","receptive":-0.31402}
{"text":"I understand that taking isolated incidents and exploiting them can be a tactic for one side to use to prove their point. However, I would also suggest that we also look at the frequency of these incidents. If we compare the frequency of these isolated incidents, then I think that we could better determine if it is an epidemic or another exploitation tactic. ","receptive":0.76098}
{"text":"While I can see your point that the accused has rights, it is also true that a victim has rights. They should be protected during the investigation and the accused shouldn't have access to other potential victims. The establishment could be sued, but they are not the ones investigating and all schools have a morality clause in their student handbook so that would protect them against a case for trying to uphold that clause.","receptive":0.08711}
{"text":"While there can be some amounts of overreaction to these sorts of issues, it's much more dangerous to err on the side of under-reacting. In a lot of the issues that are focused on by the media, the officer did do something wrong, and that's important almost regardless of the actions of the victim. I do agree that rioting gets nothing done, and is an inefficient way to produce change. However, the rage that fuels these riots is understandable.","receptive":0.66376}
{"text":"It's a ridiculous thing which has happened in the campus and i want that the accused person should be punished for the thing which he done.  So he should be kicked off from the campus.  It will be lesson for everyone who's doing the wrong things.","receptive":-2.63511}
{"text":"I believe the police are there to help us, to stabilize us, to protect us. But these values are practically null when they continue to target minorities or track them down for crimes or misdemeanors they did not commit. They're privy to open fire on innocent teens who not only did a small-time crime, if anything, but they'll get sentenced heavily for something that isn't rape or murder from a white person, for example. The police are out of control, and the fact that they have no regard for what they do is only going to make the people more angry. These issues need to be addressed, and they need to be spoken, and heard, because it's a hard time we face right now, and we need to do something about it.","receptive":-0.19883}
{"text":"While I understand your thoughts on this matter, I believe there are a lot of other information that is not brought forth to the public. There are body cameras that show the situation but what about the dialogue leading up to the confrontation? I would also be interested in statistically the difference in race for the location. If it appears a specific race is targeted over another, do you think for the location that is the primary race for the area? ","receptive":-0.73587}
{"text":"I get everyone lies but and some are falsely accused but especially on a college campus where it is supposed to be a safe learning environment doesn't the victim of the crime have the right to continue their lives with fear of repercussions from their attacker. ","receptive":-1.57956}
{"text":"I understand your view on this and in some cases agree. I've found that a lot of people believe that all police are bad because of the recent interactions that proved to be fatal or at the very least, unnecessarily violent. Can I ask your views on that as well? I like to hope that not all police are like the ones we've seen in the news recently. ","receptive":1.70858}
{"text":"I agree that on innocent person killed is too much.  What exactly is your stance on this as I can't really tell?  I understand both sides of the issues.  I don't really have an answer to this problem. ","receptive":-0.40254}
{"text":"I agree with you that the loss of a life should never be seen as an overblown topic. The issue of police brutality seems to be appearing more on news coverage and media. I think showing this issue to the public is the right thing to do because no change will happen if we continue to just hide the news for being \"overblown\".","receptive":0.17154}
{"text":"I agree that the main goal of the whole ordeal is to keep the victim's well-being in mind. It should be of the utmost importance to help them recover and feel safe again. Shouldn't we also have the same consideration for the alleged student? Don't we also want to prevent false accusations?","receptive":-0.02253}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from, and that it is sometimes hard to trust the media and what they are reporting. I do see that at times they are being sensationalist and exploitative, particularly certain sources. However, I do think that it is important to consider that some sources of these reports come in the form of videos taken by those involved or witnesses and posted directly without any media involvement, and that there are many cases of this. I also think that it is important to consider studies which show a psychological bias for people to shoot (in a simulation) minority targets as opposed to white targets when making quick judgements. I do not have personal experience with the issue and I am not a minority, so I don't think that that will always play a role, though for some it may.","receptive":-0.08624}
{"text":"It is true we need to keep these predators off the street, but we need to consider all the wrongful accusations. Men have died and served many many years for a crime they did not commit. I do agree these type of people need to removed off our streets, but we have to make sure it is done the correct way, and not just dump all men who are accused go to jail. The key is actually getting a conviction of the white predators. Raping and getting a slap on the wrist is ridiculous. Black males have lost their lives for this type of crime, and they were actually innocent.","receptive":0.90339}
{"text":"I completely agree with this. I think it's very unnecessary and something needs to be done to address the situation. It is not that fair that innocent people are losing their lives due to corrupt police system. ","receptive":1.30117}
{"text":"I can see your point. It's true that self protection is important. Human life is definitely valuable.","receptive":1.02802}
{"text":"i absolutely agree that social media has helped to blow these issues out of proportion by replaying them over and over again, and angering everyone affected by it in the process. If we would keep these things off of social media and actually try to rectify the problem while making positive changes, then these issues may not be as prominent in society as they currently are. ","receptive":0.16376}
{"text":"I agree with you that all groups should be aware of the issue of police brutality. I think the issue is sometimes blown out of proportion to where it paints a picture as if most police are against minorities. There has to be a way to acknowledge what minorities experience by certain outlier police officers without tarnishing the reputation of the men and women who serve our communities wholeheartedly. ","receptive":0.04191}
{"text":"It is true that public reaction has not been overblown. The access to social media and technology really plays an important part in how this issue turns out. But I think that it is not because of Black Lives Matter or other protests. It is because now that we have proof and we realized that it is not happening to only us or people around us but it is happening for a whole big community of minority. We decided to speak up and fight as a group together thanks to the unfair that we're experiencing everyday. Things would not have been improved if we decided to stay silent. ","receptive":-0.55068}
{"text":"I completely understand and respect your point of view. I think you are partly true because the victim needs to feel safe after making the accusation and during the investigation. However, the accused has rights and has not been found guilty of the crime. Therefore, we should not assume they are guilty. ","receptive":-0.47956}
{"text":"I do agree with your view to some degree. I think action should be taken against alleged perpetrators to maintain the safety and health of the victim(s). However, I do not know if I quite agree with them being removed from campus. They are still students as well and even though these accusations are usually found to be true, it is not definitive and I think that the perpetrator should be allowed to stay on campus. At the very least, if they are removed from campus, they should still have some kind of way to stay on track with their academics because that is the ultimate priority of a college student. ","receptive":1.05154}
{"text":"I agree that 400,000 police contacts in one day is a very significant number.  The news\nmedia tends to report on mainly bad things.  We expect the police to be doing their jobs\nprofessionally and the media will report on instances when the police do something\nwrong.","receptive":0.25635}
{"text":"I could see why you think why this process must be thouroughly completed before any action taken.  You made some very valid points.  I would like to add that there should be a plan in place to not isolate the accused, but very closely  monitor the accused while the investigation is being completed.  ","receptive":0.51766}
{"text":"My biggest concern is due process. I can see that you are concerned about due process too. I feel that immediately removing a person from campus is tantamount to expelling that person. If they deserve due process before expulsion, they deserve a process that is fair before taking an action that will have the same practical effect as expulsion.\n\nI also believe victims tell the truth. Well, if they are actually victims, of course they are telling the truth. BUT! I think the general belief that victims rarely lie isn't as strong as people think it is. The numbers are notoriously unreliable. If you look at FBI statistics, they base their figures on \"proven lies\". What do you do when a person takes a plea deal because they are scared of the trial tax? Or when a person gets convicted by someone who lied? Those would be put in the category of \"truthful\" allegations, but are they?\n\nI am a criminal defense attorney. The cops in my jurisdiction estimate that around 10% of the accusations they hear are false. I think it's slightly higher. Even when there are real crimes (like statutory rape) they sometimes include false allegations with them (like forceable rape) that are demonstrably false (thank god for text messaging). I just don't think the issue of who is a victim or what makes a person a victim is clear cut as people think. Especially when two adults have been drinking (who assaulted whom then?). When an accusation has been made there must be SOMETHING that protects fundamental fairness. And automatic removal of a person with no opportunity for anything is unfair.","receptive":-1.55957}
{"text":"Those are very good points, I whole heartedly agree.  Thankfully more and more police forces are being required to carry around a camera themselves, attached to their chest as a body cam.  This will quickly and easily help protect good cops, while helping prosecute the bad ones.","receptive":1.36747}
{"text":"But what if the accuser is not telling the truth. I don't believe the person who is accused should be removed immediately without some kind of proof. The statement makes no mention of there being anything other than someone accusing someone else of a sexual assault. Did the victim know this person they are accusing at all? Did the victim go to the hospital? There are a lot of questions that would need to be answered before removing the person who is being accused.","receptive":-0.84198}
{"text":"I agree! We always hear how the confrontation ended but little is reported about any of the facts leading up to that point. When the media gives partial information to people it leads to confusion and false conclusions.","receptive":-0.08068}
{"text":"Victims concerns should always be of great concern, I agree. I also think though, that until the accused perpetrator has had a chance to defend him or herself, they should not be banished since we live in a country that supports the right to a fair trial--innocent until proven guilty. However, in a sensitive situation like this, I agree that some measures need to be taken to protect the victim from a face to face encounter with the accused rapist, though I am not sure what that protection should be without further exploration of options.  ","receptive":1.10709}
{"text":"I see your point but maybe we should also think about whether that person is being falsely accused. But I do agree with that they should be removed from the campus while going through the legal process. I think it may be better to have all the facts in place before accusing and penalizing someone of such a serious crime.","receptive":0.84784}
{"text":"While the victim's well-being is very important it is often possible to provide for without removing the accused.  Just because it is convenient is not a good enough reason to take away their right to due process.  Also I'm interested in where you get statistics about false claims and what those are based on.  Considering the historically low rate of conviction, clearly some other measure is being used.","receptive":0.05154}
{"text":"I would say, While I agree that a true perpetrator should be removed from campus and it could eliminate the possibility of a serial perpetrator, what if that alleged perpetrator was innocent? I think there should be some sort of process in place where an investigation could be administered while the perpetrator isn't in close proximity of the victim. What if they are innocent? those allegations could follow that person for life whether they are true or not.","receptive":-0.6892}
{"text":"I understand that minorities have been mistreated for a long time.  I would be interested in learning how reactions have been muted.  I would also like to hear what reactions you think would be appropriate and helpful.","receptive":1.50487}
{"text":"I believe it is important for victims to be pried and their experience honored. I also feel it is important for everyone to be protected from those who do harm to others. However, a person is innocent until proven guilty and there are many historical incidents of people’s lives being disrupted by false accusations. I say this as a person who as been a victim of sexual assault. ","receptive":-0.41142}
{"text":"I agree completely that, until recently, the mistreatment of minorities by law enforcement was a fairly invisible injustice happening in the world. I think it is a really valuable thing to have body cameras, smartphones, and other recording devices that allow us to catch these horrible acts and inequalities as they happen so that the media can give this the proper attention. Change in society can only come once people understand the horrors and the brutality that takes place right under their noses. Injustices that involves the removal of rights, incarceration, brutality, and murder can never be overblown because these are atrocities that deserve to be illuminated and identified. Until the majority class stops being comfortably and willfully ignorant of the mistreatment of minorities by law enforcement, this issue needs to be addressed constantly. ","receptive":-0.71735}
{"text":"I think your take on this issue exemplifies a pragmatic approach to a complex issue. The media can play a role in blowing these issues out of proportion. However, many of the confrontations are deserving of the coverage they receive. The public must be able to distinguish between inaccurate and accurate reports of these confrontations.  ","receptive":0.4045}
{"text":"Sexual assault is an issue that should not be taken lightly and you made some very good points in your response. It is true that time is needed for the \"wheels of justice\" to turn and for accused to be prosecuted but at times those being accused may actually be innocent. There have been cases of sexual assault where the individual claiming to be assaulted was actually lying. Until that individual can truly be proven to be dangerous then a more democratic approach should be taken. ","receptive":0.10709}
{"text":"I don’t think these situations are overblown. They are actually not doing enough to prevent police brutality. With everyone having a phone makes cops uphold their duties. I’ve seen cops change their whole demeanor when being recorded. They don’t like being recorded, they’ll try to take people phones away or tell them to cut it off. Which is their right. Police always say they’re recording to but they are can turn it off and on when they like and if requested they can take years to release which means they have more than enough time to edit.","receptive":-0.57235}
{"text":"I agree with this somewhat.  I think the 'self protection' should be directed towards the citizen and not te police.  Police brutality is the direct result of a brotherhood that consists of cover ups and silence.","receptive":-1.08772}
{"text":"I completely understand your point of view and see where you are coming from. I couldn't agree more when you say that reporting a loss of a life is never overblown. We only get one life so we have to make the best of it. I see where you are coming from in regards to the police body cameras. They are used to ensure everyone is treated fairly. If they are not, the camera is there as proof. ","receptive":1.58358}
{"text":"There should be no discounting of the pain and suffering of the victim; however, without a complete investigation of the issue, I am hesitant to force someone to off of a campus. Should the results of the investigation prove that the attack happened as described, kick them out. Should that not be the result, if you preemptively remove the assailant, you have wronged them without merit.","receptive":0.88487}
{"text":"But, keeping the accused on campus also continues the cycle of victim blaming. It shows that the victim's mental, emotional, and sometimes physical pain is menial compared to the wants of the accused. The accused gets to continue their life while the victim's life has changed forever. ","receptive":-1.31567}
{"text":"I believe you have a point and now we are seeing more and more of these crimes. Some of these issues would probably not come to light had it not been for the Black Lives Matter movement.","receptive":-0.29142}
{"text":"In as much as i agree with some of your points raised, i also do hold a different view with regards to this issue. I do agree to the statement above to a large extent because, there are also confrontations between the police and the \"majority\" but why do we not give it the same attention as those of the minority confrontations?\n\nAlso,by broadcasting these issues, it makes the minority groups feel the police is not on their side even when they are innocent.","receptive":0.85672}
{"text":"It has become more common for victims to exclaim out loud to the media that they have been violated in some way and for the accuser to have widespread negative media attention before due process takes place. It think it is very important to be objective and react to the level of violence taken. Protecting the victim is paramount, but at the same time trusting that the truth is not immediately available should not permanently hurt the accused. This is mainly in the events that someone is wrongly accused, which happens less often. ","receptive":-0.28179}
{"text":"What you're describing sounds like profiling based on ethnicity, which I agree is a problem, especially when it results in the death of an innocent person. The issue is a complex one, partially due to a degree of statistical alignment with the likelihood of certain demographic groups to be party to violent criminal activity. This combines the preconceived bias of law enforcement officers with the adrenaline and perception that their own life could be forfeit if they judge wrongly. I believe that the responsibility for solutions rightly falls on both the law enforcement agencies with education and training, as well as communities to forge a synergistic partnership. ","receptive":0.11598}
{"text":"I can understand your point of view after all the person who is accused is just that accused.  I am curious what your suggestions would be to ensure that the person who claims they were attacked would be protected.  How do we ensure that both parties rights are protected?  What kind of proof would be required in order to kick someone off campus?\n","receptive":1.14266}
{"text":"I think you're right.  Social media plays a huge role in how these events are perceived by the public.  It allows people to continue to display their side of what happened from the media source that best agrees with their view.  I think because of social media, a lot of these events are blown out of proportion and people only focus on the negatives that offend them, not the entire event.","receptive":1.05265}
{"text":"I agree 100% with the person above.  Not only is it not over blown but they people who say so are not in the same racial group as those being harmed.  There have been too many instances where a minority individual, who was unarmed, has been shot by a police officer.  Too many to be ignored and too many to brush off.  It a big problem that people try to dismiss as over blown.","receptive":-0.91642}
{"text":"I do agree with your stance, however, it is incredibly hard to know and find out the truth. There should absolutely be an \"innocent until proven guilty\" mentality/practice in place. It is just a very complex topic. I feel that no matter how \"right\" we try to be, it is never enough.","receptive":-0.35734}
{"text":"I agree with you here in that this situation has been overblown. These scenarios are not very common, and the individual usually has been doing wrong. Also, the officer should have a due process and not be fired immediately, as you have suggested.","receptive":0.09432}
{"text":"You feel that the majority class would respond with public confrontation if this injustice were happening to them. Do you feel that most people are unaware of long standing problems with minority suspects and the police? Do you think there is a way to make the majority aware without causing societal conflagration? ","receptive":-0.32846}
{"text":"It is definitely important that colleges consider the safety of the alleged victim, and others on a college campus.  If the alleged victim walks that same campus as the accused, it will be traumatic.  Further, removing the accused from the campus may discourage them from encouraging others to harass or tease the victim, causing further psychological damage and discord on the campus.","receptive":-0.39291}
{"text":"I see where you are coming from. To some extent i agree with you.","receptive":0.87524}
{"text":"I agree and understand where you're coming from. We should not just automatically assume that a person is guilty right away without a thorough investigation. I agree that the accused should be treated fair and not to just react because we feel it is wrong. There has to be some sort of justice system that is fair. ","receptive":0.46211}
{"text":"When discussing these types of matters it's important to give both sides of the argument a chance in debate. I can see where people say the matter has become overblown as a response of the increase of outrage culture. And the ones debating this side of the issue may have family or friends that are part of the police force that are going through a difficult situation as a response to this. However, there's also the fact that minority crime suspects have been discriminated against throughout history and remains a prominent issue today.","receptive":0.81969}
{"text":"I guess I agree with you a little bit, but I'm also concerned about \"innocent until proven guilty.\"  While the vast majority of claims are true there have been some (high profile) instances where allegations have proven to be false.  Take, for instance, the Rolling Stone article from a few years back.  The whole thing was just make up.  Look at the Duke Lacrosse case, again, made up.  The accused should be removed from some things, but we can't indefinitely lock people up on the basis of an allegation.","receptive":-0.11513}
{"text":"I agree that due process should take place. We should assume innocence before due process. The problem is getting the public to feel this way. The far majority of people hear accusations and take the accuser's side. I've even heard that the way some stories are worded make them \"credible.\" Culturally we must change to believe in innocence first.","receptive":0.86489}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from, although I feel it would be safest to remove this person. I think it would be beneficial for this to be a rule. They should only be allowed to return after they are found not guilty. I see where you are coming from I just feel this would be the best outcome.","receptive":0.11489}
{"text":"While I understand what you refer to about carrying their biases to work and taking it out, that happens anywhere. Anyone get ahold of gun so what difference would that be? Police sometimes let their title go to their heads. ","receptive":0.39376}
{"text":"I understand exactly where you are coming from. This is such a serious topic that deserves to be explored. You are right that one of our most basic rights is the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. I may need to think about my stance a little more.","receptive":1.14266}
{"text":"I agree that human life is important. It saddens me to see those against others over petty issues. Taking a life is a serious decision and should not be disregarded without consequences. We need to bring a unity of life back together instead of fighting against eachother over trival issues ","receptive":0.26413}
{"text":"I agree. I think the perpetrator would need to be removed for the safety of others, as well as themselves. The school would not want to create any more openings for violence by leaving them on campus. Once a trial is done and a decision is made, they can go back to school, or jail if convicted.","receptive":-0.04105}
{"text":"I agree with you. I would rather err on the side of caution than let a rapist stay near his victim. It would also remove the rapist from proximity of other potential victims. ","receptive":-0.57809}
{"text":"I wholeheartedly agree with you in this regard. This issue has been overblown by the media to get \"clicks\" and \"views\". More data and facts have to come to the surface about the \"issues\" to determine if these are actually issues.","receptive":0.27487}
{"text":"I agree with the person, because this is a civil matter that should be resolved so minorities and other groups no not feel discriminated against. It is imperative that we all live in a free and just society that welcomes everyone.\n\n\nIt is against the constitution to not treat all men and women equally.","receptive":0.3382}
{"text":"I see where you are coming from. However, I often find that portrayal of these incidents are fair in the media. Can you tell me more about what you see as unfair? ","receptive":0.33043}
{"text":"Subjects such as this are very difficult to assess due to accounts given on these subjects by people, such as ourselves, who read opinions from many news sources\nwhich may or may not be accurate.  Social media, news channels, newpapers, etc. are\nall expressing, in my opinion, not necessarily facts but what they believe to be a fact\naccording to their individual liberal or conservative beliefs.  It is almost impossible to\nknow the \"real\" truth without really examining all the evidence given that is truly concrete evidence based on fact. I think we are often conflicted when reading various opposing opinions so I just do my best to consider all that I've read or heard and make my own\nconclusion but not expecting anyone to feel they have to agree with my conclusion of the so called \"facts\".","receptive":0.05265}
{"text":"I completely agree. Prioritizing the victim is of the utmost importance. I agree that most victims are telling the truth and the college needs to show support for them. In the off chance that the victim is not telling the truth, the victim can be allowed to return to campus as they are not completely expelled.","receptive":-1.24476}
{"text":"I completely understand your point of view on this topic. In the United States of America, we are granted the right to a fair trial by a jury of our peers. Accused perpetrators are to be presumed innocent until they receive a fair trial. However, if an initial investigation reveals enough information that the accusation could have merit and needs to be investigated further, it is also the duty of the college to protect the student body from criminal acts. ","receptive":-0.78789}
{"text":"I see your point and agree that there are a huge number of encounters and a small number of issues. Typically the media does not cover that the person who is shot or killed is not cooperating and makes then out to be a victim. Stopping when the police say to stop is pretty easy to do for a law abiding citizen. The cops do a fine job for people that respect their authority.","receptive":0.33043}
{"text":"I disagree with your belief that incidents related to recent confrontations between police and minority suspects have been overblown. The reason why these incidents are portrayed in the media the way they are is because of the asinine nature of the events that had led up to these confrontations. In many situations, police officers reacted with lethal force even in cases where it was not necessary in order to restrain the suspect. The use of lethal force by officers have been much more prevalent against members of minority communities and should be highlighted by the media as these incidents are indicative of deep running biases and racism in our society. ","receptive":-0.99179}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from in wanting to remove the alleged perpetrator from campus, but I feel like that is an extreme measure. It is important to make the alleged victim feel safe, but it is important to also not charge someone as guilty until proven innocent. It might be more beneficial to give the alleged victim an escort, or see what could be done to make them feel safe. Banning the alleged perpetrator is stripping them of their rights without giving them a fair trial. ","receptive":-0.33735}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from in that the accused person should have a chance to defend themselves with due process prior to a decision being made of removing them from the campus.  You are correct in that all humans, no matter their gender are capable of lying.  Giving the perpetrator a fair trial would be the right thing to do in order to get all sides of the story.","receptive":-0.46845}
{"text":"Colleges are places that should always be considered safe spaces for individuals to live their lives freely. When a sexual assault accusation is brought before authorities or administration, it is important that proper action is taken on behalf of the victim. Although it is the right of individuals to remain innocent until proven guilty, that argument cannot be made when discussing institutions of hgher learning. Colleges are responsible for the safety and well-being of victims, and they have the right to make the decision to remove an individual fomr their premises if that individual has a complaint of any nature lavied against them.","receptive":-1.35734}
{"text":"I understand your point about the rights of the accused.  Let me ask you, though, about the rights of the victim. I believe that their rights are also important.  If the accuser is removed from campus, and the accusation is later proven to be true, the accuser has lost irredeemable educational opportunities, and may fail a semester because of speaking out.  Is there any solution that will not damage either the accused or the accuser until the truth of the matter is found?","receptive":0.57322}
{"text":"I totally agree! It is an excellent point that discrimination and violence against minorities need to be discussed and brought forth in the news and social media. Many acts of violence against minorities can just get swept under the rug if we do not discuss them. By continuing to raise awareness and hearing the side of the minorities, hopefully we can prevent this issue from continuing in the future.","receptive":0.70858}
{"text":"I do not agree that a perpetrator should be removed from campus upon being accused of sexual assault. I believe that the perpetrator's access to campus should be limited to academic, housing and food needs only with a fixed schedule provided to the victim so that the two don't interact. ","receptive":-1.87439}
{"text":"I agree that the person making the allegations could get some relief from not having to see the accused. If the person was guilty it would be a good idea to keep them away from campus although that does not mean they could not commit a crime somewhere else. It is difficult to know the right decision before knowing all the facts.","receptive":0.73672}
{"text":"I would have to agree with what you said. Removing someone from campus right away without any proof isn't fair and is a little much. I can both sides as to why it would be good to remove them right away, for the victims sake, but at the same time for the person accused and without evidence, it isn't fair. They should come up with different measures when someone is accused to protect the victim and without making it so the accused isn't removed from campus until the evidence supports the accusation.","receptive":0.05933}
{"text":"I understand that the vast majority of police interactions do not qualify as racist or corrupt. I wish there was a way we could highlight the bad cops in the media without giving all police officers a bad name. I feel like the narrative should be more about specific incidents as opposed to a commentary on police officers as a whole.","receptive":0.63598}
{"text":"I personally agree with many aspects of your response in regards to sexual assault especially the post-traumatic stress part and waiting for justice for the victim which unfortunately in some cases never receive justice. This will seem a bit contradictory but I'm not so sure that I would automatically remove the person from campus because on the one hand I think it's best if everyone knows what the person did and make them feel \"uncomfortable\". But on the other hand having them at the campus might embolden them and make them feel they can do it again so with that being said I agree that removing them would be the best option, and I stand corrected. There should also be open discussions about these type of topics for all so that men and women know what's not okay and what exactly is sexual assault since a lot of people-most notably men-seem to have vast ideas as to what constitutes sexual assault.","receptive":-0.05957}
{"text":"I pretty much see your reasoning for saying that. Do you think there is a solution to the problem? There are so many people who say it's exaggerated. How would you change their minds? I hope we can talk more about this.","receptive":1.3382}
{"text":"I would agree with this statement. Although it may inhibit the accused of attending classes, it sends a message that they are still innocent, but precautions are being taken on both sides to make sure a proper conclusion is reached. This is a good accommodation. ","receptive":-1.05957}
{"text":"Hi, Person!  I can definitely see what you are saying with these points.  While there are sometimes cases where these issues are blown up a bit, do you think they ever warrant major media attention?  If so, when should this be done?  You mentioned that \"public reaction is a residue of misinformation or ignorance.\"  I agree that this is at least partly true.  Many people \"jump on the bandwagon\" and get fired up, so to speak.  However, it is true that sometimes police act inappropriately.  Let me ask you this--how do you think we can let voices be heard in instances of true police misconduct without stirring up a big to-do over every little thing?  Is there balance to be found somewhere?","receptive":1.14987}
{"text":"The media dose play a role but I don't  but don't think it's a bad thing if anything I think it's highlighting just how much this is a problem that needs to change.","receptive":0.64987}
{"text":"I understand your viewpoint on this issue and think you bring up some very valid points. I can see that you believe in exercising the most caution possible to keep the alleged victim safe, as well as other people on the campus. You make a good point that rape is a serious crime and this person could possibly hurt other people.","receptive":0.95895}
{"text":"I understand people lie and they should be innocent until proven guilty.  Sexual assault is a serious crime and I believe that although you have valid points the perpetrator should be removed from campus to protect them and the victim.  I do believe everyone is entitled to due process. ","receptive":0.37878}
{"text":"I understand your point of view, but I disagree.  This person was only accused of a sexual assault, not convicted.  How do we know as everyday, common people whether this accusation is truthful?  This person should not be removed from campus just because of an accusation!","receptive":-0.96698}
{"text":"i agree with that argument","receptive":-1.08772}
{"text":"I understand your feelings about this extremely sensitive topic.  Sexual assault has to be deeply traumatizing for any victim.  However, the FBI statistics find 8-10% of accusations are false so wouldn't it be better to establish a fair due process for the accused instead of just running this person off campus?  Wouldn't it be better to collect all the facts before judgement?  How would you feel about that angle?","receptive":-0.91142}
{"text":"I see where you are coming from, however there are a few points I'd like to go over with you about your statement. You said that there is evidence through body cameras and cell phone video of this excessive violence, but these videos are quite often inconclusive on their own. We simply do not know what happened before and after the video roll and it has been a proven fact that many people recently have actually been provoking police officers and filming it to either get on tv, or make the police look bad. I'm not trying to say that there are no cases of excessive police force, but I do believe the mainstream media is blowing it out of proportion and it is a proven fact that the mainstream media is not a good source of information, as most of the content you see on the news these days panders mostly to liberals and is extremely left leaning. Most of these news channels will show many cases of reported police brutality against people of color, however they fail to report the cases of police violence against Caucasians rather passing it up for a more juicy story that the public will tune in for. I respectfully suggest that you rethink your previous statement, in favor of looking at all the details of the subject matter before discussing the topic further.","receptive":-1.80531}
{"text":"I completely agree that victims should not be forced to be around their abusers. It's very important that we protect them. However, I worry about preemptively punishing people when we're only operating off of an accusation. You mention people who have been \"convicted and proven to be dangerous.\" What do you think about people who have been accused of a crime but the investigation is ongoing? How could we best protect the alleged victims without potentially punishing innocent individuals?","receptive":1.3108}
{"text":"I agree that it's ridiculous to kick people off a college campus just because of an unproven accusation. It does set a bad precedent, and could lead students to feel that they are being blackmailed, that if they say the wrong thing, someone will use a false accusation to silence them. I also see where you're coming from with kicking them off if there is decent proof, but I think you really have to look into the case first in an actual court of law before you start kicking people off campuses.","receptive":0.726}
{"text":"I thoroughly agree with you. Being the wife of a police officer, I see day in and day out the good that comes from law enforcement officers, and the dangers they face the moment they put on that badge. Longer investigations should be done before we decide to blast something publicly, and yes we MUST realize that those who follow the law, those who comply to the officers when they are told to stop resisting, or to simply hand over a drivers license, are not being shot, are not being tasered, because they are conscience of the implications of their behavioral choices,  ","receptive":0.14524}
{"text":"I can see in the instance that this type of crime occurs that allowing the accused continue to be around the victim can be stressful to the victim.  This is definitely true, however how can you be sure that the accused was actually quilty.  What makes you positive of this.","receptive":-0.28179}
{"text":"I agree but this doesnt seem to address the topic of the public reaction towards this situation. I don't see how any public reaction could be overblown because so many people have an opinion and unless the media is just showing the same people's reactions over and over it wouldn't be overblown. I think the public has a right to be outraged and certain practices by the police should be frowned upon and action taken against.","receptive":0.17154}
{"text":"You say it is \"much more easy to just believe the victim instead of the abuser.\"  But how \"easy\" something is is not a measure of whether it's morally right or fair.  Often, the easiest course of action is easy because it doesn't take into account all perspectives or facts.  We want fairness for everyone.  False accusations of sexual assault do occur, and when they do, they can be devastating to the innocent victim, who also is just trying to continue their education.  I am not \"okay\" with anyone being treated unfairly.  We owe students the duty, even if it's hard, of looking at each case individually before taking action.","receptive":-0.28179}
{"text":"Although there are 400,000 police contacts each day, how many of the inappropriate, mishandled responses are with minorities. It may be that the coverage of these incidents only highlights minorities, but even one murder is too many. it happens far too frequently that people of color are killed by police officers for no reason, especially when they are on tape and there are very clearly in the wrong.","receptive":-1.73902}
{"text":"I agree that, if the alleged perpetrator is, indeed, the attacker in question, removing them from the vicinity can prevent future assaults from occurring. My one fear is that if the accused is not guilty, they're being targeted and action is taken against them unjustly. However, given that society tends to disbelieve and even blame survivors of sexual assault, more good is done by protecting people from potential violence than by \"protecting\" people from potential justice. ","receptive":0.53302}
{"text":"I understand what you are saying, but social media is made up of peoples views and opinions, just like yours.  They share what they feel strongly about.  And i agree the data does need to be analyzed.  After doing some research, a police officer is more likely to be killed by a white male thank any other demographic, so the question i ask is why are they so fearful of someone that, statistics show, is less likely to harm them.","receptive":-0.21124}
{"text":"I see your point and do agree that there are real issues between police and communities that need to be addressed. I also feel that sometimes the phone videos and Facebook Live videos are recorded at the level of escalation for the event. For example, how do you feel that the even escalated to that point? What happened before the video was captured for the officer to react in that way? I do understand that aggressive force is not the answer, and in these videos that is typically what is happening, but how do you think the incident was initiated? Don’t you think that section of the event is important to understand as well? ","receptive":0.59746}
{"text":"I agree to some extent that people should be able to live without fear of unreasonable search and seizure, but I emphasize the word unreasonable in that statement. But how do we know these searches and seizures were unreasonable? I believe fear to some extent is what prevents chaos. If no one had fear of repercussions of the law then there would be no purpose in having laws. At the end of the day, I believe the majority of people will fight for their own self protection ","receptive":0.51413}
{"text":"I understand your view on allowing for a thorough investigation and that people deserve the benefit of the doubt when accusations arise.  I think that being innocent until proven guilty is one of society's greatest legal processes to protect wrongfully accused people. What level of caution should people have when dealing with accusations of violence?  It's such a hard thing to deal with.","receptive":-0.37122}
{"text":"I totally agree with you completely. I feel that social media and news outlets can make anything overblown. I also feel that things can be taken out of context quite easily and not tell the entire story. It is extremely easy to edit footage for what you'd like people to see and be exposed to. The same can be said with online social media blogs.","receptive":-0.68346}
{"text":"I agree that the victim would most likely feel safer if the perpetrator was removed from campus. In this kind of situation, we need to be as sensitive to the person trying to heal and move forward with a normal life as we can. I think it is important to keep them safe as well as keep others away from a possibly dangerous person. I think the school has a responsibility to keep the students and staff safe however they need to. We should all work together to make the world safer. ","receptive":0.3108}
{"text":"To remove someone from school on an accusation alone would be unfair.  Some level of investigation and supporting evidence must be present before punitive action is considered.  It is unfortunate, but some people use false claims of sexual misbehavior as a weapon in a relationship gone bad. That said haste should be made in determining if there is meaningful misconduct.","receptive":-0.02253}
{"text":"The problem is that this is not merely a matter of statistical abuse but a case involving individual rights of two students, either of whom may be a victim.  Also there is value in being able to interact with and observe the alleged perpetrator within the context of the evolving social mores of the campus.  Disapproval and contention can still be expressed, but individual student rights are respected.","receptive":-0.72624}
{"text":"Being a policeman or a policewoman shouldn't mean that you are willing to give up your life for the life of a suspect or a perpetrator. There is a fine line between risking your life to save others and risking your life for someone who is threatening YOUR LIFE and the life/wellbeing of civilians. Saying that this has something to do with race or culture is just an excuse to blame police officers for the malfeasance of criminals and those who are clearly trying to evade law enforcement and disrespecting them. If a police officer pulls you over, it's safe to say that complying to his/her demands- If you refuse, they have a right to enforce the law. PLAIN AN SIMPLE!","receptive":-2.21735}
{"text":"I can certainly understand where you're perception is coming from but where you aware that statistics show that white officers are less likely to shoot a minority suspect, even when given reasonable cause. While I do find that there are officers that do carry such biases into their work with them, these cases are often widely spread and often filled with speculation and we are often not shown the many officers who do their job correctly or go above and beyond for others. I feel then the subject would then turn to what to do with those that are shown to act in bad faith, would you be willing do discuss possible changes to punishments for corrupt officers and how those investigations are handled? ","receptive":-0.77291}
{"text":"I also disagree with the statement that interactions have been overblown. It's sometimes true that people of privilege that may never face these kinds of injustices will feel more invested in the problem if they are shown exactly what is happening. I see exactly where this response is coming from.","receptive":-0.51365}
{"text":"That's an interesting point. Just how much of this is an accurate portrayal vs the desire for the media to rake in those ratings? Another question I would wonder about is whether there is a similar ratio for police violence against whites. Is it the same, but not being reported on? Is it different? If it's different, then why is it different?","receptive":0.58043}
{"text":"I completely understand and appreciate your argument. Yes, the victim's safety and mental and physical well being should always be the top priority in sexual assault cases. I also fully agree that almost all sexual assault allegations are accurate. I also greatly appreciate your inclusion of due process and investigation in the decision of expulsion. I also think it's not just for the safety of women since men also become victims of sexual assault though fewer report it, but still the majority of victims are women. There have been times, however, when there is some discrepancy, which will come out in a thorough investigation, and it can takes months to show innocence, guilt or something in between. I agree that it is extremely distressing to encounter a perpetrator and do think they should be remove, but maybe there can be set limitations of times and places that person can be while the investigation takes place so as not to harm someone who is innocent. This of course should prioritize the victim's schedule and well being, but I think would limit the detriment to the parties involved.","receptive":0.05154}
{"text":"I can see your point of view and I understand from where you are coming. As you stated a sexual assault is a serious crime. Now, the statement talked about a sexual assault accusation made on a college campus. I think the devil is in the details. If someone is making an accusation without actually going to the campus police or the local authorities then that is actually a different situation. Wouldn't you agree?","receptive":-0.54105}
{"text":"I think your point of view is well thought out and I agree with the idea of protecting the victim.  I think it is also important to create a safe campus environment while considering the facts of a case.  I do, however, feel that it is important to consider the right of \"innocent until proven guilty.\"  I really agree that in most cases the allegations of sexual assault are factual.  But it is important to protect all rights.","receptive":0.08858}
{"text":"I absolutely agree with your statement about the victim's fear. Being around someone who has caused you harm, sexual or otherwise, could be extremely traumatic. My concern lies with the word \"alleged.\" Through no fault or ill intentions, the victim might not have correctly identified her assailant, and removing the alleged assailant without proof would harm him. The tenet of \"innocent until proven guilty\" can definitely lead to some thorny dilemmas.","receptive":0.58858}
{"text":"The vast majority of police officers have not had the violent confrontations that have been reported by the media. Most will go through their whole careers without any questionable instances. I agree that the media is biased and has an agenda when they report on violence by the police. The instances of police violence are more rare than what is portrayed in the media, but they are really happening and shows that there is a problem. In many cases where people have been killed by the police, the victim did not listen to the police officer's commands and could have prevented violence by cooperating. This does not change the problem of the police officer reacting with unnecessary force resulting in death. The conflict always seems to stem from the officer's fear and there is an urgent need for police officers to be trained/retrained correctly to help solve this problem.","receptive":-0.07698}
{"text":"I Agree with you. This issue can get improve when everyone keep speaking up. ","receptive":0.00487}
{"text":"Although there have been a few killings by police over minorities there are many crimes committed by police against people of the same race. The issue at hand is not the fact that police are killing minorities more frequently but just people of all races in general. White on white and black on black crime is less talked about and thus gets less publicity to the general public. Race is a hot topic right now and anything that can be stated as a race crime will make headlines and make it appear as if it was simply a race related incident.","receptive":-0.30994}
{"text":"I agree. Media does play a huge role in how we see issues. I think it is up to us to review the whole picture and question what we see. Listening to more than one view point helps us to be critical thinkers. Relying on the media for the truth isn't smart when they can be bias or show only part of the story. Having personal bad experience with the law and then taking to social media can cause something common to be blown up.","receptive":-0.26216}
{"text":"I completely agree with your characterization of this issue. While there can be a problem in policing minorities in their communities, a multi-faceted approach is needed rather than a public outcry manufactured by social media. The news media is also problematic in similar ways.","receptive":-0.79457}
{"text":"I do see what you are trying to say that the accused has rights too. However so does the victim. The victim also is innocent until proven guilty. ","receptive":-0.95456}
{"text":"I absolutely agree with your opinion. Sexual misconduct is not to be tolerated on a college campus, especially because it can eventually lead to a multitude of different issues.  I absolutely agree that the removal is necessary no matter what the accusation, although due process should be adhered to.  Erring on the side of caution when it comes to these specific types of cases is very important.","receptive":-0.39291}
{"text":"The question did not say convicted, it is talking about an accusation. I agree that colleges should remove an alleged attacker from campus, but make it very clear to everyone else that these are only allegations and that he has not been guilty of anything yet. There are cases where sexual assault accusations made and proven to be untrue.","receptive":-0.39753}
{"text":"I agree with the majority of points this person made. The strongest point being made is that false sexual allegation reports are extremely rare, therefore the victim needs to be considered. However, I do think there should be some form of investigation towards the alleged perpetrator, particularly to make sure this type of behavior does not occur in the future. I think the degree of the incident should also be considered when determining whether or not a perpetrator should be removed from campus. I think the response from the school should be in proportion to the severity of the incident. This is not to minimize the impact the incident has on the victim, but I don't know if having a blanket policy is the correct way to handle the situation. ","receptive":0.73672}
{"text":"While I can see why you disagree with this statement. There are also other things to take under consideration besides the exposure to these acts. Social media and media in general have not been trust worthy in recent situations; as well as providing misleading information. Sometimes we react to things without having full information on situations or knowing what truly happened. ","receptive":0.11598}
{"text":"I think that your view would give other people a signal that the assumed perpetrator is already guilty. There should be due process. We should let the investigation run the course but make sure that the victim AND the accused feel comfortable.","receptive":-0.78179}
{"text":"I completely agree. Most people who say it is overblown are not minorities. It is not something that they would ever have to worry about. Police need to be held to a higher standard so that innocent people can feel secure in their dealings with police. And yes, one innocent person killed is too much.","receptive":-1.12476}
{"text":"I agree with mostly everything that you said and the rights of the accused seemed to be ignored in today society. We live in a age of mob mentality, and when someone is accused of something everyone just assumes that they are guilty because that is the thing to do. No one is thinking for there self's anymore and everyone is just going with whatever opinion that is in the vast majority. Some of these girls might be dishonest, and the only reason they are doing this because they know they have the power to destroy a persons life just by accusing them of rape. ","receptive":-0.899}
{"text":"I clearly understand the points made because they are parallel to the known law that every alleged perpetrator has the right to a fair, due process. Assuming guilt is contrary to the fact that the perpetrator has must remain innocent until proven guilty by the court of law. It is politically convenient and expedient to assume that women are incapable of lying because of the sensitivity of their attack. Expulsion does not qualify in this matter because everyone has a right to defend themselves. Additionally, the old adage denotes that there are always two sides to a story.","receptive":0.17044}
{"text":"I agree with you on almost everything. The only issue I'm not sure about is that most police officers are here to serve and protect. With the increasing militarization of our police force, it feels like most law enforcement is here to harm and subject.","receptive":0.4308}
{"text":"I feel as though being human can take a toll out on us all, but we shouldn't be dedicated to harming others because we are living in fear. With recent manners, all of this is nothing but in terror.","receptive":0.31969}
{"text":"I definitely understand where you are coming from but I think that the amount of good officers far outweighs that of bad officers.  I think the media has blown certain instances out of proportion which causes alarm in the communities as well as across the country.  I agree that there needs to be solutions to the very small percentage of officers that abuse their power but law enforcement officers have lost a great deal of respect from the people because of negative media coverage as well as on social media platforms on the internet.","receptive":1.1345}
{"text":"I agree that in this country all are innocent until proven guilty, however we must be cautious.  The \"accused\" may actually be guilty, and to \"assume\" not, could put the victim at risk. It is true that the accused may have a grudge, but we must Not \"assume\" so.  Investigations should be quick, fair and unbiased. ","receptive":-0.42678}
{"text":"I understand that it is not fair to the accused but the situation is not fair to the accuser either.   The accuser should have the opportunity to remover themselves without penalty for missing classes if that would make them more comfortable.  The accused should also be allowed to miss class without penalty. If the accused is asked to leave pending an investigation it should remain private and not made public as to why they are removed. ","receptive":0.6797}
{"text":"the public reaction has not been blown out of wack. everything has been muted and down played from the media on our t.v screens. we are so used to seeing it now that where immune to it somewhat. ","receptive":-0.29142}
{"text":"The alleged perp should not be removed until they are rendered guilty.  False accusations are a reality, and the alleged attacker could be innocent.  People's lives have been ruined from false allegations. ","receptive":-1.09661}
{"text":"I understand your viewpoint of suspects sometimes resisting arrest.  However, there are definitely times where officers circumvent protocol when using force to arrest someone, don't you agree?  I thoroughly agree that an officer should be innocent until proven guilty when it comes to investigating previous actions.","receptive":1.14987}
{"text":"If you're saying that we didn't know about the extent of this behavior before social media, then you're making the opposite argument.  Social media and the proliferation of camera phones brought out previously hidden police misconduct out into the open.  This type of behavior had always gone on, but was not well-known.  Now we know about it and are in a position to do something.","receptive":-1.18809}
{"text":"I understand your thoughts; initially, I felt the same way. Though I believe that your reported statistics are accurate and your assertion that victims of sexual assult are typically more believable than their alleged perpetrators is true, I also feel very strongly in the concept of \"innocent until proven guilty.\" While I want the victim to feel safe in her environment, I also don't want the alleged perpetrator to feel persecuted in his. I think that the message that the college should communicate to their students is that of informed justice.","receptive":-0.13365}
{"text":"The issue with the fact that it is so widely seen in contemporary America, is that any instance involving police and a minority is automatically assumed to be brutality. Instant decisions are made about the intentions of police officers in short video clips that circulate social media. Of course police brutality is a major issue and needs to be addressed with our fullest of attention, but we must also understand the consequences of sensational journalism.","receptive":-0.33309}
{"text":"Do you know of any situations where this has been an issue?  I'm wondering how an alleged victim might feel if their perpetrator was still in public with them.  What sort of immediate proof do you think would merit them being immediately removed from campus?","receptive":-1.41289}
{"text":"I agree that social media has played a huge role in the misrepresentation and glorification of police conduct. Just like any other career, there are \"good\" people and \"bad\" people. I do not negate the poor judgment that some police officers have made. I do however, discourage communities from using individual examples as a \"blanket\" example for all police forces. There are issues, no doubt, but social media has exasperated them beyond reason.","receptive":1.10821}
{"text":"It is certainly true if the alleged perpetrator is in fact guilty then removing the  perpetrator would make everyone safer.It is also true removing the alleged perpetrator would make the victim feel safer.But ,what if the alleged perpetrator is  later found to be innocent.","receptive":0.29228}
{"text":"I agree with your views on the recent police misconduct. There are more incidents coming to light every day about people being killed, assaulted, sexually abused, and discriminated against by the police. Cities and counties are constantly paying out large sums to people who are having these things done to them. One of the biggest problems is the police unions, they have prevented the punishment of the bad cops and have encouraged cops who don't commit atrocities to keep their mouths shut. ","receptive":0.30117}
{"text":"I feel that the alleged perpetrator should be allowed to stay on campus but with time constraints and limited access. I totally understand your view on protecting the victim as it makes complete sense. How do you feel about fairness towards both sides in this type of situation?","receptive":-0.05031}
{"text":"I disagree, because if you haven't experience police brutality against your group of people you have no room to talk. it's right in front of your face wake tf up. On news its a constant trend let's not act like it's overblown when us as miniorties deceide to protest peacefully and raise awareness.","receptive":-2.43957}
{"text":"The victim could be lying on the perpetrator. There have been situations where women have lied on men in cases of sexual assault. In these types of situations, everyone should remain neutral instead of picking sides.","receptive":-1.20772}
{"text":"I understand your point about the value of human life and dignity. That is something most people agree. Let me ask you this. Why do you think there is a proclivity to self-protection rather the preservation of human life? ","receptive":0.59746}
{"text":"I agree that the accused should be treated fairly until he/she is proven guilty. Evidence should be found about any history between the accuser and the accused to confirm whether the accusation is founded. However, if the accused has had previous assault allegations, I think that he/she should be somewhat restrained, if not completely.","receptive":0.87878}
{"text":"I can see how you feel this way. The media definitely doesn't help with the public view of police. The media tends to sensationalize a lot of things to get more views. Do you think minorities are sometimes unfairly targeted by police? Why do you think some people might feel that way? Have you ever had encounters with the police and what was your experience? I think sometimes one bad interaction totally sours our opinions. Then the media solidifies that view with all the sensationalism and it just creates a bigger divide and distrust. What are some ways you have thought would possibly improve relations?","receptive":0.62672}
{"text":"Yes the media can at times overblown situations between police and minority crime suspects. What media reports can also influence and stir emotions from those who are hearing about these incidents. Can you tell me about any incidents between police and minority crime suspects that the media has reported that you feel was overblown? I would love to get an understanding of your perspective on the topic.","receptive":1.2471}
{"text":"While it is true that persons accused of sexual assault can be dangerous to the campus and the community as a whole, it is also important that we feel comfortable putting our trust in our justice system. I understand the point you are trying to convey. We want safer campuses for these young adults. We want safer communities. I believe we can get these things, and I believe we will require extra steps to be taken to ensure everyone is protected here, but in order to have a better society, we not only need to do something about these people violating the law, but we also need to reaffirm our commitment to societal togetherness.","receptive":1.23672}
{"text":"I agree with your statement, the most important things while they get to the bottom of the accusation is for the student to feel safe, which is why it is best that the student be removed without being expelled outright just as you said. ","receptive":-0.07809}
{"text":"That the majority of police and citizen interactions are appropriate does not negate the incidences of police on citizen abuse that has occurred. Some of the most opinionated people making statements about this issue seem to have had no prior interaction with police. Good cops aren't diminished by claims of certain citizen and media groups regarding bad cops. Good cops suffer because of the actions of bad cops.","receptive":-0.24365}
{"text":"I can understand your viewpoint about wanting to protect the potential victim from more emotional stress by having the alleged perpetrator on campus immediately after an accusation. Can I ask where you where you received the statistics about how often false sexual assaults happen? It is true that it may seem like schools would send the message that they are okay with sexual assault if they don't remove the alleged perpetrator, but could it also mean that they want to thoroughly investigate before tarnishing a potential innocent person's reputation?","receptive":-0.22624}
{"text":"I understand what you mean about accusations alone not being enough cause to punish someone. I partially agree with you about it making more sense for the accuser to remove themselves from school temporarily, as long as there are measures in place to ensure they can keep up with their classwork. Do you think any restrictions are fair to the accused? ","receptive":1.08711}
{"text":"I agree that more people of color are more likely to encounter negative outcomes with law enforcement then their white counter parts. However, one must look at the cultural differences between the two groups , in behaviors and traits, in order to understand more fully. Thru body cam footage, one can observe consistently that in most instances, people of color do not follow the officers directive in a manner that shows the officer that his life and that of those around the scene are not in danger. Simply put, regardless of color, complying with officer directives saves lives, and white people, according to the video footage available , tend to comply in a shorter period of time and act less aggressively when approached.","receptive":0.67154}
{"text":"I completely agree with you my friend.  It is a sickening state of affairs, and getting worse.  It's true that this has always existed but is now being better recorded and amplified.  With the current presidential administration, I'd say it's getting even worse.  ","receptive":-0.05068}
{"text":"it is true that the perpetrator may be dangerous but that has yet to be proven, i understand where you are coming from in taking no chances but also we have to be fair to both parties until we have evidence otherwise. Can i ask how you would feel about being removed from campus if someone accused you of something that you did not potentially do? ","receptive":0.53302}
{"text":"I agree with all of this.  Social media has made it so everyone sees everything before they have the facts.  Because of this and the hot take culture people jump to conclusions about incidents involving the police very quickly.  I'm sure some of the time it's legitimate, but other times they don't have the necessary information to be informed if a confrontation was overblown or not.","receptive":0.47858}
{"text":"This person makes a good point. The emotional needs of sexual assault survivors are frequently overlooked in our society. It makes sense to do our best to consider their needs. ","receptive":0.99598}
{"text":"One can see how this time would be difficult for all involved, not just the accuser but the accused as well. However in these situations, all sides of the story should be accounted for and verified if possible before a decision is made. With all sides noted, no one has their life ruined from being around their abuser every day or from having their life's work dismantled by accusations.","receptive":0.08858}
{"text":"You make many valid points in your arguments.  However most of these incidents do involve minorities and that should raise questions.  Of utmost importance is that we follow the law.","receptive":-0.61402}
{"text":"I emphasis with your desire to help victims and do what it takes to make them feel safe and secure. I believe that is the most important consideration too. I can't agree with actually expelling an individual from camus as though that person was already tried and convicted. Takeing precautions to make sure the person can not go near the victim and has some supervision of movement is fine, but immediately jumping to 'guilty' can do more harm than good. what if the person is misidentified and the true assailant is still on campus walking around free and unsuspected? That is a dangerous situation too and leads to a false sense of security.","receptive":-0.55957}
{"text":"I think it's a great point that we need to respect the principle of US criminal law that holds that we are all innocent until proven guilty. However, if the accuser needs to remove themselves from campus until the case has gone through the entire proceeding process, he or she may miss classes or important extracurricular activities for months at a time. Though we need to respect the accused's rights, it's important to respect the accuser's right to be in school too. Perhaps requiring that the two have sufficient physical distance from each other is a good middle ground, rather than requiring either party to leave campus until the proceedings are over. ","receptive":0.32322}
{"text":"I agree with you. There is an implicit bias with regards to minorities. Police think they are treating them fairly when they are actually being racist without realizing it. Way more minorities get shot and arrested vs white people by police. This shows an implicit bias. ","receptive":-0.21735}
{"text":"Although it is true that some Police and Minority crimes need to be shared among the public and that police brutality does need to stop and be acknowledged, because I do understand where you are coming from. It is sometimes the case that they do go over board with misconduct upon the police force. Let me ask you about the many police out there that are doing good and honorable in their actions, it is not always police brutality but now and days love to spread negative and drama more so than the accomplishments and good things, because social media and other things upon this generations feeds off drama and exciting/conflicting stories","receptive":-1.47661}
{"text":"I completely agree with this.  The issues between minorities and law enforcement has always been there. But it has been ignored by media and with minorities and people of low social/monetary status having little political power, the ability to bring it to the forefront and have it addressed in a meaningful way has been nonexistent.  For the first time with social media and cameras everywhere, the behavior of authority figures, both good and bad, is being brought to light and can no longer be denied.  The daily evidence that minorities are often mistreated by police officers is finally being proven and addressed, although the pace feels far too slow.","receptive":-0.88402}
{"text":"The overblown part is that the media seeks to purposefully cover the small percentage of situations that occur like this, thus overblowing the reality of the way police interact between black people on a regular basis. ","receptive":-0.73587}
{"text":"I would disagree to your point about the issues being forced in general. I do not agree that there is any public pressure to the issue I think the information that is revealed is done so at a natural level and not forced. I also do not agree to the issue of the instances being swept under the rug. In my opinion all of the instances happen at a natural level and are not forced. I also believe that the instances are being perpetuation at a normal level and it is not adding to the public confrontation. ","receptive":-0.5692}
{"text":"If the accused is innocent, then they shouldn't be removed from campus. That person should be able to still take classes until there is evidence to convict the person. I do think that the person who can accused should be restrained from being near the victim.","receptive":0.21821}
{"text":"I can see that helping people feel safe is important to you. Knowing ones alleged attacker cannot get to you while on campus would definitely help with safety and security. I wonder, however, if immediately removal does not violate the accused individual's right to be innocent until proven guilty. ","receptive":0.64413}
{"text":"I agree with the points that you have made. I also believe that it is not an issue that can't be overblown because of the manner in which people have lost their lives in these situations. I would say the problems you highlight about biases are true, but there is also a problem with a lack of proper training for police officers that needs to be addressed.","receptive":1.11598}
{"text":"I like your point that guilt should not be assumed and that fair process and trial are needed, as our judicial system is meant to be based on innocent until proven guilty. I also see your point that all people are capable of lying and while that makes sense I don't think that there is a need to focus on gender. Rape is not strictly a female victim kind of crime. The victim could be male, the question does not state the gender. ","receptive":0.05933}
{"text":"I understand what you are saying about social media making cop's jobs more difficult. I could see how they would have to defend themselves all the time. That being said I want to ask you about whether you think some of those incidents are worth being mad about. Do you believe that some times cops are to blame?","receptive":1.69154}
{"text":"I actually agree with the person's response above. As someone who is not a minority (unless you count female gender), I don't really understand what it is like to be black in America and contend with a different standard of behavior from police. I did not grow up with a fear of police, but I don't doubt at all that people who are black and grew up in American do have a real (not perceived) fear of injustice.","receptive":-0.40254}
{"text":"I have read your response and I totally understand the importance of removing the perpetrator to protect the sexual assault victim. It is imperative for a thorough investigation to take place so they can get to the bottom of it and arrest those that are guilty of a crime. However, let's also consider that it is an \"accusation\" and not catching an actual sexual assault taking place. Because of this, we should also look at the other side. Maybe the \"perpetrator\" didn't do anything criminal and the accuser is lying. If this were true, it would be unfair for the \"suspect\" to be removed. ","receptive":0.86635}
{"text":"Wow I agree almost entirely with your statements. It seems to be an apt observation. Better safe than sorry in context of protecting victims on campus, even if the accused is the 1 percent of false claims.","receptive":0.32932}
{"text":"I too value human life, and agree that there is a right to dignity of all people. I agree with most everything that you have said, and if there is a proclivity to self-protection rather than preservation of all human life, then it should be addressed and stopped, but that has not been proven to me. The media is greatly biased. We are getting only one side of most stories. Also, there are millions of police/citizen interactions daily. My personal experience is that most of them are respectful towards all people regardless of their minority status.","receptive":-0.3655}
{"text":"Although I agree with the majority of statements that you have made, the side of the perpetrator should also be considered. In our society, people are assumed innocent until proven otherwise. There have been numerous examples and situations in the past, where the victim has lied about sexual assault for their own reasons. It is difficult to agree to remove the perpetrator from campus and disrupt their entire life prior to hearing all of the evidence and coming to a conclusion as to what actually happened. It is dangerous if our society assumes guilt without performing due justice, because it could end up ruining a person's life, who in the end turned out innocent.","receptive":0.34784}
{"text":"I understand the impulse to want to immediately remove the perpetrator for the sake of protecting the alleged victim, and I certainly feel like there are times when this exact response is justified. However, I also feel like more often than not there are less extreme ways of protecting the alleged victim without doing essentially irreparable damage to the academic career of the alleged perpetrator. We both want to protect the victim more than anything, but the career of the alleged perpetrator should be kept in mind too as an accusation is not the same thing as a conviction. ","receptive":0.57469}
{"text":"I agree that the issue has existed for a very long time.  That lynchings and killings of minorities have happened throughout our history, but we must also consider that many times these injustices are done by few twisted individuals.  We must not forget that not everyone is evil or out to get you. I see it as a family where you have individuals who are loving and caring while otheres may not care or may not be loving; yet they are all part of a family; this is what is known as individuality. I believe that we need to remember to be responsible and that our choices will influence others.","receptive":0.78265}
{"text":"I agree with this. I believe that people can get so rallied around a cause they don't understand, and have the innate ability to make something out of nothing. We live in a time that encourages social justice warriors and forgets about the real issues in society. This has resulted in people being overly sensitive and unable to handle even basic jokes. Everything is an issue for social justice warriors, except real issues.","receptive":-0.53994}
{"text":"I totally agree on your assessment about the accused party.  The accused should have all rights to the campus until proven guilty.  After the accused has been proven guilty, strict limitations should be set to protect the victim from further harm.","receptive":-0.524}
{"text":"I appreciate your point of view however there are many cases to look at on this subject.  I think instead, if you looked more internally at individual counties across the country you would find a lot of these type of cases don't even make it to big media.  I agree that some cases can be over played by the media but that doesn't take away the actual act that we often see right in front of us thanks to everyone having access to instant video making now.","receptive":-0.66957}
{"text":"I get it. We need men to know that there are real consequences of their decisions and we want women to not feel afraid in their own home and on their own campuses. But taking away someone's education is a huge move. I also don't think men would stand for it. And then there's the fact that even if they are physically removed from campus they're probably going to be just across the street in the college town. ","receptive":-0.1892}
{"text":"I completely agree with this person’s opinions. This response provide enough points to support the argument that students should not be immediately remove from campus due to fault accusation. However, if there is sufficient proof of such accusations, then the action is justified.","receptive":0.30933}
{"text":"I agree with you. The truth matters, and the entire basis of the Black Lives Matter movement is false. Everything they described about the \"original\" shooting in Ferguson, MO  was wrong. The leaders of the movement don't care about facts. They care abut advancing their own agenda, and creating a movement that will maximize their own power.\nThe simple fact is that everybody -- black, white, rich, poor, and everything in between -- wants to live in safe and peaceful neighborhoods. The poor and minorities have the greatest need for police protection;  but they don't get it when the police are afraid to do their jobs. When the police are second guessed every time they step out of a patrol car, the entire community loses.","receptive":-0.15568}
{"text":"I understand that removing the alleged perpetrator would be safer for the victim and others on campus.  However, an alleged perpetrator has not been found guilty yet so removing an innocent person could cause harm to that person's character.  Removal could also cause relationship problems and possibly other problems if they cannot attend campus classes.  If the perpetrator were to be found guilty, I would agree with removal.","receptive":-0.00402}
{"text":"I have to disagree with your opinions. While reporting on the loss of life is not overblown, the way that many have ended up in that situation is. I feel that you forget the police are people too. People who are scared as they watch situations explode in front of themselves and act in self-defense as much as in public defense. I also feel that the actions of many of the people of color videotaped in the moments up-to-the force used have provoked or otherwise forced the law enforcement officer's hand. ","receptive":0.30117}
{"text":"While everyone is able to commit a crime, it’s is better to let law enforcement do their job and investigate. The victim should be out of public eye for safety reasons. No one should blame or make judgements until the verdict and person is found who committed the crime.","receptive":0.54544}
{"text":"I can understand where you are coming from in regards to this statement.  While I agree that you tend to only hear about the negative situations between minority criminal suspects and the police, I do believe that the public outcry has not been blown out of proportion in the sense that there needs to be some public support with this issue as the police tend to stick together.  I agree with you that not all police act in this way, but the only way to clean this issue up is to put it out there in the public spectrum. ","receptive":-0.1618}
{"text":"I agree with you that this is an important issue. The Black Lives Matter movement has been a vocal and peaceful protest, which is impressive, given the gravity of what they are bringing attention to. I think even more attention should be brought to why the police is where it is at regarding minorities, and how big movements can be made to fix it.","receptive":-1.02754}
{"text":"I agree that we need to protect the accuser and to believe them, but while unfortunately many of these are true accusations, the few false that occur then ultimately punish the accused without warning and often the ability to recover from. Many times on college campuses, there is a lack of due process, which often can hurt those who may have done nothing wrong. I believe that the accuser and accused need to be separated for the safety and well being of the accuser, but believe there is a better step than removing students from their classrooms while it is being investigated. If the two do not share classes, I believe they should be able to go to them. Keeping both on campus, but if their paths cross ways, which can be monitored through various ways, then intervention to remove the accused should be used.","receptive":0.10709}
{"text":"I also strongly disagree with the statement. But I think for the purpose of this I’m supposed to agree with it? Ok so I’d ask what do you think about police officers who are risking their lives? Police officers are good people who are worried about coming home to their kids at night. What do you think about the fact that a lot of these people are criminals?","receptive":-0.32846}
{"text":"While I agree with some of the points that you make, specifically when it comes to protecting the victims. However, my concern is that, if we immediately remove the accused based simply on accusations, the accused is not receiving due process. I am of the opinion that there should be a higher degree of proof required before we remove the accused.","receptive":0.08858}
{"text":"I agree. They are not currently guilty of the accusation. This is how our society operates. But, as in any case of assault, whether sexual or violent, whether at work or at home when the police show up, you will be removed if you are perceived to be an immediate threat. Perhaps not, if you are not believed to be an immediate threat, but in most assault situations, you are considered a threat since the very accusation involves some sort of physical misdemeanor.","receptive":0.851}
{"text":"I definitely agree that social media is contributing to the problem. Videos and other forms of non-credible reporting just glorify the sensationalism that gets view counts and page traffic. There must be ways to actually create change instead of passively consuming the news.","receptive":0.9971}
{"text":"You are absolutely right that social media and having cell phones at the ready for most is a big change from 10 years ago.  It has certainly changed the way most people view confrontations that before may have only been reported in the news.  I do think that we should consider where it's also positive. There is an opportunity to learn and improve how the police and others interact with one another.  There is also the opportunity to really justify a given act.","receptive":0.88598}
{"text":"While I agree that the victim needs to be believed, it is also important to realize that false accusations do occur.  While few, until someone is proven guilty, we must follow that they are innocent until proven guilty.  If the victim feels unsafe, then protocols can be put in place to protect them.","receptive":0.25524}
{"text":"I can see your point of view about the way the victim would feel. And I agree that justice sometimes seems to take forever. Do you think that the accused should be removed from campus while investigations are going on or would them having limited access be fine?","receptive":0.60247}
{"text":"If you were wronged by the police, I think your opinion would change. Yes, maybe when doing the numbers, it is a small percentage of police contacts that minorities are wronged. But if you are the person that it is happening to, one incident is too many.","receptive":0.25635}
{"text":"The perpetrator could be innocent and the charge of sexual assault a fabricated accusation.  The alleged perpetrator's life and education could be negatively effected and all parties must be presumed innocent until proven guilty.  I do agree that the perpetrator must not attempt to contact or get in close proximity to the victim until an investigation has been conducted and completed.","receptive":0.16265}
{"text":"While I do kind of understand where you are coming from, I tend to disagree in that this is blown out of proportion. It happens all the time, and it's always a minority. It seems like police shoot now and think later. It does depend on personal experience, and I think that maybe you should hear some other people's experiences and open your mind to what minorities face everyday.","receptive":-0.6279}
{"text":"I totally AGREE with you, they should also be banned from that college and not be able to return and they should have to get jail time and to tell the woman that he is sorry when he is in court, if he indeed did sexually assault someone against their will or rape them.","receptive":-0.74476}
{"text":"I agree with that but the likelihood of fatal confrontations is very low. Very few searches are actually unconstitutional. We should focus our efforts elsewhere for now. Although any unreasonables searches are too many.","receptive":-0.27291}
{"text":"Often times, police violence videos are released and shown without proper context. Videos are chosen for their appeal to the masses, and those that show extreme violence are pounced on by the media because it attracts attention. Videos that show examples of police brutality often leave out the circumstances that led to the event, creating bias.","receptive":-0.51365}
{"text":"That's a very true point, and I completely understand where you are coming from. I just wonder what do you think of the victim in this case? Should they then remove themselves if the victim doesn't? ","receptive":0.64266}
{"text":"I hear your disagreement with the statement however I have a differing outlook that I would like to share. Your point about the lack of economic development makes sense but did you try thinking about it from the governments point of view. I was happy to read your reply and I hope you will take the time to read my response. ","receptive":0.54191}
{"text":"While safety is definitely a concern, an allegation is not a conviction and we can't interrupt someone's job/education because of an allegation. However, I do think that safety would be beneficial for both the victim and perpetrator as both may be affected by other's perceptions. They are both people so I think we must be conscious of both their safety's. Remember, per our court system, we are all innocent until proven guilty","receptive":-0.26328}
{"text":"I agree with most of what you said. I see your point but, I also think protecting the victim while gathering evidence is a smart idea as well. It would protect both the victim and perpetrator, until more evidence has been established. Therefore, no more accusations would be made against the person while evidence is gathered.","receptive":0.06859}
{"text":"I agree with majority of statements you made regarding sexual assault. I think it is vital to get people to commit these crimes out of public site. However, as you mentioned, there has to be some sort of evidence for someone to be arrested/removed from these school. Also, as you stated wile are Innocent until proven guilty, or else everyone would be in jail for countless false accusations that have occurred throughout time.","receptive":0.21211}
{"text":"While it is true that there should be more open accountability for people in a position of power, such as policemen, it's important to note that retaliations and attacks on cops have increased too. When the public vilifies the entirety of the police uniform because of isolated incidents, it's impossible to keep backlash from happening on those that are actually good people. That's not saying that it is appropriate for police brutality at all, but the steps taken to equip more police officers with body-cams and car-cams is a good step to ensuring that nothing happens outside of 'reasonable force'.","receptive":-0.19883}
{"text":"I agree police brutality is a serious issue but unfortunately so far has only been given lip service. Thanks to technology, we can learn about such incidents in a relatively quick amount of time, the police can no longer cover up their crimes. Those who say it is overblown are basically saying the police aren't racists, because behind police brutality against minorities is the unstated but believed idea that they react more harshly to minorities because of institutional racism. And everybody knows racism is bad, so the police which are suppose to protect us can be this bad thing-racists, so it must be everybody else that is wrong- that statement is the belief of those that deny police brutality with nonsense like its the mainstream media or black on black crime.","receptive":-0.32846}
{"text":"I agree with you that the media is the root cause of this problem. However, officers do tend to go after the stereotypical \"black male,\" whether intentionally or not. I have seen and read numerous examples of officers escalating a situation after targeting an innocent person who is merely standing up for their rights. ","receptive":-0.78068}
{"text":"I do understand your level of concern about allowing someone accused of sexual assault being removed from campus, particularly giving campus police adequate time to interview the alleged victim as well as the alleged perpetrator. However, I'm not sure I completely understand your advocating that this person be removed from society, particularly without the idea of due process that is accorded those who are accused of the most serious of crimes. Perhaps there may be some middle ground where someone so accused could be subject to a restraining order and accompanying ankle bracelet that would ensure he could not approach the victim until such time as his guilt or innocence could be determined by the proper authorities. ","receptive":-0.23087}
{"text":"I see your point in that removing the alleged perpetrator may make the victim feel more safe and secure while on the college campus. Removing the alleged perpetrator may reduce the amount of future incidents or additional victims. However this is only sometimes the case, as the alleged perpetrator may not be the actual perpetrator. The investigation may reveal that a victim was not truthful in their accusation.","receptive":1.18117}
{"text":"I very much agree with your position. While most law enforcement is not bad, those that are are not doing the job they were hired to do. ALL people must be able to feel confident that the police will look out for them and will have their safety in mind. Minorities are rightfully concerned that if they are detained by the police that they may be subject to excessive force. ","receptive":0.04191}
{"text":"I agree that the statistics outline the victims statement as being true and that their safety is priority, but making a broad judgement about the alleged perpetrator condems them before they have been tried. Do you think their could be a better solution that would be just for both parties?","receptive":-0.57809}
{"text":"I see what you are saying about the accuser being nervous about the person they have accused being out there, but isn't it important that justice has a chance to play itself out.  There have times that the accused have turned out to be innocent and it would unduly punish them if they were removed and had already been punished in many ways.  I am not trying to discount the feeling of the potential victim, but I would fear hasty judgements if the person was taken away from the situation simply for being accused.  I completely agree with you if they are convicted as you said in the end of your statement.","receptive":1.58858}
{"text":"No value of human can be deftied with hate of good quality living in those of righteousness. Meaning idiocy in those kinds of human forms.","receptive":-0.95809}
{"text":"I see you point that a victim of sexual assault may feel more fear from having an alleged perpetrator near then on the same campus in the same area.  Have you considered what set of rules exist on the campus that become effective when this occurs.  Have you viewed any research to validate your concern?","receptive":-0.85587}
{"text":"I  understand this is an important and sensitive issue for you.   I agree that pre-cautions  must be taken.  yBut I am also concerned about the fact that this is an allegation, not a proven fact.   Would  you feel the same if someone was accused of a different offense?  Is sexual assault a special case?   I definitely can relate to not feeling safe and wanting appropriate actions, but it seems that there  are other steps that could be taken that are less presuptive of guilt.","receptive":0.25524}
{"text":"I agree with your point that social media and the access to cell phones over the last decade has drastically increased our exposure to these incidents. I also agree that we had the \"same types of issues going on in public\" ten years ago, as you stated. This is ,however, exactly why I believe the public reaction is not being overblown. Police should not, now or ten years ago, be treating anyone with such disregard and brutality. We as a society should be standing up and requiring police officers to defend these often violent and uncalled for actions against citizens. Police are meant to protect us and make us feel safe, not inspire fear.","receptive":-0.55846}
{"text":"I understand your logic.  Our society does have an \"innocent until proven guilty\" mentality.  I can see that it would be rash to automatically assume the accused is, in fact, guilty.  It wouldn't be a fair reaction to immediately remove the accused from campus.","receptive":-0.78789}
{"text":"While media can amplify various incidents, the fact is that they happened.  Everyone has biases and beliefs that can be challenged or reinforced by these incidents, but again, they happened.  We should focus less on the degree noise around the issue and more around the fact that these things happen and what can be done to reduce or eliminate these incidents altogether.","receptive":-0.07698}
{"text":"It is important to live without fear of unreasonable search and seizure. Let me ask you how you would hope the police handles a citizen who is an immediate threat to you or your own loved ones’ safety. Let me also ask you how you would, if you were a cop, handle a situation where a citizen is an immediate threat to you and you have exhausted all attempts to preserve his or her life along with yours and other innocent people around you.","receptive":0.28265}
{"text":"While I agree that the media does use sensationalist tactics to get the public worked up, I think that people are justified in being concerned with some confrontations that have come to light. Not all police deserve the outrage they receive, but some do. Let me ask you this, would you rather that stuff like this got swept under the rug because there weren't people with cell phones around to record it?","receptive":-0.11402}
{"text":"There has been nation-wide excessive force issues which represent an historical problem. Social media has brought the issue to more people to create a on-going dialogue, promote the use of body cameras, and give more credence to the victims. We have more visual data to analyze now, which is open to discussion.","receptive":-0.39179}
{"text":"I do agree that the alleged victim should feel safe at a time like this.However I also would add that because false abuse reports are very rare, the incident should be easy to prove and corroborate in a court room or behind closed doors. Because of that, I feel that until such evidence is provided, the accused should also be allowed to hold their position until there is a clear outcome.","receptive":-0.35587}
{"text":"I see your point that there are very many police contacts each day in the United States. I also think it is a good point where you said at the end how some police officers don't belong in the  profession too. Let me ask you your opinion on a more specific topic such as police confrontations with African American people in particular. Sometimes topics are overblown, but I think that it might be good to consider that some crimes are very heinous, and even though they occur less often on a larger scale they are still important to be spread to the public, so that they are aware and so that something can be done about it. ","receptive":-0.76679}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from and why that seems necessary. What do you mean by remove them from society? Where do you think they should go and what do you think that process should be?","receptive":0.71821}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from. The media does how a large impact of these issues. Can describe any personal experiences that effect your views on this topic? I would like to hear more.","receptive":1.86747}
{"text":"I can definitely understand where you're coming from. I think that's a valid point to keep in mind when we consider how to handle these situations. Can you tell me more about how we might make sure that we are handling this the right way and being fair to everyone involved?","receptive":1.38487}
{"text":"I agree that the alleged perpetrator should be removed from campus. It is the most considerate and healthy decision for the victim. The investigation can go on without them on campus and if it is necessary the alleged perpetrator can take their classes online.","receptive":-0.05957}
{"text":"I agree with your views and wonder if you know or have experienced police misconduct.\nI do not feel that public reactions have been overblown either. These crimes occur everyday.\nDo you believe that proper training for police would improve the interactions?","receptive":1.07895}
{"text":"I agree with every part of your response.  As a male-dominated society, the impact of these incidents upon the victim is too often dismissed or ignored.  The days of boys will be boys are over!","receptive":-0.22624}
{"text":"I hear what you are saying and agree somewhat. I think safety is also an important factor for the college. There is a fine line between stepping on someones rights and trying to protect the students. I think protecting the students probably would be my priority.","receptive":0.851}
{"text":"I must argue because it is extremely often that there are videos on YouTube that prove many officers think they can do as they please. They make arrests of people that become aggressive because of fury abut the accusations. I do not believe officers do what they were meant to do. They just want a secure payroll from taxes and want to bully others because more often than not, police officers were bullied in school. Now they take it out on people just like me that abide laws.  ","receptive":-1.46587}
{"text":"I believe that all accusations should be looked into in a serious manner.  To protect all parties, separation is important until a full investigation is held.  The victim and the offender could be placed in danger due victim encountering a suspect and the suspect encountering people that take offense of the crime. ","receptive":-0.33735}
{"text":"I completely agree with you. Americans have the right to feeling secure about the fact that the police will respect their rights. No innocent person should have to fear the police. Any time an officer harms someone it should be taken extremely seriously and investigated to the fullest. Police brutality is never acceptable.","receptive":1.19006}
{"text":"I agree that one should not terrorize others. I concur that those who commit such crimes on campus should be removed immediately. Let me ask, does removing the person from society provide a complete resolution? ","receptive":-1.00402}
{"text":"This is naturally 2 sides to all issues and you have raised some interesting and pressing issues.\nOne can examine the necessary elements, Yet we also need to look at policy and error issues along with examining both syntax and also the principal of the dialectic sic!.\nBut to keep the answer brief its important to examine policing in America, As both Policing and in Criminal Issues the U.S. is very far behind the times etc.\nThe U.S. is now the only large country without a 'National Police' service, plus we dont again look at underlying issues.\nWe don't have 'detentive arrest here, Nor do we have the 'Corrective Labor Camp' to try and re-educate offenders as taken broadly crime  tends to fall into 3 categories or:\nMental Disability, Civil Crimes, and Political/Societal Offenses.\nAnd until society advances to a state where we can have Peace, Freedom, And true Social Justice then frankly crime and offenses of all kinds will continue.\nTo close let us not dismiss the core opinion, But also in a frank and understanding way we should take a long look at all likely factors, In short we should examine and not condemn etc!.....","receptive":-0.42105}
{"text":"I agree with you in general, but for different reasons. I think the alleged perpetrator - even while innocent until proven guilty - should be removed from the scene because it would help keep a civil climate and neutral atmosphere while the charge(s) are being investigated. It could seem unfair to the alleged perpetrator, and perhaps it could be negotiated as to the terms of the removal (where, for how long, alternate options, etc.). But overall, removing the person is akin to a sensible \"no contact\" rule during the time of the investigation and I think that is good for everyone.","receptive":1.14413}
{"text":"I do agree with many points that you have made. This is a very serious crime and have serious consequences. I think the perpetrator should be removed, but there should be a thorough investigation. We all know people who have cried wolf because of hurt feelings. ","receptive":0.75524}
{"text":"i am very well support the argument given above and the perpetrator to be removed from campus with immediate effect and to be punished severely. so in future this kind of mistakes will not continue and for the interest of the society safety this action to be imposed.","receptive":-1.95456}
{"text":"It's true that those who say the issue is overblown are not minorities.  One innocent person killed is indeed too much.  Let me ask you about police who do not have a record of questionable behavior at work.","receptive":-0.05068}
{"text":"There is a problem with the way minorities have been treated and I agree that a loss of life reporting is not to be considered overblown. What we do not hear enough about is the gang activity in poorer neighborhoods and the threats made to our police on a daily basis. The first step is to help these neighborhood children through good schools and after-school activities to keep them away from the bad elements in their neighborhood. Local YMCA, boys and girls clubs, churches and other groups need to be more involved to help combat the drug and gang violence in these neighborhoods. ","receptive":0.48635}
{"text":"I completely agree. I believe people who say it is being overblown have little understanding of the history of the struggles of people of color and the police. They’re seeing it more because technology has made it much easier to document. I believe people who think it’s overblown don’t have a full understanding of just how often it occurs and has occurred throughout history.","receptive":-0.18031}
{"text":"I agree with your point of view of view that many of the confrontations have been overblown by the use of social media. However, I lean towards the side that there are actually more confrontations today. I believe that confrontations have increased because of the use of social media. Because people are seeing these things happen like never before, many people become angry about it and react in a manner which further escalated the amounts of confrontations.","receptive":0.05265}
{"text":"I see what you mean by a feeling of safety,but let me ask you about statistics on false accusations? I wonder if a restraining order could possibly benefit the victim,instead of halting his education, during the investigation.I actually completely agree that the accused should be off campus until the entire investigation and outcome is complete.","receptive":0.68117}
{"text":"its not a good responsibility of human thing.","receptive":-1.35734}
{"text":"You have made some very valid points. I would have to agree that the media broadcasts on this very subject have a large impact on how many view this topic. I definitely have to take your arguments in to consideration as they do have valid points.","receptive":0.98635}
{"text":"I completely agree that it has not been overblown.  These things need to be widely circulated to create awareness of the problems existing in America.  Many people are sheltered from news, making it easy for racism to live on.  ","receptive":0.41228}
{"text":"I totally agree with everything you said and could not have put it better myself. Let us just imagine if it was one of their children who this was happening to and what kind of world we are creating for their future. I also believe that police officers job is to protect and serve and I do understand they are in dangerous situations but how many times is it too much for there to be a killing of an unarmed minority or even brutality. One of the points that has been made is that there is non minority people who have killed others and are taking down passively while an innocent minority gets beaten down and detained for profiling.","receptive":-0.8192}
{"text":"I understand and agree with you about removing the alleged perpetrator from campus. I can imagine the fear and stress a victim would experience. But I would also encourage everyone to remember the basic premise of our country, guilt must be proven beyond doubt. That does not mean we should not remove an accuser, but we must be careful to preserve everyone rights in our country. ","receptive":0.29228}
{"text":"I agree with the seriousness of the matter involving sexual assult. However, I believe before any punishment if I forced the matter must be proven. There are cases of false accusations made on the innocent. In conclusion to my response I favor in the remark of punishing sexual assault victims, only if the crime is tried.","receptive":-0.42678}
{"text":"We should not consider people's race when facing crime. Police should take action only based on the facts. They can take action to prevent real crime happening.","receptive":-0.5692}
{"text":"I can see where you are coming from. What is your view about the accusers rights.It is true that the accused is innocent until proven guilty where does that leave the accused.","receptive":0.601}
{"text":"I see where you are coming from.  There are some people who do not have a tv to receive this information.  What do you think about the crime rate and it's affect on public perception of the issue?  ","receptive":0.6808}
{"text":"I agree with this. I feel that people who would commit this type of crime should be removed from the streets and from society. Perhaps in an institutional setting, they will be able to get the help and counseling that they need to rehabilitate themselves.","receptive":-1.02253}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from. Assault should not be tolerated in any situation. My only concern would be if there are false accusations against a person. False accusation are rare but do happen. I do believe that the alleged victim should be protected and if proven guilty the crimes should be removed and prosecuted. It is important, however, to prove to some extent that the allegations are true before proceeding ","receptive":0.07006}
{"text":"I agree with you however this is nothing new and has been going on for 400+ years since Africans were brought to this continent.  The only thing that has changed is now with the advent of smart phones people are filming and adding the content to social media so more people are aware.  I do not see anything changing in the future.","receptive":0.54191}
{"text":"I think it's important to consider the fact that news tends to report only on very extreme events. So in the case of minorities and police, the news often only reports the terrible stories. Therefore, the public often fails to see that there are instances of good relationships between cops and minorities. However, that's not to say that police brutality isn't a real issue when it comes to minorities. I think the way the news has displayed the problems between the two has definitely made matters worse.","receptive":-0.4442}
{"text":"I agree that the alleged perpetrator should be given due process and a fair hearing.  Guilt should not be assumed.  Just because someone is accused it does not necessarily mean that they are guilty.  No one should be kicked off campus before the allegations are fully investigated.","receptive":-0.45456}
{"text":" I agree that all measures should be taken to protect the victim and others. The crime is serious. However, we also need to remember is that a person is innocent until proven guilty. ","receptive":0.12561}
{"text":"I think that people need to stop discriminating against minorities, and I also think that police officer need to be trained not to shoot innocent people. I think that if police officers worked with inner city communities and got to understand some of the people who live in those communities, there wouldn't be as much tension between minorities and officers. ","receptive":0.80117}
{"text":"I believe this person makes a valid argument. Statistics do show that victims feel at risk with the perpetrator on campus. Moreover, they need to feel safe.","receptive":0.68117}
{"text":"I agree there is value to all human life, but I do think that people have overreacted to the police issue. If someone does something that makes a police officer feel threatened, I think that police officer has every right to defend himself or herself.","receptive":-1.47661}
{"text":"I can see where the person is coming from about it not being overblown. This statement looks like it came from someone who is privileged enough to think this way. ","receptive":-1.77291}
{"text":"I think you made some very valid points concerning the social media's negative impact on bringing about actual constructive dialogue when it comes to the allegations of police confrontations with minority crime suspects. A large number of people tend to act on emotion and do not want to truly analyze the real data when it comes to this issue. It is unfortunate that sometimes these events occur, but both social media and other forms of mass media use these topics to further divide us.","receptive":-0.16957}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from. I feel that you have brought up some valid points, especially the one about more social media and video coverage of the events. I think there are cases where things may have been blow out of proportion but it is also very important to address and deal with the situations where that was not the case. ","receptive":1.3382}
{"text":"I agree that the public's reaction has not been overblown. Police brutality has been an overwhelming issue for awhile. The police have gotten away with too much.","receptive":-0.49513}
{"text":"I think it is really important that we check into all of the information for these incidents. While I agree that the media is reporting these incidents with more sensationalism than they are other situations, I think we would be remiss if we ignored the pattern that is occurring. Yes, many of these are situations where someone has not complied with a police officer's orders. What we need to evaluate is if this happens more to people of color when they do not comply with orders versus white people when they do not comply with orders. We need more information to be able to judge the situation, just like there should be more information gathered before a police officer is condemned in the court of public opinion. ","receptive":1.4971}
{"text":"I would have to say I disagree with you, because I honestly do not believe it has not been overblown. In fact, if you check the media, many of those police brutality cases were usually caused by individuals who refuse to stand down and listen to the police. Being that is the case, police would feel threatened or would use physical force in order to get the other person to stand down and take them into custody if necessary. In worst cases, if the individual attacks or is acting in any peculiar way where the police feels their lives in danger, then they would pull out their guns and shoot. If those individuals actually learn to listen and not disobey the police, then less incidents with police brutality would occur. \n","receptive":-0.93957}
{"text":"I completely agree with your statement. If anything, history has taught us that it repeats its self and racism has never stopped. Racism exists all over the world, not just with minorities but between the whole world. As for police officers, they are just trying to attack a certain race at a certain time but is always a constant battle.  ","receptive":-0.42105}
{"text":"I can understand how you want people to be treated fairly.  You feel it is best to thoroughly investigate any accusations before any action is taken.  It is not right to make assumptions based on a person’s gender and that is a good point.","receptive":0.75378}
{"text":"I think that the position you presented is a well thought out and principled position.  It may not be popular with some on an emotional level, but it is well supported by the Western traditions of equal treatment under the law and innocence until proven guilty.  I also think that you do a good job of recognizing the plight of the alleged victim in recognizing that their may be instances in which your stance might be flexible.","receptive":-0.17678}
{"text":"I understand your view point of innocent until proven guilty, and I totally believe and uphold that. But we also need to think about the victim/accuser, during the investigation, which could take some time. If I was the victim, I wouldn't want my accuser walking around campus where they could sexually assault another person. I would also fear that they may retaliate against me for coming forward in regards to the sexual assault allegation. Maybe we should find a middle ground to protect the victim/accuser and perpetrator during the investigation. ","receptive":0.14266}
{"text":"I can totally understand and relate to your point of view and you brought up some very important topics. I actually agree with your opinion concerning that if there is not real proof that the man did truly assault the female than it would be ridiculous to just throw someone off campus. After reading what you wrote, it led me to think of another type of scenario. What about dishonest females who may be bitter over a breakup or any reason to just want to hurt someone and they would know that all they had to do was make an accusation of sexual assault and that man would lose his place to live. I feel that would be really wrong for an innocent person to be thrown out and I one hundred percent agree that having this be a rule would also incite a lot of fear. So I can agree on some of this However, there is another side that does worry me and that is for the real victims and the real predators. I have a daughter in college and I would hate to think that instead of my daughter being able to focus on her education in peace and safety that she may have to worry about being assaulted and then see that person every day on campus. I believe in strict punishment for anyone who sexual assaults anyone else and I would agree that IF PROVEN than they perpetrator would need to be removed from campus. I think the women deserve to be in a safe environment. So in conclusion , I think it would be crucial that we have a system in place that we can help these women who are truly victims to get the help they need and deserve but at the same time I agree with your side too and I would never want to see an innocent man be uprooted or not get to focus on his education with the same respect and safety. Its a difficult situation . Maybe there could be a solution to somehow separate the two people somehow until they can find out the facts first. I just hope there can be a feasible solution and everyone feel safe because everyone deserves that ","receptive":1.48989}
{"text":"While we do need to protect the victims, immediate removal isn't the best answer.  This does not protect those that are falsely accused.  Our criminal justice system believes that someone is innocent until proven guilty, and our colleges should be the same way as well.  Removing someone from a class is fine, or changing buildings, sure, but not a total removal from school.  There have been false accusations, and the accused has rights as well.  Victims have gone through a horrible thing and need to be protected, but there must be due process for everyone involved.  ","receptive":-0.39291}
{"text":"I can understand why you think the way you do.  Many of the high profile types of cases have involved some criminal actions on the part of suspects.  Media doesn't show the full story of what is going on, so we have to make judgements with that quick snapshot of information.","receptive":0.63598}
{"text":"I wholeheartedly agree. The regressive nature of college campuses today is to deny the rights of the accused. It is assumed that the \"victim\" is most certainly a \"victim\" because they simply stated that they are a victim. The accused is then declared guilty without evidence or a chance to present a defense. You hit the nail on the head with this one.","receptive":-0.76011}
{"text":"In several instances where only innocents minorities have been shot and in some instances killed.","receptive":-0.95809}
{"text":"I see your point that the majority of police interactions with people is positive.  However, the frequency of negative interactions is increasing at a dramatic rate.  These negative interactions are impacting peoples opinion of police officers.","receptive":0.77487}
{"text":"I agree with you. Minority communities don't have as much social capital as do majority communities, so people don't hear as much about police crimes against them. Moreover, the type of person who would become a police officer is usually the type of person who would like to assert power over a group such as a minority group.","receptive":-0.71735}
{"text":"I agree that many interactions between police and citizens have been fatal far too often. However I also feel that we, as citizens, are not getting the full information on these interactions, and that we are only being told the stories through the lens of the public's personal bias. I feel that I personally need more and detailed information on these interactions between police and citizen before I pass any judgment on either party.","receptive":-0.0692}
{"text":"I would say that perpetrator should remove from the campus, which the victim is going to based on safety reasons. To me I they should remove the perpetrator from the campus in order for the police to do their investigate and see what is going with this case. They did the right thing by having the victim stay at the campus and removing perpetrator from campus is the right thing to do in order to keep the students and school safe.   ","receptive":-0.20772}
{"text":"I agree that loss of life is something that shouldn't be under valued. I think that sometimes events involving people of color tend to be the ones that are highlighted as opposed to events involving white people. Why do you think that people of color experience more violence? Do you think environmental factors play a role?","receptive":1.17154}
{"text":"I agree with your viewpoint on this issue.  An accusation with no proof is absolutely not grounds for removal.  If that were the case, anyone could just make up an accusation against someone they didn't like, because they know it would get them removed.  There needs to be some kind of proof before any action is taken against someone.","receptive":-0.60734}
{"text":"I believe that due process of law should apply.   It is also important to  consider the possibility that the accusation is true,  and to prevent further harm to innocent individuals.   Perhaps the accused could be segregated from the general campus population while under investigation.","receptive":-0.34345}
{"text":"There have been several instances where minorities were treated differently, than say, whites.  That in itself is wrong - we are all created equally.  Furthermore, several of these collisions have resulted in the minority being shot and killed.  Whereas reporters that report this may be just reporting the hot issue of the day - that doesn't discount that the occasions are happening.  By being dismissive, you are part of the problem.","receptive":-1.78068}
{"text":"I think this person is absolutely correct. When I read the statement the thought in my head was very similar to the response given by this person.  I don't disagree in the slightest.","receptive":-1.44067}
{"text":"I agree with you that in this day and age of the internet and social media have \"pulled the veil\" so to speak off of violent behaviors. I believe there are many in law enforcement that either have not had sufficient training in dealing with stress. I do believe racism is rampant today. I also do believe though of the saying, \"There's two sides to every story.\" I would really love to discuss this with you further.\n","receptive":0.50487}
{"text":"The police's behavior should not be regarded as the only consideration. Sometimes the police will be subject to some critical moments. There is not enough time to judge, it is easy to produce inappropriate behavior, but it is protecting the society.","receptive":-0.32846}
{"text":"I would have to say that I totally agree. I feel police have too much authority and too much power, and there isn't any agency or department to police their actions that are separate that I know of. Unfortunately it's true, things may never change or come to light until we reach epic proportions just like you said.","receptive":-0.40254}
{"text":"I can see why you would make this point. As a society, we certainly don't want to continue to terrorize victims of crimes. Sex crimes are particularly damaging and have long lasting impacts on the victims. However, this is a very difficult situation. I would like to caution against taking too rapid action against the accused because we are seeing more and more cases of falsely accused perpetrators. Does a person's life get to end because of the whim of an accuser? ","receptive":-0.72624}
{"text":"I understand where you're coming from, but do you think that some reactions are a bit too volatile? I agree with you that there are some law enforcement that are not good, but like you mentioned, not all law enforcement is bad and they and the are here to serve and protect. They are not purposefully creating these situations, but the reaction of the media and the public to incidences where there isn't a loss of life or there is only one side to the argument is sometimes misguided at the entire institution. Would you agree that sometimes people can have the wrong opinion about something if they don't have all the information?","receptive":0.9308}
{"text":"I agree that sexual assault allegations need to be taken seriously and something needs to be done about it soon. If something is not done about the perpatrator then other students on the campus will not feel safe. However, even the accused deserves to be heard and have a fair chance explaining themselves so that innocent people are not convicted. As much as others do not like this, this is the most fair procedure.","receptive":0.28155}
{"text":"I definitely see where you are coming from. As you said, the victim's well being might be affected if the alleged perpetrator is allowed to stay on campus. Other people might also be anxious or fearful to know that the person who may have committed this crime is free to do it again if no action is taken.","receptive":-0.05957}
{"text":"I agree with your statements. The use of technology as a source of evidence is a great asset in proving racial discrimination. I also agree that history in the United States has been marked by a constant racism ideology, which was epitomized during slavery.","receptive":0.28265}
{"text":"I understand what you mean, and I completely agree with your point regarding the well-being of those around campus. However, the part I have difficulty with is that the perpetrator is only 'allegedly' guilty so far. Until such time as reasonable doubt can be established, they should be treated just as a regular person should - with exception to keep them away from the victim to a reasonable degree.","receptive":1.69969}
{"text":"Not everyone have experienced injustice or lack of protection. I somewhat agree with you, that a lot of people who have no experience or knowledge with injustices will be taken advantage of. ","receptive":0.78265}
{"text":"If the alleged perpetrator has not yet been charged, pending an investigation, he/she should not necessarily be removed from campus.  If the authorities decide that it is unnecessary to jail the alleged perpetrator, he/she should be free.  Some university campuses are quite large, with thousands of students.  If the campus is small, perhaps steps should be take to ensure that the victim does not encounter the alleged perpetrator on campus.","receptive":0.29228}
{"text":"I think that your response is truly an interesting one. However, I don't see the connection between the statement that these actions are showing a proclivity to self protection  and the statement that these actions happen rather than preservation of all human life. I believe that while this could be partially true, I think that it's clear that all humans must practice self protection AKA self preservation, or we as a society would've died out a long time ago. If we are in danger as a member of the human species, our natural response is to act in response to that real or perceived threat. ","receptive":0.15302}
{"text":"It is true that things will not improve without bringing minority crime and police confrontations to the public's attention.  I can see where you are coming from, that by making it obvious to the public what is occurring, can bring about the change you are hoping for. However, is it not true that sometimes the case is that we are not getting the full story? That the information provided is presented merely for ratings and reaction, rather than the full context of the situation?  Let me ask you about the stress that police face daily, and their own lives that are at risk. It is not easy to imagine, but do you think you would perform differently?","receptive":-0.77291}
{"text":"I agree with your statement about police having to defend their actions more today with social media. I feel that police have a hard enough job without having constant scrutiny from people who aren't the ones risking their lives. We all need to understand that police on the whole are honest and just trying to do what is right. ","receptive":0.33043}
{"text":"I totally agree with that sentiment. While individual officers may be good or bad, the police in America suffer from institutional racism at all levels that self-perpetuates and is reinforced by the justice system whenever authorities interact with POC (especially black citizens). If we are to change the public image of policing in America, we must change the way the police as an institution view the public.","receptive":0.24561}
{"text":"I appreciate your concern for safety on college campuses.  I also appreciate that you make a distinction between removal from campus and expulsion from college.  Can you tell me more about what happens to students who have been falsely accused fair when they return to campus?","receptive":1.66265}
{"text":"It is true, there are some instances where tapes reveal that police have shot innocent minorities and there are also tapes of police having fun in minority communities. Some police do have questionable work histories and should be held accountable but we can't believe that all police are bad from those few. There are people who aren't minorities who don't see the impact police are having and there are others who believe minorities when they express their anger about police brutality. ","receptive":0.78265}
{"text":"I agree with you that a victim should be protected, but accused persons have rights, also. Circumstances of the alleged assault should determine whether or not someone should actually be arrested, or removed from campus, or forbidden to go near the alleged victim. I wouldn't be willing to say exactly what should be done, without knowing details about what's alleged to have happened.","receptive":0.22747}
{"text":"I think that illegal search and seizures are not ok, but I feel like the whole police brutallity has been blown out of proportion. I do not think that cops should be allowed to treat people however they want. All officers should have to follow a strict code.","receptive":-0.10624}
{"text":"I can agree that the media tends to blow situations out of proportion, in order to create fear-mongering. I am also aware that this issue does not affect the majority of the population, many of which have no first-hand experience or negative interactions with police. In this case, I'd consider it not fair to seriously consider the opinions and ridicule of uninformed citizens. They are just not as qualified to speak on the subject. This creates a hotbed of controversy on both sides, and fuels a fire that can not be put out.","receptive":-0.55068}
{"text":"Accusing someone of a sexual assault is very serious. School campuses should also take assault accusations very seriously. It is very important to investigate sexual accusations swiftly and promptly. The party accused should be removed from campus immediately, for the safety and well being of the victim, but it is very important to investigate the matter as soon as possible, because there can always be a possibility of false accusations as well. We are innocent until proven guilty.","receptive":1.1858}
{"text":"I understand that you have strong feelings about this subject. It sounds like you want people removed as soon as an accusation is made.  I am curious about how you would feel if the person accused ended up being found innocent.  It seems like in that situation, it is a great injustice to make them leave campus.","receptive":-0.67068}
{"text":"I agree with you for the most part, although I keep thinking that someone is innocent until proven guilty. I do believe that victims rarely report assaults that didn't happen. I also think it is a public safety issue that the perpetrator should be removed from the situation to prevent any further assaults from occurring. The victim should be made to feel safe as well.","receptive":-0.46698}
{"text":"It's true that the media sometimes sensationalizes these stories, and it's also true that the public then, in turn, behaves destructively in some situations. I see your point about due process--that we should extend the mantra of \"innocent until proven guilty\" to our law enforcement. Let me ask you about what you think that due process should look like. How do you envision situations like this unfolding? Keep the media quiet until the due process has occurred? That might tamp down public unrest over these cases, especially if law enforcement was correct in their actions. ","receptive":0.96006}
{"text":"Wow I completely understand where you are coming from. I do feel like you are right that it would help the investigation more if the person was removed from campus. I think it’s great that you feel so strongly about this. You make some really great points that I haven’t thought about before. I really appreciate you bringing these examples up to me of why you feel removing the perpetrator would be beneficial. ","receptive":0.90339}
{"text":"I'm curious about this issue. I'd like to ask what you mean by \"majority class?\" If you mean rich people, I already agree with you. ","receptive":-0.23587}
{"text":"I agree with completing thorough investigations until disciplinary action can be decided on. However, I would like to expand this as far as not releasing the perpetrator's name until it is confirmed that this person is guilty. The social implications of simply having your name attached to the title of sexual abuse go far beyond the legal implications.","receptive":0.351}
{"text":"I believe you have looked at the issue from both view points. That of the accuser as well as the accused. As well as from a legal point of view. You make a very sound argument for both sides","receptive":0.43433}
{"text":"I do agree that this has happened in the past. The use of cell phone videos do capture things in real time. This may not however show the real story. Unless you see the entire picture you can not rush to judgement.","receptive":-0.59698}
{"text":"The alleged perpetrator should be considered innocent until proven guilty. While sexual assault is a serious crime, a thorough investigation needs to occur to understand what happened. Removing the accused person from campus before finding out if they are guilty or not can have serious negative consequences for that person.","receptive":0.38487}
{"text":"i completely disagree with this statement. we responding about the loss of a life is never overblown. second we know, and have seen through body camera and phone video that there is a problem with the way ","receptive":0.56043}
{"text":"I agree that social media has exacerbated the amount of confrontations between police and minority crime suspects. Even if something happens at a low rate, such as 1 per 10,000 encounters, if it gets put online the whole world can see it. If there are 100,000 such encounters, 10 may be violent confrontations, but it's still an incredibly small percentage. Put it up on Youtube, however, and the media will jump all over it and paint the narrative as a constant struggle between police and minorities.","receptive":0.51561}
{"text":"While a sexual assault allegation is a serious matter, and the victim could most certainly benefit from the alleged perpetrator being removed from campus, I do not believe that measure should be taken until guilt is proven.  A person could be falsely accused and suffer consequences from being removed.  It would not give the accused due process of the law if they were removed prematurely.","receptive":-0.24476}
{"text":"I also value human life, both mine and others.  I realize that for the protection of all of us, certain rules need to be adopted and followed by all.  When they are not followed by an individual, there needs to be some enforcement action, and when the offending individual opposes that enforcement action the conflict can escalate to violence and occasionally fatality.  What you see as self protection, (I assume you mean of the law enforcement official who is trying to maintain order) then people can get hurt. (I'm talking about the original offender)  I believe the best way to reduce the risk of violence in a confrontation like this is to train the law enforcement person to avoid violence and to modify the offender's behavior by coersion and manipulation.","receptive":0.91228}
{"text":"the way this was articulated resonates well with me. the arguments presented are quite clear and fair. everybody should indeed be given due process. ","receptive":0.476}
{"text":"I see your point in valuing human life.  I also value human life and feel that the recent fatal interactions between the police and citizens has become a hot-bed topic of debate.  It is true that humans have a proclivity towards self preservation and you make an extremely good point.","receptive":1.1345}
{"text":"While I disagree with what you are saying, I can understand where you are coming from.  I believe that that you think this is the best solution for a complicated situation, I do not think it is all together the correct move to make. While the statics show that false reports are rare, they still do happen and we are all innocent until proven guilty and need to take this into account before we take anyone off of their campus.  ","receptive":0.49598}
{"text":"I agree that the perpetrator should be removed after an initial investigation and rape kit is complete. However, there should be sufficient evidence that a rape actually occurred. There have been too many false accusations and people have their lives ruined.  The victim and perpetrator should be separated but the perpetrator has a right to defend himself from any potential false claims before he is removed from campus. ","receptive":-0.78179}
{"text":"we need to be responsible for our actions","receptive":-0.41289}
{"text":"I understand you viewpoint about those accused of a sexual assault. But, I believe that the person should be suspended pending the outcome of an investigation. Correct me if I am wrong, but shouldn't one be presumed innocent until proven guilty? I can understand and appreciate you standing on sexual predators, but one should be allowed the opportunity to prove that they are innocent. How do you feel about that? ","receptive":1.0145}
{"text":"I agree.  We are only seeing the negative which is far smaller than the positive. The creates a narrative and people who really have had no experience with police are joining in that narrative and acting as if and even believing that that the negative events are the norm. ","receptive":0.05265}
{"text":"We must keep in mind that everyone is innocent until proven guilty, however, i do agree, that for both parties involved and piece of mind, the perpetrator should be removed until a full investigation and verdict is reached. I agree you don't want to chance anything happening like that again, but as i mentioned, until a verdict is reached, each person has to be treated fairly. Unfortunately, now a days, people make accusations that aren't even true. ","receptive":0.55154}
{"text":"You are correct that there have been some excessive force issues, but don't you feel that social media is exposing the problem? Rather than contributing to it? Do you feel that the public has the right to disseminate this information, in order to foster the discussions that you speak of?","receptive":-1.30846}
{"text":"Incidents involving innocent minorities have been caught on tape and may have stemmed from officers taking advantage of their position, but this statement has occurred to people of all races. One innocent person killed is one person too much, which is why the issue shouldn't solely be about minorities. Statistically, the number of minorities involved in these cases may be higher, but to make the issue a minority issue is to isolate the other innocent races affected by this crime that was wrong from the first occurrence and victim all the way to its most recent ones. ","receptive":-0.55068}
{"text":"It is true that to remove someone without evidence is a crime but with proof that would change. The accuser has just as much of a right to stay in the establishment until the accusation is proven or not as the one being accused does. You may not be able to pass judgement but the accuser could always get protection if they're that afraid.","receptive":0.23989}
{"text":"Thanks for sharing your beliefs about media. I agree that it is possible, and easy to take isolated incidents and exploit them, this can happen with anyone in any situation, including this one. When people are misinformed and ignorant of/on an issue, it's likely that they will react, as opposed to respond in a manner that makes sense. ","receptive":-0.16957}
{"text":"First, I am not a minority and I answered that this issue was not being overblown by the media. I do agree that certain cops overstep their boundaries and the ongoing violence towards civilians needs to be in the media. This allows people to understand the severity of the situation. Second, I grew up in a very low-class area in a large city. My family and I were considered minorities in that situation even though on a larger scale we are not minorities. The mannerisms that I saw from other races shocked me which included crime, violence and theft. So, all things need to be understood from both sides.","receptive":-0.38402}
{"text":"The victim has probably gone through an ordeal. With that in mind the suspect should be suspended if evidence is proved if sexual misconduct.","receptive":0.19822}
{"text":"You are right about real time proof through cell phone videos. I understand what you mean about the real issues between police and the communities they serve. I agree that these things are very hard and difficult to discuss.","receptive":0.52339}
{"text":"I agree that the victim could be fearful having the perpetrator nearby. Removing that person from campus would allow for an easier investigation. It could also reduce the risk of further incidents. ","receptive":0.27376}
{"text":"I agree with the person.  In this day and age of instant gratification and instant media coverage, we are letting things get overblown.  In this day, everyone HAS to have a say in EVERYTHING, even if it's not respectful of the situation.  So let's just respect peoples space.","receptive":-0.69735}
{"text":"It is true that it would be better for the victim to have a person who sexually assaulted them removed from campus. I understand that sexual predators cause stress for their victims and can endanger and terrorize others in society. Sometimes the alleged perpetrator can be found innocent. Can I take your point as meaning the person in question should be removed from campus after they are proven guilty?","receptive":-0.04105}
{"text":"I agree, the perpetrator should be removed from campus. You want the victim to feel comfortable and need to protect the other students. The perpetrator should be given the option get class credit in another location. ","receptive":-0.9855}
{"text":"While I do think that sexual assault accusations are a major concern, we live in a society where people are innocent until proven guilty.  I think there is plenty of middle ground to mitigate the issue until all the facts are known.  Instead of removing the accused from school, I think it may be a better idea to place some kind of restraining order on them.  That would keep the alleged victim away from the accused until a case can be made and all the facts evaluated.  If there is substantial facts to back up the accuser, then the argument can be made to remove the accused from school.","receptive":0.88487}
{"text":"I agree we must believe all victims. We must protect victims from the alleged perpetrator by removing the perp immediately from campus until investigators have given some type of all clear. This allows the victim to feel more safe and more secure throughout an investigations of the crime committed against them.","receptive":0.34784}
{"text":"I would agree that some media play a major role. Is it possible that some public reaction is based on truth and evidence? can you rephrase the point of view and personal experience stance?","receptive":0.26098}
{"text":"Media does control portrayal of situations and these decisions/how they portray does have a significant impact on the public and their reactions. I absolutely see your point about the lack of positive accomplishments. Sometimes it's the case that the public acts out in negative and destructive ways, just like sometimes the public uses productive behavior to make changes. The good stays hidden in media, while the bad is very much publicized. Let me ask you this, if we agree that the media exaggerates situations and controls public perception then is it possible that the negative behaviors in the public acting out is also exaggerated and controlling of public perception?","receptive":0.34154}
{"text":"Legally, you make an excellent point.  Our entire American judicial system is predicated on the tenet of 'innocent until proven guilty.'. As such, a removal imposes both the stigma of an offense being committed and the tangible effect of removing them from their academic pursuits. ","receptive":0.851}
{"text":"I agree with your opinion. I don't think any human being should be subject to unethical treatment and certainly not violence. The recent events have, unfortunately, shown and confirmed our worst fears and hidden prejudices. I don't want to quite say overblown, but it's undeniable what's happening here and with the recent events backing up this statement.","receptive":-1.12476}
{"text":"I think this is a very insightful response, and I agree with the author. They take into account historical legacies of racism and violence which still exist today. As the author points out, these issues are becoming increasingly visible and confrontational surrounding policy brutality and Black Lives Matter. We should continue supporting pursuit of justice through these movements.","receptive":0.00487}
{"text":"I agree with what you are saying in an overall outlook on this position.  However, we all know that there are exceptions to this position.  These are the stories that the media tends to focus on which only adds to the idea that these incidences occur more frequently than they actually do.","receptive":0.12672}
{"text":"You do not want to the victim to feel unsafe on their own college campus. The perpetrator might fell like it is okay if they are allowed to remain on campus.","receptive":-0.31883}
{"text":"I completely agree with your stance, and have no objection to it.  Police officers need to do a better job when confronting their own internal biases.  \n\nI do understand how being in a tense situation could make someone act before knowing all pertinent information,  but that does not give law enforcement officers the right to mistreat anyone. ","receptive":-0.18031}
{"text":"I agree with you completely. I think that reporting on police violence toward people of color is important to do and cannot be blown out of proportion. Simply looking at available figures shows there is a pervasive pattern. ","receptive":-0.51365}
{"text":"You bring up very good points about the media over-blowing confrontations between police and citizens. I also believe that the use of social media sometimes does not show the entire story as it is only recorded from one point of view. Often times a social media video will not show the entire confrontation or what caused the officer to respond the way he did. As a result the media may blow things out of proportion or not report all of the facts. While I believe police should be held accountable, sometimes the fault is not all on them.","receptive":1.58969}
{"text":"I wholeheartedly agree with you. In many countries, guilt has to be proven. If there is no proof, people could report others just to have them kicked off campus, for personal reasons having nothing to do with an assault. In today's society, the stigma of reporting sexual assault has been significantly declining. So, I would suggest, that if someone reports a sexual assault, it has to be to the authorities (actual police and not campus police), and what the college should do is to try to reduce or eliminate potential contact between the alleged victim and the alleged perpetrator. ","receptive":-0.13511}
{"text":"That is an interesting point of view. I would like to know more about your beliefs on how social media impacts theses issues. Also, if you could provide some research tp back that up I would appreciate that also.","receptive":1.73784}
{"text":"I understand where these ideas come from and agree. It would not be in the victim's best interest to keep the perpetrator on campus. I see where it would also be beneficial for everyone else on campus.","receptive":-0.55957}
{"text":"This is very well said and I agree with this entirely. I think many people say it's overblown simply because they don't want to deal with the reality of it. It makes them uncomfortable and it's just easier to sweep it under the rug as you said.","receptive":0.19006}
{"text":"i will greet him and i ask about his conversation and questions and giving solutions","receptive":0.46783}
{"text":"I agree with you that the perpetrator should immediately removed from campus. Victims should not have to face possible exposure to them in that type of environment. The next time a victim should see their perpetrator should be in a court of law.","receptive":-0.24476}
{"text":"I can see your points in regards to believing that there is some racial profiling and I also can see that the media can over expose that. I believe that That one’s ownpersonal experience  does coming to play in and how you feel about this issue let me ask you about a time in your own life that you’ve had racial profiling It’s in part true that sometimes the media does overExaggerate the issue","receptive":1.21932}
{"text":"I agree with you completely. The recent police killings are not new but are being shown the light of day because of phone camera's. we need to work and address this problem right away. It is very serious and until its addressed there is no way to really move forward on race","receptive":-0.93957}
{"text":"I see where you're coming from, but what do you think about the increase in police confrontation in the last 5 years? I believe that any increase in minority deaths at the hands of police officers should be recognized. Can I ask how you feel about the amount of police brutality against unarmed black men?","receptive":-0.90568}
{"text":"I'm not sure it is overblown. When I look at some of the statistics, it appears to me that people of color are arrested and incarcerated more frequently. Looking at some of the videos of arrests and police shootings, it appears clear that several of the suspects did nothing to resist and they still had force used against them, including lethal force. I do agree that rioting is not the answer, however, I can understand the anger that is behind that form of protest. Finally, I haven't heard protestors calling for immediate termination, just a swift determination of what happened, so that bad apple cops will be taken off the streets.","receptive":-0.94735}
{"text":"I understand your viewpoint, but think it neglects to consider the young person who has been accused. Has there been any sort of investigation into what happened? I believe in fair punishment when it's clearly proven that a crime has been committed, but how do we know - for sure - that the person being accused is actually guilty? I take offense to your quick and personal trial-by-opinion in suggesting the accused should be immeditely removed from campus and think it's a premature jump in the wheels of justice. ","receptive":-1.50402}
{"text":"I agree that the mental and physical health of the victim is at stake.  However there must be a way of mitigating the safety of the victim without trampling on the rights of the accused in case the accused wasn't truly guilty of the attack.  Surely there is a way to insure the safety of both parties while an investigation takes place.  ","receptive":0.68117}
{"text":"I actually agree entirely. In many cases I find media coverage can be quite partial or at times even overtly partisan. I think in many cases the public is more receptive to programming that confirms their pre-existing biases and plays to what they want to be true rather than what is necessarily more likely.","receptive":0.83043}
{"text":"I agree with the post above. You are talking about the loss of human lives and that is important to all people. We should not get upset as evidence of police brutality, but We should get upset about police brutality  in general. I disagree with the person and saying that it is not all cops, good cops allow bad cops to violate others.","receptive":-0.27291}
{"text":"I also value human life and agree there is a right to dignity. However, I disagree that the recent fatal interactions  between police and citizens, specifically people of color show that officers value self protection. In many of the cases, the police officer was not in any actual danger. ","receptive":-0.29142}
{"text":"I completely agree with you that everyone deserves a fair trial. What about in the situations where the man is guilty? Doesn't the woman deserve to feel safe and protected?","receptive":-0.24622}
{"text":"I really enjoyed reading and could not agree more with your response. We are a very fortunate generation to have the technology we have available. By being able to capture the behavior of our police officers, we have power like never before, to keep them accountable for their actions towards minorities and people in general.","receptive":-0.55068}
{"text":"I believe that sexual assault victims do deserve to feel safe in class and in life, but I don't think that our zeal to protect the victims should supplant the right of alleged perpetrators, as American citizens, to a fair hearing. I think, given the nature of these accusations, that a student body hearing should be fast tracked to determine the validity of the accusations and to take disciplinary action, including removal, if necessary. This should be independent of any criminal investigation. I think that university administrative bodies need to be creative and flexible in their approach to protecting sexual assault victims while protecting the civil rights of all of their students.","receptive":-0.39291}
{"text":"I have to agree with your statements. This is an epidemic problem, and has to do as much with how those given authority are taught to handle derision as much as with racism. \nOur policing and military are taught to react to protesting and other derisive actions with violence as if they were equal too, if nor worse than, acts of actual threat or violence. Until we address the systemic institution of violence being the answer in the way we train the officers we put in authority over our population this will always be an issue. \nIn studies such as the Stanford Prison Experiment it is shown that even people who consider themselves non-violent can quickly be indoctrinated into systems where dehumanization and violence are seen as the answer to all and any derision. ","receptive":0.22709}
{"text":"I believe it is very true that police do abuse their powers as authorities. They do have the right to kill us and get away with it. Innocent people will have no way of defending them selves in those situations. But in the rare case the \"innocent\" person did have a gun and shot the cop back, I believe it's 100% okay for the police to draw out a gun.","receptive":0.20858}
{"text":"I agree with you on all points. People in this society are too prone to rushing to judgement without seeing both sides. There are so many examples of people being wrongfully accused of sexual assault. Their whole life gets uprooted and there is little reparation for the damages. The accuser needs to be held to more scrutiny. Evidence needs to be gathered before making a judgement. ","receptive":-0.21845}
{"text":"I honestly agree with you, the justification of bias and overreaction on the part of law enforcement is greatly prioritized over the acknowledgment of guilt and attempt of resolution.  Their entire purpose is to protect the public, not themselves.  For some of us, we literally donate our tax dollars towards a system designed to keep us complacent and afraid.","receptive":-0.25439}
{"text":"I also believe the media serves as one of the main factors in overblown confrontations. Have you thought about social media specifically blowing these issues out of proportion? I agree that people having access to these tools in the palm of their hands has blown some issues up, unnecessarily.","receptive":0.23321}
{"text":"I don't believe that the media has portrayed these incidents to be more common than they are; they are too frequent no matter what. Your point regarding the call for immediate termination being an overreaction is well-taken. You're right. But there have just been too many incidents of people of color dying because a cop is too fast with a gun.","receptive":0.60821}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from. It is of course true that there is a right to dignity. However, I sometimes feel that search and seizure is important to ensure public safety.","receptive":-0.01365}
{"text":"I understand what you are saying about how the events that happen between police and minority are the same  as in the past but it was not know. Do you think people should be aware of these types of behaviors from police? Sometimes it is good for people to be aware of these behaviors so that they can prepare or be ready for it.","receptive":0.20821}
{"text":"Though I agree to some extent, that social media brings this to the forefront, I would argue that this has been and issue for along time.   The issue has existed, but it is more visible now.  Immediate access only uncovers the issue more instantaneously.","receptive":-0.31772}
{"text":"I very much agree with this person's statement. The feelings of the victim should come first and the administration should not put their safety in jeopardy by letting their assaulter continue to hang out around campus and potentially threaten the victim.","receptive":-1.31883}
{"text":"I tend to agree with this statement. I do believe that for whatever reason - be it fear, nervousness, or simple over-eagerness - police are too often \"trigger happy\" when it comes to stopping people of color. According to numerous statistics, black men are stopped by policeman far more often than white men. Then many of these \"routine stops\" end in the unfortunate tragic events we see on tv. I'm not a problem solver; I'm not in a place of power to make decisions about what can be done to stop it, but I do agree that it needs to be stopped. No one should get killed or even harassed simply for \"driving while black.\" ","receptive":0.19006}
{"text":"While I respect your argument other factors need to be taken into consideration. You only hear about when police officers do bad things in the news when that is only a small minority of all police officers in the country. It is much easier to critique someone's actions than to applaud them. Where was this outrage even ten years ago? ","receptive":0.30117}
{"text":"I understand your desire to have the accuser feel safe, but i also think that if you remove the accused it pretty much says to everyone that they are guilty. Several years ago a friend of mine was accused of an assault on a collage campus by someone he went on two dates with. When he did not call her back after the second date, she accused him of assault. he was removed from campus and it was later revealed that she was angry because he dumped her. For the remainder of his time at school, he said he always felt people thought he assaulted the girl, even though she admitted to the police he did not.","receptive":0.40339}
{"text":"I agree with your comments. I also believe the alleged perpetrator should be given due process and a fair trial before anything is done. At minimum, it would damage the reputation of the alleged perpetrator, even if they were found innocent. I also agree that everyone can lie. We should not just assume that women are telling the truth, without some sort of justice system. I say this even as a woman. ","receptive":0.19822}
{"text":"While I see your point regarding the role of social media bringing the issue of minority death at the hands of police, their role is used to bring awareness of the issue. I also agree with your point that social media should do more in trying to help find solutions to the issue. I also agree that it is important to analyze statistical data so that the public understands the seriousness of the problem.  ","receptive":-0.74365}
{"text":"while I have no doubt that these crimes are occuring, one might also say that some news sources are biased and that the problem is not 100% all of the time a problem with the police or the system. \n\nWhat percentage of violent crimes are known to be commited in these areas of concern by minorities? ","receptive":-1.3655}
{"text":"I agree that everyone deserves due process. It with respect to women that they should not automatically be believed, but should be taken seriously. That is where in this political climate, things are not in line.","receptive":0.17044}
{"text":"I agree with your point of view, these issues have been going on for a long time and are just now getting shown to the masses.  I believe part of why there is so much public reaction is because there were some who didn't know this existed or not to the extent that it does. I do, however, believe that we need to research the entire background of videos before coming to a complete conclusion on what is happening.","receptive":0.94932}
{"text":"In today's socially charged society, it is so easy to believe a person can be found guilty of a crime before any investigation has happened.  Knowing this, people should allow the legal process to proceed as it is suppose to proceed.  We need to understand mistakes can be made but, in the long run, justice will prevail.  We are an innocent until proven guilty society rather than a guilty until proven innocent society.","receptive":-0.38511}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from when you say that you value human life and therefore feel there is a right to dignity. I agree that people should indeed be able to live without fear of unreasonable search and seizure. And recent interactions by police and citizens are a perfect example of how people value self protection versus preserving human life. ","receptive":0.09746}
{"text":"I would like to work to get to know you better and I would like to work with you if you will teach me we  would do good working with you I think that we will work good together if you want to meet for lunch to talk and to get to meet each other to talk","receptive":0.61598}
{"text":"I completely understand where you are coming form in your viewpoint. The statistics do paint a picture that our police force are doing a good job in a difficult field. I always try to put myself in the place of both officer and those reacting and I can understand where both sides are coming from even if I do not agree. ","receptive":0.92765}
{"text":"You bring up a good point about the role social media plays in the discussion of police brutality with minorities in America. The distraction and aggravation caused by social media is very capable of preventing further growth and understanding around the incidents involving excessive force. To improve the dialogue around this topic, perhaps discussions regarding the issues should take place in person in order to promote a more open and peaceful conversation.","receptive":1.10821}
{"text":"You have a great point about the immediacy of events these days due to social media and smart phone cameras. I absolutely agree with your point there. Let me ask you about the footage that we have seen with those cameras, in light of your point. Do you think part of why there is such a feeling of immediacy might be because some of the video has been extreme or blameworthy? Do you think there's anything to that point of view?","receptive":0.62672}
{"text":"I agree.  Even though we live in an innocent until proven guilty society, I do think that this is an important of enough situation, that the person should be removed with respect while the investigation is going on.  It's difficult though, because a person's reputation could be ruined and the accusation turn out false","receptive":0.57006}
{"text":"I believe that public reaction of the recent confrontations between the police and minority crime suspects to be needed at this time on our country and truthful. Too many people have become complacent about the treatment of minorities by the police and felt that all persons received the same treatment regardless of skin color. Current public reaction shows that much is to be done in regards to race relations and more cultural training is needed for the police. Also the public reaction creates an open dialogue for this training to take place. There is much to be done and public reaction shows us this.","receptive":-0.28068}
{"text":"I understand your point of view and totally agree with you if there was no doubt the crime was committed and no doubt the person being accused was the offender. However, if there is any question then I think it would be unfair to take this drastic action and destroy a man's life without him being convicted. After all, we are all innocent until proven guilty.","receptive":1.07469}
{"text":"I agree that technology has increased the public's ability to quickly capture images and video and with a few clicks, it can be uploaded to social media.  You mention that you believe we had the same types of issues.  Do you think it was a problem in the past, but we didn't have a way to record and view it?  It would be great if the public could unite to help work on a solution. ","receptive":0.19154}
{"text":"I completely agree with the rights of the accused are just as important as the rights of the accuser.  Mainly because when something traumatic happens to someone they may not be thinking clearly so they may mistakenly accuse the wrong person.  I would want to be treated fairly if I was being falsely accused of something.","receptive":-0.50548}
{"text":"I agree for the most part with this statement. The public reaction to cases of police violence seems new only because it is hard to ignore and dismiss videos and live streamings of these events. I also believe that theses occurrences have been covered up in the past partially due to racial and other discriminatory reasons but most due to police closing ranks and protecting their own. While I don't believe that all police are bad, the bad acts should be revealed no matter how embarrassing or damaging. There won't be any change unless they are exposed and real discourse is allowed.","receptive":0.31969}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from but that is not fair to the victim. To have someone who is an alleged rapist having free roam around a college campus is very scary. Put your self in the shoes of the person who is the victim, would you want your attacker walking around taking the chance of seeing you everyday and having the opportunity to harass you because you made an accusation against them? ","receptive":-0.78789}
{"text":"I do agree with you that social media and even regular media have not been helpful in these incidents. How do you think we could improve on this problem? I too get frustrated by a lot of talking heads, from both sides of the political spectrum. It seems that so often we are bombarded with viewpoints anb opinions more than with hard facts.","receptive":0.51561}
{"text":"I can understand where you are coming from. Of course, the loss of a life is never something that I want to happen. In many situations I feel as though law enforcement feared for their lives. The stories where minorities where killed are just the stories most publicized. I find it very sad either way. I wish that the victims had surrendered and made better choices to not have been put in that situation.  ","receptive":-0.97661}
{"text":" I see your point police react first and are not taking in to account  human life.\n  It is true that police have a tendency  to use self defense  as a reason to  kill.","receptive":1.76413}
{"text":"While people are entitled to dignity, police are also entitled to do their job. Most of the people who have been hurt or killed by police were committing a crime. If they had not been doing something illegal, they would not have been approached by the police. ","receptive":-2.19883}
{"text":"It is true that there have been a number of incidents where minorities are shot by police. I see the writer's point that being a minority gives a better perspective on the police shooting. Let me ask you if you think it is okay to have police kill people if the statistics is not there.","receptive":0.28265}
{"text":"After a sexual assault accusation, the college should immediately remove the perpetrator. Students would feel much more safe with the perpetrator removed from the campus.  Campuses sometimes do not feel safe after a sexual assault has happened to a student. Students should ask that the perpetrator be removed immediately off campus. ","receptive":0.08858}
{"text":"I agree with your position. In this day and age, the amount of minority individuals who are being physically assaulted or killed by police officers is staggering. Due process exists for a reason, and these cops are taking an extreme measure while trying to make an arrest. Public outcry is completely valid in these situations. ","receptive":-0.79142}
{"text":"I agree that the alleged perpetrator should be removed from campus. I see your point that the victim deserves peace of mind. It is very possible that an alleged perpetrator would commit another assault if he or she is still allowed to be on campus while investigations are taking place. Although the perpetrator technically has the right to due process, I agree that the campus and all its students must remain safe. Am I understanding that your point of view is that all students (and staff) have the right to safety?","receptive":0.0145}
{"text":"However, in each of these cases minorities have completed in an action to have the police act in such a way.  Everyone is punished the same for the crimes that are committed.  Above all, it is most critical to preserve all people's lives and research the trends of these acts and why this may be.  ","receptive":-0.49976}
{"text":"I agree with most of your points, however, I accused people still have rights in this country. Removal from school will be a permanent mark against the person even he/she is later found innocent. Perhaps a restraining order could be issued to keep the individuals apart. This would address your concerns.","receptive":-0.57809}
{"text":"While I agree that sexual assault is a terrible thing, I don't think that we should be so quick to assume that the alleged perpetrator is guilty. Sometime they are guilty, but other times there may be another side to the story. A friend of mine in college was accused of sexual assault and expelled from school immediately. In the end, it came out that the \"victims\" were lying and they really hurt his future. I agree with you that perpetrators need to be punished, but I think we should know the facts before taking such drastic measures.  ","receptive":-0.1892}
{"text":"I agree with you that perpetrators should be removed from the college environment. I would add that I don't think rapists deserve to go to college at all. It unfortunately isn't true, though, that \"they will most likely be in jail.\" Of the minority of rapes that are reported, even fewer get convicted and punished accordingly.","receptive":-0.15216}
{"text":"I completely agree that these instances are more readily available for the public because of social media and the capabilities of people to post videos and pictures.  You also make a good point about these instances have probably been occuring since well before social media.  Now that we have the ability to \"see\" these things happen don't you think we have a social obligation to react to them?  You say \"police have to defend their actions...\".  I think they should defend their actions, we have to defend our actions when we make choices so it should be no different for the police.","receptive":0.7008}
{"text":"Yes mindless killing and lynching of the past was harsh but we are not in that time anymore. Black Lives Matter is just a over populated scapegoat in a matter of speaking. They can be very hostile as the groups of yester year but not all groups are equal or above Black Panthers, yet some of that flock do follow same mentality. In some cases they reach havoc on businesses that are not connected to any of the racial problems. Some have been there for many years and get the short end of the stick from one bad egg. Gathering peacefully is great and well, but it never stays that way as of late.","receptive":-1.19883}
{"text":"I completely agree that the victim should be kept safe from the predator. its important for the school to do something to separate them because that sets the precedent as well as it shows victims that they can come forward.  ","receptive":0.60709}
{"text":"I completely agree with your opinion. I believe they should not be kicked out immediately without any investigation into the issue. What do you think if they share the same living quarters, though? What about sharing the same class? That becomes an issue because if the accuser is telling the truth then they are left in a very serious potentially harmful situation. Overall, I side with your standpoint on this issue but there are other aspects to consider. ","receptive":0.17044}
{"text":"Yes, police has been biased to blacks and Latinos. Specially the white Policemen. They think they are always right.","receptive":-0.76365}
{"text":" I understand that you are passionate about your stance, but could it be that the media sensationalized a few cases where officers use excessive use of force? Not every police interaction is met with violence or you would see many more of these videos. We also need to examine the situation and see if the suspect was violent toward the officer.","receptive":1.19006}
{"text":"I totally agree. The police tend to abuse their badge of power to intimidate the people they are sworn to protect. I am sure in some instances they need to like with a murderer or someone who is trying to hurt other people. But they act like they are getting off on the power they have over people. I remember years ago police were called to a residence where a man was upset & threatening suicide. It has been so long that I dont remember all the details but I do know that when it was all over the man was shot & killed by the police. And he was a white man so the prospect of conflicts with minorities is quite alarming. I think the police should be armed with non lethal but effective weapons to subdue who they deem as criminals. They should also have stricter training and be required to pass psychological exams that may determine if they personally have issues with any minority groups.","receptive":-0.29142}
{"text":"I completely agree. Another interesting thing to note is that Black Americans are getting killed by police because they have high criminality among them (They are roughly 13% of the population but are committing half of all violent crimes) so they are more likely to get in an encounter with a cop meaning they are more likely to end up in a bad situation with a cop. Most of the time when a criminal is killed by the police, he or she was resisting arrest.","receptive":-0.37328}
{"text":"I agree that the media can sometimes blow certain incidents out of proportion, but I would encourage everyone to take a walk in the shoes of a victim that has been subjected to police brutality. As a white woman, I do not have to worry about police bias against my skin color. ","receptive":-1.35013}
{"text":"I understand your point about how the victim is feeling and that removing the accused would help them feel more at ease.  In society if we removed anyone that might has broken a law it is true that we would theoretically have a safer community.  Can you tell me about what you think about the rights of the accused are, or if you think people may be wrongfully accused knowing that they will be removed from campus?","receptive":-0.5642}
{"text":"I completely agree with you. Too many police recruits are not screened carefully enough to ascertain whether they're biased or have a history of violence. It has happened that an officer fired from one department for use of unnecessary force against a minority suspect has been hired in another jurisdiction, with full knowledge of his past. The Errol Garner case in New York City is only one example of police hostility and brutality against a minority person, in this case a guy whose only crime was selling \"loosies,\" or one cigarette at a time. The Sandra Bond case in Texas is another troubling example. There are many.","receptive":-0.21735}
{"text":"I agree that there social media has allowed many injustices to be brought to light that otherwise would have been covered up or brushed aside.  I wonder if there can be true progress when it seems both sides of the issue have become protective and defensive of those involved.  I hope that these reactions push through listening, understanding, and better training for the officers tasked with protecting these communities.  ","receptive":0.1345}
{"text":"I agree with your argument. There have been several instances of false accusations in the news. The victim of false accusation often suffers a stigma even when the accusation has been proven false.","receptive":-0.524}
{"text":"well the person could of did something wrong and we didnt see it, the police has to keep us safe, you need to do what they say.","receptive":-2.10624}
{"text":"This is a well thought out reasoning for why you feel this way on the topic. I agree for the most part as well. However, there is a thin line between cautioning police to be more careful and causing them to become too hesitant in emergency situations. More training and education might help make sure that less weapons are erroneously pulled, and if a weapons IS used, it isn't fatal.","receptive":0.8058}
{"text":"It is social media, like the video of Rodney King, that is bringing undeniable attention to police violence against minorities. In the past, it could be explained away, but now the American public is having to face it. There are far too many examples of police using excessive force against African Americans, even killing them in cold blood. I hope these videos lead to change.","receptive":-1.0955}
{"text":"I can absolutely see where you are coming from. Let me speak with you about the potential factors for PTSD upon the victim, and it could be very crucial to their well-being to not have to see that individual on the premises until the matter is resolved in a court of law, or university proceeding. It is sometimes the case that matters are worse with all parties present on the premises. ","receptive":0.24135}
{"text":"You are correct that everybody lies, and legally you are correct that due process should be encouraged. In America we are innocent until proven guilty and have the right to a swift and fair trial.  This is a sensitive topic and we must be careful not to assume that lies are prominent in this arena.","receptive":-0.80178}
{"text":"Our country was founded on Innocent until proven guilty. If you remove people just because they were accused of something it is against their basic human rights. This would only encourage more false claims. You are making someone guilty that may have done nothing at all.","receptive":-2.33735}
{"text":"I see your point and agree in principle.  If the allegation is true, the perpetrator should be removed from the campus in order to protect the victim and others.  However, I feel that the event must be investigated in order to confirm the veracity of the claim.  A false claim could cause a great deal of harm to a potentially innocent person.","receptive":1.27376}
{"text":"I understand that there is a potential risque for someone who has been accused of sexual assault to do it again. They could possibly do it again before being proven. I understand the need and feeling of wanting  to be protected from a potential danger. ","receptive":0.27376}
{"text":"I see how the perpetrator would be perceived as a threat.  Is there a case where the perpetrator may be allowed to stay on campus? ","receptive":0.49598}
{"text":"I could see how the impact of everyone having access to a camera would overblow the perception of police brutality over the years, but you have to admit that even though it is overblown, it definitely is a serious issue. A lot of people probably wouldn't have been aware of these kinds of events taking place in their communities if it weren't for the footage on social media. But like you said, I do think that we need to take into account the fact that it has always been like this(or even worse), and not paint a narrative that the police system is progressively getting worse or that it needs to be completely restructured. ","receptive":1.23321}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from, however what protections might be able to be put into place for the accuser in the meantime? I do think that sometimes people falsely accuse one another, which makes it hard for the victim to feel listened to. I also think, that forcibly removing someone, seems a bit excessive.","receptive":0.92044}
{"text":"I agree with this statement you made. I feel the issues between police and the public and violence related incidents are not new. It has forced police to wear body cameras to defend their actions and it has changed the way they have to do their job. ","receptive":-0.61402}
{"text":"I agree that they should be removed from campus for the sake of the victim and other students who may be potential victims. I think after that they should go through the justice system and receive a fair trial. If convicted they should go to jail. ","receptive":0.23672}
{"text":"I can understand where you're coming from and I respect that.  On the chance that the accused IS guilty, however, would certain protections need to be put into place?  What thoughts would you have on protecting the victim's safety moving forward?  ","receptive":0.601}
{"text":"The college must treat everyone fairly and react strongly only when there is a good cause is true.  I see your point about needing to be logical and listening to all sides..Let me ask you about the point of when there have been witnesses to the crime and the accused is viewed as a threat to others?   Would it be appropriate to arrest this person until further investigation has been taken?","receptive":-0.01011}
{"text":"I feel that media in general doesn't tell the whole story regarding the altercations. The media only shows parts of a confrontation or they provide their own sides instead of providing unbiased commentary. Excessive force is a problem in certain situations, but the whole story needs to be told to understand what has transpired. ","receptive":0.9971}
{"text":"I agree that our media has greatly contributed to the over blowing response to the police vs. minority confrontations.  You are correct, the focus on these incidents and emphasis on race has greatly pushed the public to react as if this was occurring more often that it is.  I can also agree that these incidents would not be occurring if the perpetrator would have not resisted in the first place.","receptive":0.27487}
{"text":"I think you have a good point that sexual predators need to be removed from campus immediately.  In a place where learning should be the top priority, the last thing students need to worry about is a sexual predator.  But I think trying to remove them completely from society without determining the severity of the incident would not be ideal.  The student should be suspended or expelled but the case must be investigated to examine the details surrounding the incident.","receptive":-0.05957}
{"text":"Social media does indeed blow certain topics out of proportion. It still is important in bringing certain topics to the general public. But it can be misused greatly as well  ","receptive":0.1221}
{"text":"You make great points. When evaluating accusations it is very important to look at all perspectives before an arrest. On the other hand, if the accusation is true wouldn't it put the victim in danger if no action is taken? I agree there must be a logical process, but accusations must be taken seriously.","receptive":-0.10734}
{"text":"A person is presumed  innocent until proven guilty. It is one of the most sacred principles in the our criminal justice system.","receptive":-1.50402}
{"text":"The alleged perpetrator should be giving due process and a fair trial. Due process does need to be a priority in cases of sexual assault and accusations.  Let me ask you a question, why do you feel everyone lies?","receptive":0.87878}
{"text":"I also can agree with you that the person who has been accused should be removed right away from campus.  I can see your point that the victim would face stress and fear knowing that the perpetrator is still out there, but every citizen should be allowed the privilege of a fair criminal process and only be arrested after official charges have been filed.  What do you think about the possibility of a person being falsely accused?","receptive":0.08858}
{"text":"The statistics you provided did help show another side of this debate. I can see where the fear of what the media is portraying comes from in being off from reality. I also think we should look at this from the other perspective from a vantage point of who this might impact in a negative way. As a minority would you feel the same way?","receptive":1.17765}
{"text":"I agree with you wholeheartedly. The response hasn't been overblown. Like you said, it's being silenced. Before the advent of cell phones and the internet, no one believed minorities when they said they were being unfairly targeted by the police. Cell phones, internet, and Facebook are some of the biggest allies to the Black Lives Matter movement.","receptive":-0.34698}
{"text":"I completely agree with you, the rights of the accused are just as important as the rights of the accuser an there is a very fine line in between these two.","receptive":-0.74622}
{"text":"I hear what you are saying but, I think it is important to remember that we are talking about someone being removed from campus immediately after being accused of a crime. The reality is, people should be considered innocent until proven guilty. If the perpetrator has been arrested and charged with a crime, then I could see the need for immediate removal from campus but, what if the accusation is found to be false? I am all for protecting the victim but, if you are not careful you could radically disrupt someones life unnecessarily from a false accusation. It seems only fair to me that the suspected \"perpetrator\" only be removed from campus if investigation of the accusation leads to reasonable belief that they are a danger to others.","receptive":0.10709}
{"text":"I full heartedly agree that while there is a problem with excessive force at times that social media and repetitive exposure exacerbates the problem. Having a better dialogue between police and citizens would hopefully change perspectives on this issue.","receptive":0.58969}
{"text":"I understand that a thorough investigation needs to take place, thank you for pointing that out. Could you go into more detail about how the accuser could have a possible grudge against the assailant.I like that you pointed out that we can't be driven by emotions when getting to the bottom of this matter.","receptive":-0.07956}
{"text":"i think that you are right in saying an accusation, is not enough to convict a person, there should be some proof, that it really happened, if so, than that person should be removed from the campus.","receptive":0.40655}
{"text":"I agree that social media has had a large influence on sensitivity and how fast news is spread. The use of cameras has put police on the defense as well as provided the opportunity to address issues that have been ignored for so long. There is good in the use of camera phones and there is a down side to its use. ","receptive":0.42765}
{"text":"I see you feel it is blown out of portion. Why do you think the media does this? What are the real statistics of this issue. ","receptive":-0.29457}
{"text":"I appreciate the position of the victim of sexual assault. However, the underlying premise of our judicial system is that a person is innocent until proven guilty. By immediately removing the person accused of the assault we are, in a sense, creating a new victim. What happens if, for whatever reason, the accused turns out not to be guilty of the crime? Do we just say \"sorry\" and go on as if nothing happened? Perhaps there is a better way to protect the rights of both the victim of sexual assault and the person accused of the crime.","receptive":0.97747}
{"text":"I agree that the person should not immediately be thrown off of the campus. I also agree that a restraining order from the accuser could be beneficial in keeping them apart until the case is investigated thoroughly. If this were something that had happened in the past and is happening again, something would have to be done to keep the two apart for a while.","receptive":0.25378}
{"text":"I can see your point here about the self-consciousness that my happen due to the actions of the school. Taking a student off of the campus after an accusation may be the correct way to handle this situation, at least until they get concrete evidence. Tell me about the studies of male versus female rates of feeling constant fear.","receptive":0.67044}
{"text":"I think this process is good because firstly need to investigation about this person then arrest or restraint.","receptive":-0.41289}
{"text":"My first gut response was not to remove the perpetrator because I viewed it as expelling the student. After reading your comment, I totally agree with you. Alleged sexual assaults occur way too often on college campuses today. Students should be able to feel safe in their environment. No girl should have to be afraid to walk on campus and run into the person who allegedly assaulted them. College personnel need to show support for the victim and show they will not tolerate sexual aggression of any kind. I think there is too much drinking and drug use on campuses today which could lead to sexual advances or assaults. Once the matter is investigated, if it shows it is true, then I feel the perpetrator should be expelled. No girl should ever have to go through something like this!","receptive":-1.35587}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from. Before cell phones and Facebook, the lynching were either witnessed to talked about now like you said there is proof of police officers targeting or treating minorities unfairly. Because of Black Lives Matter and people becoming more aware of this unfairness it has brought attention nation wide. Which I can see is a good thing to be aware of the unfairness and bring attention to how I act and the thing I say. ","receptive":0.74561}
{"text":"I see you where you are coming from, that the perpetrator should be removed from campus. I also agree that others should believe the victim and want to not revictimize them. While I do not know the statistics of false rape claims, I would be open to hearing what they have to say.  ","receptive":0.36635}
{"text":"Human life does have an inherent value and everyone should have a right to dignity. And self protection, or at the very least the guise of self preservation. However I do think there is more to the issue than that.","receptive":0.41228}
{"text":"i beleive the prepretier needs to be kicked out the program i think it will be a good idea to avoid future crimes","receptive":-1.024}
{"text":"I totally agree with you.  People can't just be thrown out of school because someone made an accusation against them.  Sometimes people will make accusations because they are angry at the person or maybe the person hurt their feelings in the past.  Possibly they just want attention also.  Like you said it's \"innocent until proven guilty.\"","receptive":-0.59345}
{"text":"To an extent, I agree with the belief that social media perpetuates the divide between police forces and the constituents they are responsible for protecting. This animosity is a combination of minorities being sick of their family, friends, and neighbors being killed while police forces have to fight the stigma, distracting them from potential solutions of selectivity in officer selection when it comes to race relations as well as better training on how to de-escalate situations rather than resort to violent enforcement. ","receptive":-0.04457}
{"text":"I can see your point about the value of human life. Tell me more about the fatal interactions. Do you think it is about race or sex or religion?","receptive":0.6345}
{"text":"Actually, I completely agree.  Guilt by accusation is a ridiculous concept.  If it was a law it would be unconstitutional and would not stand up to scrutiny.","receptive":-0.55178}
{"text":"I agree. The rules in which the police govern the population is broken. The criminal swears he can't breathe. As per standard, the police think it's a hoax. But then the suspect dies. There's no way to fix that.","receptive":0.1345}
{"text":"I understand your point of view. It's important to protect victims of assault. We must remember that we live in a society where the law states that we are innocent until proven guilty. It's an interesting topic that requires much discussion.","receptive":0.49598}
{"text":"I see your point that the victim will not have peace of mind, but it might also be true that the professor would not have peace of mind also because he has been removed from his job? We have to acknowledge that sometimes, victims lie in these cases.So therefore, should the professor have his peace of mind disturbed for something that could be a lie? I'm not sure it should. ","receptive":0.79228}
{"text":"I agree with the point that you have made and also fear that accusations are made often without following the proper degrees of investigation and can be completely false. Additionally, keep your stance in mind, I think things should be investigated while the student in question is removed from the environment. This is simply for the protection of other students.","receptive":0.17044}
{"text":"I believe that the perpetrator should be removed. The victim might feel safer should he or she not have to run into them on campus. The perpetrator obviously should have a fair trial but the victim should not be punished for the alleged crime and seeing the perpetrator daily could be disheartening to him or her. ","receptive":-1.13365}
{"text":"It is true that human life should be valued.  Sometimes police feel threatened.  Let me ask you about the times when the individual being apprehended actually has a weapon, what should happen in that case?","receptive":-0.8655}
{"text":"I can understand how you feel about not having a knee-jerk type reaction to such a delicate situation. If the person is immediately removed from campus, there will be an assumption of guilt by many, especially before all the facts are known. Perhaps consideration of keeping the person in an out of the way place on campus near or at home would be the best idea?","receptive":0.36489}
{"text":"I understand that the victim may feel better if the alleged perpetrator was removed, but what if the alleged perpetrator was not, in fact guilty? Would there actually be more safety? Or would would the threat of being falsely accused of a crime actually create more fear? It is true that guilty perpetrators would be prevented from assaulting more people if they are removed, but it is also true that treating someone as guilty until proven innocent creates another victim.","receptive":-0.22624}
{"text":"The safety of a victim is of the highest importance. But with alleged allegations, until someone is proven guilty it isn't fair to the accused to be punished at this point. A possible solution is to keep the accused seperated from the victim yet still allowing that person to complete any study in progress. After a verdict has been determined, a long term solution can be administered.","receptive":0.34784}
{"text":"Certainly, the perpetrator poses a risk for those who remain. We all have to be willing to believe victims when they come forward. Safety is one of the highest priorities of campus administration. While the perpetrator has the right to be heard, victims have to be taken seriously until all facts are in. ","receptive":0.27376}
{"text":"While an accusation of sexual assault does seem to be true, we do live in a society where someone is innocent until proven guilty. The issue is not always black and white, and there are many actions which are classified as sexual assault. A person who commits some actions against another my not a be a \"predator\" who is hunting others. It may be a misunderstanding, it may be a pat on the tush that wouldn't qualify for the most harsh punishment that is out there. We need to define what the actions are, even though they will change over time, and assess what actions, if a person is guilty of, should be taken in the differing types. Of course I do agree that violent assaults would fall into the harsh punishment category.","receptive":-0.94846}
{"text":"You obviously have a well thought out position regarding the subject of interactions between police and minority suspects.. I certainly agree that the media contributes the public reaction towards controversial issues .However, have you considered the deep seated predjudices some police officers may hold toward minorities.","receptive":-1.60013}
{"text":"I think the response makes a good point that, if you had to have a prior belief about who is telling the truth, we should side with the victim. I also agree that we should show the victim that we are taking their concern seriously, we empathize and sympathize with them, and we will do whatever it takes to protect them. However, there are two points I disagree with. First, as an empirical matter, I am not sure that *not* kicking the student off campus signals we don't care or believe the student. We can communicate to the student we support and believe them *and* that we must give perpetrator due process. Thus, the goals of due process and comforting victims are not mutually exclusive. Finally, if we did this it would mean kicking innocent students off campus as well, as false accusations do indeed exist. I believe this is a mistake.","receptive":0.58858}
{"text":"I do understand how very scary it would feel to have someone who had committed sexual assault on you to be out and about in society.  Justice does indeed move very slowly at times.  However, due process is also important.  Imagine you were falsely accused of assault, and based on that false accusation, you were kicked out of college.  This would be a miscarriage of justice.  It's important we work hard to make sure that people are judged on facts, not fear.","receptive":0.23672}
{"text":"I agree that the matter should be investigated thoroughly.  It is true that the alleged perpetrator is innocent until proven guilty.  Sometimes these allegations turn out to be untrue, so we should approach these matters with respect to the rights of both the accuser and the accused.","receptive":0.06859}
{"text":"I completely agree. We as a society have been systematically marganilzing people of color for our entire existence. There is no place for it in our modern society. Black Lives Matter has done a tremendous of work and good by bringing these issues to the fore front. But, we as a people are. if anything, under-reacting to this issue. We are all citizens of this country and all of our rights should be equally protected.","receptive":-1.42105}
{"text":"I partly agree that police misconduct can be a problem.  Minority conflicts with police are overblown.  Let me ask you to give examples of instances where these conflicts are overblown. ","receptive":-0.27291}
{"text":"Your point of view is valid and respected. The job of the police is to go into every situation with the public without biased views. Yet it is proven that they think about their status and not the well being of the ones they are sworn to protect. They do sometimes become judge jury and executioner to the ones they have killed without provocation. Being a person of color, its as if we have no value to the cops that sees life from a biased view. ","receptive":-0.55068}
{"text":"A mere accusation should not deprive someone of his or her right to continue taking classes, maintaining social interactions, or otherwise removed from campus. The alleged victim and alleged perpetrator can be separated while the investigation plays itself out without removing either from campus. Due process requires a fair hearing before imposing even temporary expulsion.","receptive":-0.70772}
{"text":"I absolutely could not agree with you more on this issue.  As you stated, there is definitely a common misconception of how POC/members of the BLM Movement etc. view law enforcement.  No one is saying all police officers are bad, but if one breaks the law, holding them accountable for their wrongs needs to follow.  No one is above the law.  Systematic racism has been alive and well for decades, and as you said, thanks to cell phones and body cameras, we ALL are finally getting a firsthand view of what a POC encounters when dealing with certain officers of the law.  ","receptive":-0.18031}
{"text":"I agree with this person that the media intentionally blows these situations out of proportion.  I don't think these incidents accurately represent a widespread trend, as much as the media wants to make it out that way.  I think it's irresponsible reporting, as it colors the public's opinions with a false narrative that only serves to further divisiveness between groups who don't really have a pronounced reason to be adversarial to one another.","receptive":-0.78068}
{"text":"I agree with you.  I think that the 'news' is far more bias. In addition, I believe that many incidents are either staged or provoked to get 'likes and shares' with the hopes of going 'viral'. Indeed there are actual events that are terrible, but we no longer have a balance. ","receptive":-1.0955}
{"text":"I can understand why people experience fear when confronted by police.  There is a tendency to avoid police when a situation arises where there is violence, for instance, because the individual is afraid of the reaction of the police.  Recent situations in the news where there are clashes between people and police resulting in fatalities tend to emphasize this tendency to avoid police.","receptive":0.6345}
{"text":"For the most part, I agree that reporting about loss of life is never overblown.  However, I have seen police videos where they use excessive force no matter the person's race or gender.  Also, it could be said that minorities might have that paranoia that law enforcement will be more apt to use excessive force against them versus white people.  Therefore, it is possible minorities could be more resistant or try to evade police more often than caucasians.  If this was the case, then it would seem like law enforcement might hit harder on minorities.  They have to react accordingly to subdue the offender.  Finally, I agree with the last point you make that trust does need to be restored between civilians and law enforcement. ","receptive":1.30117}
{"text":"I do understand the need to keep the victim safe from the alleged perpetrator. There should be steps taken to prevent more things from being done. However, how will we protect the alleged victim in case that the incident did not happen? Are there any alternatives to complete campus removal?","receptive":0.34784}
{"text":"I agree that the police seem to be more interested in themselves than another human's life. When people are treated this way it is impossible to not live in fear of unreasonable search and seizure. Something needs to be done. ","receptive":-0.25439}
{"text":"While I agree that even one innocent person killed is one too many, I think we have to keep this issue in perspective. Across the nation, there are literally hundreds of thousands of encounters between police and minorities that we hear nothing about. That is because they were essentially without incident. We only hear about the ones where something goes awry, and I believe that they are actually quite few in number, considering the total number of police-involved encounters.\n\nAdditionally, nearly all of the ones we DO hear about end up having the civilian actually ignoring the commands of, or being the aggressor against the police officer.","receptive":0.69006}
{"text":"By not removing the accused, you're putting the person and others at risk for additional assault. However, by keeping them on campus, I understand that fear would still be present. Proof before removal would be ideal. ","receptive":-0.33882}
{"text":"I agree with your view. I am white and have never personally witnessed polite interactions with police officers. The cell phone footage is compelling evidence.","receptive":-0.18031}
{"text":"A person is innocent till proven guilty if the person has a history of crimes or poses a thret a restraining order or removal from the campus maybe in order.","receptive":-1.70456}
{"text":"We can't just remove them from society without proof. There are case where someone while falsely accused another person of sexual assault when it never happened. It needs to be handled on a case by case situation.","receptive":-0.81883}
{"text":"You may have a point if we were only talking about numbers. What makes this issue important that the confrontations often lead to the harm and often time death of innocent people. I think anytime someone dies at the hands of someone who is there to protect and serve you have an issue that could never be overblown!","receptive":-0.66957}
{"text":"It's true that innocent minorities have been injured or killed in cases of police brutality. I see what you're saying about the dangers of police biases, but the police do need to carry weapons in order to protect civilians and themselves. Can I ask you about what alternatives you might suggest?","receptive":1.35672}
{"text":"I find your point of view on this topic to being thoughtful and well-balanced.  I appreciate you sharing your insights and believe you make several valid points.  It is important that the public remain aware of these matters and the media helps to do so.  I agree that by increasing awareness of these issues it helps to lead to change regarding the immediate issue of injustices, but also how these injustices permeate society and impact numerous other issues.","receptive":1.30117}
{"text":"Those statistics are intriguing, and it is true that the news tends to exaggerate the bad. Do you think they are primarily trying to push a narrative, increase public awareness, or trying to get more views? What can you tell me about the officers who represent the best of the force?","receptive":0.48321}
{"text":"I see your point about the seriousness of this crime, and it is a very serious situation, but let me ask you this, what if accusation was ill conceived or a mistake? Your strategy would shame an innocent student, and discontinue someone's education. I think this is a difficult topic and these are just some questions to consider. ","receptive":-0.44846}
{"text":"I understand your reasoning.  The ratio of bad cops vs. good cops is overrated.  It is like this in any field of work.  There are some good doctors and some bad ones.  You cannot condemn all the good ones because you had a bad one.","receptive":-0.32235}
{"text":"I understand your point about putting a sexual assault victim's safety as the number one priority. I see that you mentioned the importance of due process as well. I just believe that due process means the alleged offender should have the right to be viewed as innocent until proven guilty as part of that due process. I also recognize that the vast majority of alleged victims are telling the truth, however corrections for bad behavior should take place after they are proven correct, not before.","receptive":-0.09661}
{"text":"I can see where you coming from. Can I asked you a question about safety on campuses? Imagine your daughter or loved one was attending the college in question would you not rather have the accused leave immediately for the safety of all the other students? I understand this violate the accused's rights, but after a fair trial and the accused is not found guilty all chargers will be drop and the accused's name will be cleared.","receptive":-0.24622}
{"text":"I understand you are concerned for the state of mind of the victim. Keep in mind, no matter how small of a number, statistically some accusations are false. Would you agree to increasing security around the victim as a compromise? Having a security guard with them, or near by may also provide peace of mind to the student. ","receptive":0.21821}
{"text":"I agree with you, but to a certain extent. I do believe that things are being overblown just a little. I'm not saying that the police situations are wrong, but I do believe that the situations are getting everyone worked up and scared, making it harder for the good police to do their jobs. ","receptive":0.61598}
{"text":"I totally agree with you.  The current way in which police officers are using more brutal force should be a concern for all citizens whether the victims be of the majority or the minority.  The fact that most of these victims are minorities and the officers for the most part are of the majority is alarming to me and should be for all citizens.  Something must be done so people can once again trust the ones that are supposed to be protecting all citizens.","receptive":-0.60624}
{"text":"I agree with your point about loss of life never being overblown. I think its important to value every single individuals life no matter the situation. I also agree with your point about law enforcement being bad. The bad law enforcement is just easier to notice due to media perspective.","receptive":-0.01365}
{"text":"I agree that we should protect the victims. You mentioned that most of the time these attacks are true, but what about if the alleged perpetrator is innocent? Do you think there is another way to keep them apart ? ","receptive":0.42191}
{"text":"Rather than saying it's overblown, doesn't it just show the reality that people have never noticed before? It's thanks to social media that we can see how people are actually treated. The reason these videos are getting such attention isn't just because of social media making it more accessible, but also because the actions shown are unnecessarily harsh. That's the real problem, the treatment of people. We can easily say social media and gloss over the fact that the commentators are real people, who do see something wrong with the actions being taken. ","receptive":-0.30846}
{"text":"I 100% agree that there is a right to dignity and the ability to live without fear of unreasonable search and seizure. I also feel that there are many out there who when having an encounter with police tend to overreact which can cause things to escalate. I also feel that many people that do not have all of the information overreact and make situations much worse than they should be.","receptive":-1.05068}
{"text":"I think social media definitely plays a part in allowing people to voice their opinions much more easily and freely.  10 years ago people could not hide behind their social media accounts however their views may have been similar to today.  Having the ability to record and post videos in mere seconds could possibly reduce any overreations by providing proof.  ","receptive":0.4045}
{"text":"I understand your point about social media being one of the factors in why the confrontations are overblown. But sometimes we need to see what actually happened as soon as possible. Let me ask you, what do you think would happen if the police had the time to meet and discuss how to defend themselves before the footage was released?","receptive":-0.35013}
{"text":"I completely agree with you. The perpetrator could cause harm not only to the alleged victim, but to other innocents. Also, the perpetrator could be put in danger of reprisal if they remain on campus. They need to be removed so the school can move forward.","receptive":-0.1892}
{"text":"your absolutly right, he should be removed and it should be for the victims safety and peace of mind as well as other womens safety. i get where your coming from completly that we should listen to the victims story and have an open mind , but its also important to be wary and observe the victims story and all the details so an innocent person doesnt there life ruined for a crime that wasnt committed if the victim was lieing. since that does happen its very important to get the facts right first.","receptive":-0.50402}
{"text":"Sexual accusation is a very serious thing and should be taken as a serious manner. I think it may be a rush to judgement to say that the person who is accused should be remove immediately. We have to remember the fundamental right of everyone that they are presumed innocent until proven guilty. We do not know if perhaps the person making the accusation has another motive for making the charge or they may be mistaken. If the evidence is positive  that the accusation is true then yes the person should be removed immediately.  ","receptive":0.25524}
{"text":"I agree that social media has greatly contributed to the problem of overblowing police and minority crime suspects. However, i would argue that given proper training there would be no excuse for even the slightest use of excessive force. All officers are trained accordingly to avoid these situations.","receptive":-0.44735}
{"text":"I see what you're saying. Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that your argument is founded on the basis of inductive reasoning. The recent confrontations between police and minority crime suspects that are broadcast by the media are representative of very few (less than 0.01%) of police interactions. Therefore, to make bold claims about the police is uninformed, as you would have to believe that a statistically insignificant sample is sufficient for these conclusions. ","receptive":-0.94735}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from, but if the person accused did assault the accuser then he or she should be removed from campus. everyone has the right to feel safe and comfortable on campus. let me ask you about the case where the accused has done what he was accused of doing, would it be fair for the accuser to remove himself from campus when they are the victim?","receptive":-0.45456}
{"text":"You are absolutely correct you would be hard pressed for find many minorities that would not agree with your statement. I believe that the majority of the public who are not the minority feel that this is an issue of the past or simply not an issue at all. They think that the police are just doing their jobs when instances like this occur but the truth of the matter is they fail to see the bigger picture. Innocent people are being killed and for what? Because you see them and their skin color is not the same as your therefor you see them as a threat?  ","receptive":-0.71735}
{"text":"I agree that removing a predator from the victim and society at large is the ultimate goal and should happen as quickly as possible. However, just an allegation should not be the standard to stopping someone's life. There have been several cases of people falsely accusing someone of rape/sexual assault/etc. for numerous reasons. If you removed these people from college campuses and \"society\" based on these allegations then you are causing them tons of stress and trauma for no reason. The only way to ensure no innocent people are punished is to continue with the \"innocent until proven guilty\" philosophy. ","receptive":0.10709}
{"text":"I understand that the victim may feel distressed by the accused assaulter, but it seems that because we are innocent until proven guilty we should set up measures to keep the accused away from the victim until there are more details. Removing this person before doing our due diligence sets a precedent that we are going to believe one person over the other before doing any research.","receptive":0.29228}
{"text":"I agree with your statement.  I feel that the victim should be taken into consideration and be thought of.  I think it should be better for the victims.","receptive":-0.24476}
{"text":"I agree that the alleged perpetrator should probably be removed from campus. It is important to maintain the safety of the victim. However, authorities should ensure that the claim is substantiated to avoid falsely accusing and negatively impacting the alleged perpetrator.","receptive":0.14413}
{"text":"Although there seems to be more minorities being killed by police it may not be as racially motivated as it seems.  The media likes to highlight killings and assaults such as these as to stir up emotions in the general public. When you look at the reason behind the police stopping these people and the result in the courts you find that they are justified most of the time.  I am not saying that it is always the case because I am sure there are a few cops who have a bias but no more so than in the general population.  I feel that the media likes to blow these situations out of proportion.","receptive":-1.18031}
{"text":"I understand completely that you value human life. That is a worthy cause, and I applaud you for arguing your point clearly. Sometimes the citizens are definitely in the right, and the police do harm to the human life of citizens. However, have you considered that sometimes the citizens are the perpetrators, even though they may not want to effect the fatalities that occur?","receptive":1.09746}
{"text":"Although I agree that with the 24 hour news networks that we have along with social media people are getting fed constantly the happenings around the world.  From people recording personal videos to news stories across the ocean.  Therefore, there is a sense that things are worse than what they are because of the 24 hour feed into our brains.  With that being said, I do find that media can over blow things, but I do feel that there should be improvement made with communities and law enforcement.","receptive":-0.65105}
{"text":"I agree that the victim could feel more fear from having the alleged perpetrator near them on the campus in the same area as them.  I understand where you are coming from that there would be less victims be the same perpetrator if they were removed.  Let me ask you about the perpetrator's thoughts.  If the accusations are untrue, could that hinder the perpetrators college education?  If they are factual, I certainly agree that having the perpetrator removed would be a lot safer for campus.","receptive":0.90339}
{"text":"I completely see and agree with your point. Too many sexual assault cases on campuses remain unsolved and the suspect is likely to strike again. It's up to the police to keep these investigations quick and timely. If it turns out the victim is in fact 'lying', the suspect should be able to return to campus and school without missing too much (if he's deemed innocent). But the fact is, why should victims continue to be affected by their perpetrator? Allowing that person to strive in the campus realm is despicable if you ask me. ","receptive":-1.1892}
{"text":"I agree with you that the media does blow these situations out of proportion. Once they hear that something went wrong they jump on it and try to get a news story about the situation. When evidence comes out surrounding an incident, the media is often wrong about their assumptions. ","receptive":-0.07698}
{"text":"I agree with a lot of the comment above.  The accused does have the right to be viewed as innocent until proven guilty.  Yes, there are sexual assaults on college campuses but there are also false accusation.  Removing the accused individual from campus could create an issue if later is was found that the accusation was false.  Perhaps the best course of action would be to allow the accused to continue coursework on an off campus basis (distance education) until after it can be determined if this accused is guilty.","receptive":0.30933}
{"text":"I agree with your point that the media does show the most gruesome of cases dealing with police and minority crime suspects. However, I also think it would be fair to say that not all police officers subject minorities to this kind of treatment. Perhaps we should also take into account that many police officers receive training regarding the proper punishment for crimes committed.  ","receptive":0.79339}
{"text":"I most definitely agree.  Between \"fake\" news stories and overblown and sensationalized topics the news media as a whole has zero credibility to me. They misrepresent and twist the truth to suit there needs rather than report the entire story.","receptive":-0.22513}
{"text":"I understand what you mean. It would be awful for the victim of an assault to have to continue to encounter her assailant while trying to maintain a normal school schedule. I do have concerns about \"punishing\" someone before the accusations have been substantiated, but I like what you said about making corrections if the allegations are found to be untrue.","receptive":0.40339}
{"text":"I agree. Removing the alleged perpetrator from campus is not only beneficial for the safety of the victim, but the campus as a whole and the alleged perpetrator as well. Removing him would be removing the possible threat of more victims.","receptive":0.14413}
{"text":"While media, including social media does shine a very bright spotlight on profiling that draws huge interest, these issues are nothing new. There is a measurable difference in how minorities are treated by law enforcement and the justice system that goes back to the very first European to set foot in the Americas. It is only through acknowledging that the biases exist that we, as a country, can examine how to eradicate them. ","receptive":0.01098}
{"text":"Your point about social media playing a role is well taken.  There is a certain level of sensationalizing that occurs.  However, if we examine each incident individually, we can see that there is indeed a problem with excessive violence that needs to be considered.","receptive":-0.6279}
{"text":"I agree wholeheartedly with your statement. The suspect is innocent until proven guilty. Sending them away from the campus would not only make it seem a punishment, but would also presume they are guilty in the eyes of other students. ","receptive":-0.91289}
{"text":"I agree that the recent confrontations between police and citizens have demonstrated a lack of respect towards all human life. It is important to promote accountability amongst authority figures to prevent minority crime suspects from being misrepresented. It is unfair to disregard the emotions of those affected by police and minority interactions. ","receptive":-0.1618}
{"text":"You make a very good point about the instances of police brutality against innocent minorities being caught on camera. It is also true that much of the time, the people targeted either have not committed a crime or have committed only a minor infraction that does not justify the response that they received from the law enforcement officer. It is a problem that should be addressed before the fatalities or injuries reach an epic number.","receptive":1.15302}
{"text":"I understand that each side of the issue is very passionate. I feel that people should obey laws and respect authority. It seems that during many of the confrontations, the suspect doesn't follow the police's instructions. If they would listen more, perhaps the confrontations would be reduced.","receptive":-0.79142}
{"text":"We have an injustice law, biased mind and racist in this country. Government and Law makers are not doing much about leaving the people suffering because of these act. Lack of education on how to teach the kids to be discipline. ","receptive":-0.88402}
{"text":"statistics show that more minorities are stopped by police and racially profiled. I think this can be seen in the current prison population which is significantly african american.Police can have unconscious bias while dealing with people ","receptive":-1.21124}
{"text":"I totally see where you are coming from. You are concerned for the safety of others (preventing additional attacks) and for the well being of the victim. I agree that victims need all the support they need. I have some concerns about this approach, and I think there needs to be some balancing act between different needs, but I agree that the points you bring up are of utmost importance.","receptive":-0.15216}
{"text":"I can see where are you coming from on that.  If we allowed the accused person to stay on campus, the alleged victim would probably not feel comfortable.  We do not want to send anyone a message that the college would be OK with this type of terrible crime.  It is an important part of the healing process for the alleged victim to feel safe.","receptive":-0.61513}
{"text":"I agree that some issues with minorities are swept under the rug, however statistically, many of the social and economic issues are statistically more likely to happen to minorities. I agree that public focus does make the majority more aware of certain issues, but more popularity on an issue does not mean it is a frequent event. It could be an isolated event that is just getting popularity.","receptive":-0.23587}
{"text":"This is true that we see the problems in law enforcement interactions through their body cameras, but I would also add that we don't often see the full context of the situation. Could it be that the person of color was driving erratically or waving a weapon in the air or threatening someone prior to the footage we've seen? I agree that the evidence of misuse of power is plain to see but we often forget to view the full context of the situations.","receptive":0.89376}
{"text":"I see your point in believing that the perpetrator should be removed immediately from campus to allow the victim some relief from thinking it would happen again.  However, have you considered that the victim might have erroneously accused him, or had other motives to be used against the perpetrator.  Perhaps there are more issues at hand that have yet to be investigated.","receptive":0.19969}
{"text":"I would not find it difficult to be receptive and open-minded regarding this viewpoint because I agree with it completely. I believe that racism has existed in this country since  Columbus. Things have improved but we still have a long way to go before we reach \"liberty and justice for all.\" ","receptive":-0.6942}
{"text":"I hear what you are saying, and I agree, protecting the victim is a high priority. However, I have known people who have been falsely accused of sexual assault, and immediately removing them from campus could be highly destructive to their reputation and their studies. I'm not trying to protect someone who assaults someone else, so please don't take my statement like that. I'm simply saying that it's important to look through the entire case, and judge accordingly. It seems to me like a decision should be made on a case by case basis. ","receptive":0.49598}
{"text":"I respect your opinion, and empathize with the fears of the victim, but America is based on the concept of 'innocent until proven guilty'.  The alleged perpetrator has to have some rights until he is proven guilty.  His whole college semester can't be ruined while this problem gets resolved.  Of course we have all seen news stories where an athlete is accused of a sexual crime and turned out to be innocent.  The victim  turns out to be an angry former lover who is just looking for 'payback'.  So we need to be moderate and have a system in place that protects both parties.\n","receptive":0.16265}
{"text":"Society and social media has overblown these issues. Making a certain problem bigger than others. People don't blow up over homeless or rape or abortion or kidnapping or DV. They blow up over police officers doing their job. Its their job to protect. It not a big deal. Let them do their job. No need to freak out.","receptive":-1.34698}
{"text":"I would agree with you that in most instances removing someone from campus on an allegation of wrong doing would be extreme.  And yes, in this instance,it would make some people apprehensive about being socially interactive with others.  But think about the fear and apprehension felt by the alleged victim.  They could be feeling that by allowing the alleged perpetrator to remain on campus, they would possibly be subjected to another encounter, or worse, retaliation.  It also dissuades other possible victims to remain silent.  Yes, removing from campus with no proof is extreme, but so is an arrest of someone without immediate proof.  It's a delicate situation that requires cooperation from both sides to find an agreeable solution.","receptive":0.00378}
{"text":"I see your point, however, some may disagree. Not all of the police encounters are being recorded. And how are we sure that it's not that the \"bad\" videos that get reported?\n","receptive":-0.42105}
{"text":"I agree with you.  The person who is accused is being singled out even more over the event.  If the person is found to be innocent, the more attention that was drawn to them could make people judge him even more in the future; and even more cause him public humiliation being many may not realize that he was innocent and verbally harass him over it.  ","receptive":0.79544}
{"text":"You are right, the issue of confrontations between police officers and minority crime suspects has been pushed into the limelight, but I believe there are better ways to address the situation than violence. Recently in a town near my house there was an incident that fits this classification and the public reaction made things much worse. What started out as a peaceful demonstration turned into chaos when someone from the public chugged a molotov cocktail at several police officers - how does that help matters? The status of minorities has improved greatly in this country over the last 30-plus years, but still people find reasons to complain. White Americans have struggles and run-ins with police as well, but nobody seems to care about that. The issues that need to addressed with police confrontations should be applied to all lives, not just black, brown or white.","receptive":-1.32846}
{"text":"I understand your point of view but I disagree. If you look at the situation strictly from the point of view of the statistics, it needs to be more thorough to get a complete picture. If you take that approach, you must be prepared to fully delve into the statistics. To say that there are 400,000 contacts each day is a lot. However, the significance of those contacts is not just that they occur, but with whom they are occurring. Then, you would take into account how many of those contacts are violent, and who the violent contacts are with. Even if only 1000 out of 400,000 contacts are violent, but then of those 1000 violent contacts, 700 are with minorities, this shows that there is a problem between the police and minorities. However, if you say that only 750 out of 400,000 police contacts are with minorities, it misrepresents the statistics and the real problem.","receptive":0.16376}
{"text":"While I agree that every accuser should be taken absolutely seriously and that each supposed victim should be heard and made to feel safe, I worry that removing the alleged perpetrator from campus completely and immediately might be a bit extreme. There should definitely be an investigation for every accusation, but perhaps the victim could receive a temporary escort service by campus security while the matter is being investigated. I feel that the idea of \"innocent until proven guilty\" should still apply and removing the perpetrator before an investigation is conducted could be construed as treating that person as immediately guilty without due process. I do completely agree that the vast majority of accusations are likely to be true, though.","receptive":-0.22624}
{"text":"I completely agree with your point of view. It is important that the perpetrator is nowhere near the victim and it should be assumed the victim is being honest. If the victim was not honest then that can be handled after the fact .","receptive":-0.83735}
{"text":"I completely agree, the precedent of innocent until proven guilty must be maintained and upheld for all members of society. This imperative function of western civilization is protecting the rights of both the victims of crimes AND the innocent. If innocent until proven guilty is dropped then first the innocent citizens will suffer for the crimes they didnt commit, THEN after that the victims of crimes would actually rise becauwe people would stop reacting at all. ","receptive":-0.49622}
{"text":"I agree that the victim's safety and well-being are vitally important, as well as the presumption that that person is telling the truth.  It is also important that the presumption of innocence and a commitment to due process is maintained.  I think college campuses, as well as society as whole, need to address ways to maintain safety and exercise caution without abandoning a person's right to fairness under the law.","receptive":0.21821}
{"text":"I feel that this subject on police brutality is indeed overblown.  All the police are trying to do is to protect everybody.  It does not matter your race or color, police will always look out for your best interest and for your safety.","receptive":-0.5692}
{"text":"I certainly sympathize with your concern for the alleged victims mental and physical well being as well as your concern that the alleged perpetrator is likely to place other students in danger. I would, however, note that an allegation is not necessarily evidence that an assault took place. I would also note that the nations legal doctrine of innocent until proven guilty is in place in order to guard against false accusations which while likely quite rare under these circumstances cannot be taken off the table. I would also remind folks that such lauded works related to social justice such as To Kill A Mockingbird are based around a false accusation of assault. ","receptive":-0.1892}
{"text":"I FEEL THE POLICE HAVE A RESPONSIBLITY TO PORTECT AND SERVE. SEEING SOME POLICE JUMP OVER THE LINE IS INFURIATING. POLICE OFFICERS NEED TO GARNER RESPECT BY GIVING RSPECT.","receptive":-2.12476}
{"text":"Honestly, there's nothing I disagree with in your response. I also disagreed with the statement and believe that the report of a loss of a life is never overblown. We've seen first hand how certain law enforcement officers treat people of color through the use of their body and dash cams. I even agree that not all law enforcement are to blame for this type of hate and most are here to serve and protect. People of color are more likely to be wrongly harmed, punished, even killed, during encounters with law enforcement more so than their white friends or any other white person put into the same situation.","receptive":-0.75439}
{"text":"There should be no rash actions taken without solid proof. I think that while it's important to protect the potential victim of the crime, it must be remembered that everyone accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty. If there is no proof that the assault has taken place it would be preemptive to remove either party from the campus. Perhaps, less drastic measures could take place such as the alleged accuser could remain under watch or vice versa for the alleged victim. We must remember that treating people like criminals when they may not be guilty could result in a tarnished reputation long after the accusation has been disproven. ","receptive":0.78302}
{"text":"I agree that it could be very traumatic for the victim to remain on campus with the accused.  I find that engaging in social groups can sometimes alleviate the stress and and trauma brought on by crimes like this.  Let me ask you this--has the accused admitted or denied the accusation?","receptive":0.53302}
{"text":"As sexual assault is something to be taken very seriously, in this instance, it is an accusation. Every american is innocent until proven guilty.  With this situation, we have no details, so rushing to judgement immediately takes away the accused perpetrators rights.  I think both should be removed off site for investigation, but nothing further until the entire incident is investigated until conclusion.  ","receptive":-1.30031}
{"text":"I dont think a rush to judgement would be a good way to fix justice problems in our society. Imagine if you were accused of sexually assaulting someone but you knew that you had not, would it then be ok to remove you from society or the campus because someone just accused you of a crime you did not commit. ","receptive":-0.11976}
{"text":"I think you make a strong case of why we the alleged perpetrator should be removed from campus. You nicely highlight the importance of the victim's mental health and showing that school will not tolerate sexual assault. I agree that sexual assault should not be tolerated. Also, I agree that in most cases, a person who accuses a person of sexual assault is telling the truth. However, I think that we should not out right remove the alleged perpetrator from campus or punish them until the case has been settled and the perpetrator is found guilty. To address this point and perhaps find middle ground, the school and alleged perpetrator should meet an agreement  to stay away from the victim during the course of the investigation. Also, this means that the school has to act quickly in their investigation so they can act accordingly and make swift action to punish the perpetrator. I understand that being falsley accused of sexual assault is rare but, we still need to contain moral high ground and not punish them unfairly until proven guilty.","receptive":0.69969}
{"text":"You have to put yourself in the police officers shoes as well. There are a lot of officers injured and or killed in the line of duty. I do agree that sometimes the officer may be at fault in these situations but the criminal is typically the party that caused the issue to happen. The officer has to protect himself and our community and if the criminal is not cooperating or taking instruction the officer may have to take different steps to do so. There is a system in place to be sure that justice is served for officers who take advantage of their position. ","receptive":-0.40254}
{"text":"Is it is a fact that this perpetrator had been proven guilty? I agree that this is a heinous crime and I understand your viewpoint,  but everyone is entitled to a fair trial. Let ,me ask you this, if you were wrongly accused of a crime, would you not want a fair trial?","receptive":-0.72624}
{"text":"While it is true that even one innocent person killed is too much, it is also true that police officers have had to, unfortunately, injure or kill suspects who are a danger to themselves or those around them. There have been instances of police officers overstepping their boundaries, but there are also countless stories of officers who act safely, justly, and accordingly that never make newspaper headlines. \n\nIt is totally understandable why people are keeping a skeptical eye and police officers, but I'm not sure it as black as white of an issue.","receptive":-0.21735}
{"text":"I agree that if there's allegations of a sexual assault on a college campus the perpetrator should be removed. I understand your point of view because I also feel thatrahway. Sexual assault is very serious and should be taken as such. If the accused was innocent, he would be compassionate towards the situation. ","receptive":0.42191}
{"text":"We have to believe both sides.  It is important to make sure people are innocent until proven guilty.  There are two sides in our justice system","receptive":-0.11513}
{"text":"I too, agree that human lives have value and meaning, and I think this is the hallmark of a kind individual. If there was no meaning, then I don't think life would be very worth living. Do you think people who under-exaggerate these confrontations are simply selfish beings then?","receptive":1.00487}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from. It is always important to be aware of what is going on in the nation and in our local municipalities. Rising concerns regarding police brutality against minorities is an important topic to discuss and acknowledge. Addressing the issue head on and finding ways to better change these negative issues within communities is always a high priority task and should be researched accordingly.","receptive":-0.45809}
{"text":"I agree that it is not an overblown issue and definitely needs serious consideration by those in authority. Too many cases of the incidents have been witnessed as you stated and there definitely needs to be some sort of recourse regarding this. All lives should matter and it should not make a difference what the person's race is.","receptive":1.26413}
{"text":"I think that there are two-sides to your answer, because people's emotional and mental states differ. You had one side of the spectrum who will gladly take in information and consider what's being said before rationally coming to a conclusion. But on the other side, you'll have people who will get emotional about the topic and completely refuse to hear any side but the one that coincides with their own.","receptive":-0.41142}
{"text":"I agree. I feel that the alleged perpetrator should be removed from campus to protect the victim. It would give officials the time they need to investigate. It would make everyone involved feel safer. ","receptive":0.62561}
{"text":"While I absolutely agree that the alleged perpetrator should be removed from the position of power they hold while investigations are made, to say that they should be removed as a whole is probably a step too far. Victims should be believed, but innocent until proven guilty  is still a tenant that our justice sytem holds","receptive":0.60709}
{"text":"Yes I agree with you. One person killed is too much, but you also have to look at how they are and are not cooperating with the police officer. Are they complying to what they are saying? Are they running? using foul language? I do believe that a lot of these things can be stopped by not doing anything i said above. Remember these cops put their lives on the line everyday. They never know who has bad intentions and who doesn't. They have to treat every situation like it was a life and death situation. ","receptive":-0.23587}
{"text":"Yes it's a serious allegation. The person who is being charged should be put in jail.i wouldn't feel comfortable with somebody roaming around that's being charged with sexual assault. It would also give the victim a piece of mind that they are safe. Maybe even the accuser should be in jail too just until things get sorted out. ","receptive":-1.71845}
{"text":"I hear you saying that there are 400,000 police contacts each day in the United States.  I am missing where you state how many result in an act of violence against the public or the police officer.  It is true that some police officers should not be police officers.  I think that each life should be valued.","receptive":0.08969}
{"text":"Of course one innocent person being killed to too much. I feel the number of incidents is already epic, since obviously we do not hear every story. I respectfully disagree that the people who feel confrontations between police and minority crime suspects is overblown are minorities or police officers. I do feel confrontations between police and minority crime suspects is very important and needs to change. I feel the more important issue however is requiring EVERY department to analyze their officers and have a thorough background check, training, monitoring police cams, etc. You can't change the past","receptive":-1.42105}
{"text":"I agree with your views. I also do not see any reason why the perpetrator should remain on campus, and due to their criminal activity, should be removed from campus to ensure safety and allow the victim peace of mind, if they are still residing on campus.  Once the perpetrator is off campus, I think the victim should be told, so they can feel secure in their living quarters.","receptive":-0.67068}
{"text":"I agree. It is likely best to do this while the accusations are being investigated. I believe that it is not only in the best interest of the alleged victim but also the accused. The investigation should be quick so that whatever it finds can be used to either allow the accused to clear their name before rumors fly and return to school or properly punish them in the case they are guilty. Either way it will be best to keep them separate going forward.","receptive":-0.65216}
{"text":"I agree that there may be some individuals looking for revenge or settle a grudge, but to protect the victims we need to remove them from campus. By doing this we are keeping them out of the public eye and away from public shaming which they don't deserve. I think the victims should be protected by the schools that had it happen to.","receptive":-0.07956}
{"text":"While it is true that social media may exacerbate sensational news cycles, there are other factors that may be unique to our current state of society. The proliferation of technology and social media certainly has both positive and negative consequences. When more voices have a platform to magnify their positions, the results will probably prove to be confusing.","receptive":1.18228}
{"text":"I agree that there have been some unfortunate excessive for incidents. It is also true that social media has the ability to blow some incidents out of proportion or take them out of context. As a result, there can be a lack of understanding of the other side's point of view, which prevents meaningful solutions from being explored thoughtfully.","receptive":0.4971}
{"text":"I agree with your logic completely. The lives of people could be completely destroyed by jumping to conclusions without hearing both sides of this issue. We need to remain open to the information that is given and presume innocence until proven guilty as this is how our laws are mandated in this country.","receptive":-0.35734}
{"text":"I understand your point of view and I agree that police misconduct is a serious problem that needs to be put to an end. However, the majority also faces police brutality and incarceration. All groups are a product of their environment, it is each individual humans right and choice to choose their future path.","receptive":-0.8655}
{"text":"I totally agree with you. I hear you when you say that police interactions tend to lead to police out of misplaced self-preservation and often end with the death of a minority person. I agree that no one deserves to live in fear of the folks who should protect them.","receptive":0.09746}
{"text":"I agree that police carry their biases with them when they go to work, and to add on to what you're saying, I believe that the bias is systemic. There's a higher percentage of black Americans that are in prisons than white Americans. This fuels the stereotype that black people are more violent and likely to commit crimes. Minorities are often targeted by \"stop and frisk\" initiatives more often that white people, which creates mistrust between minorities and the police. This mistrust creates more confrontations between people of color and police that can escalate. Until this systemic bias is addressed by police officers in their training, the problem is not going away.","receptive":1.20858}
{"text":"Until there is an opportunity for due process to occur, someone does not need to be preemptively removed from campus. Schedule's can be altered and security added so that the victim can still feel safe until an investigation is complete. Victims do have rights, but so do perpetrators. ","receptive":0.27376}
{"text":"I can see your point, and am glad you're not advocating for just automatic dismissal. Due process has to happen, but we also need to make it so accusers are not afraid to speak out. I would expect that the university and police would work hand-in-hand and the accused will receive pay during the time of the investigation until proven guilty. ","receptive":-0.41142}
{"text":"I understand your perspective regarding due process and reviewing the facts before taking action too quickly. Could you give me your thoughts on how we can both take fair action to investigate the claims, while mitigating the chance that if the man if the sort to commit sexual assaults, that he or others like him will not see the slow reaction as tacit approval to continue their behavior? ","receptive":-0.17678}
{"text":"I don't think most people who don't work in law enforcement know how hard and stressful their jobs are, not stating that a law enforcement officer shot willingly shoot and innocent person but I think we may be putting to much pressure on those sworn to protect and serve.","receptive":0.06043}
{"text":"I completely understand how you feel, and I too value life and human rights. Out of genuine curiosity, what makes you say this particular statement? Do you have any particular examples that show how our rights are being violated by police? ","receptive":0.35672}
{"text":"The police have the right to shoot but punishing innocent minorities not likely.They should investigate and catch the real culprit .","receptive":-0.51365}
{"text":"I think you bring up some very good points and the loss of life is very important and should be recognized. I think it would be good to have statistics regarding those the racial background of those committing crime. I also think having the body cameras is extremely useful to get answers to some of the questions we face. ","receptive":1.50487}
{"text":"I would agree with your argument. Live streams and available media have made documenting the proof of racism among police. I think that having police wear mandated body-cams would be a good idea, along with raising requirements to become a police officer past just a high school diploma to enter the academy. In addition I think that having these discussions is important but framing the movement as \"Black Lives Matter\" was a mistake because of the rift it caused in the uneducated white communities in response to a real problem in black communities, both educated and uneducated.","receptive":0.76413}
{"text":"I agree that we should try to make the situation as safe for the victim and others as possible. It would be best to make sure that people that are committing horrible crimes are punished and no longer a threat to society. We also need to understand that an accusation is not the same as a conviction so some action may not be fair, i think removing them from the campus and conducting thorough investigations are a good idea.","receptive":0.44043}
{"text":"Yes the loss of life is important. No I do not agree that law enforcement is acting different to color people, I believe that even white people get treated in a similar manner.  I believe that law enforcement treats each situation as needed no matter what your race or color, when you break the law there are consequences. ","receptive":-1.58772}
{"text":"A report from the Center for Public Integrity indicates more than 20% of college women will be victims of rape or attempted rape by the time they graduate. Guests discuss how schools can better curb assaults and protect students.","receptive":0.49598}
{"text":"Well, I guess I will agree with you to some extent. The person should be removed in case if there is immediate proof of offence. Otherwise, it requires investigation before the action takes the place","receptive":-0.01011}
{"text":"Let's discuss more about it","receptive":0.30117}
{"text":" I would like to see a relevant data showing that sexual Assault cases  are rarely made. If indeed that is true I agree with you. But at the same time, removing the accused from campus is the same as assuming  that the person is guilty. I would rather see that the parties were separated equally until there is an investigation, rather than depriving one person from attending their classes.","receptive":0.14413}
{"text":"I hear what you're saying.  What makes you feel this way?  Have you had an experience which has shaped your viewpoint?  Can you tell me a little more about how you came to this conclusion?","receptive":1.40339}
{"text":"I can understand your point of just an accusation not being enough and about not passing judgement before you have all the facts. Sometimes it is the case that the accuser should remove themselves. However, let me ask you about why it is better for the accuser to be removed instead of the accused.","receptive":-0.09345}
{"text":"Sexual assault accusations indeed need to be taken seriously. Even with the many examples of false accusations, a complete investigation is needed. I believe that if false accusations are determined, then the accuser must be held accountable and punished. Real sexual assault happens and must be punished. Punishing false accusation only helps those who are truly victims of sexual assault. This will only give more credibility to\nthe real victims of sexual assault and empower woman and not demean them when they are characterized with women who make false accusations. Not all men are rapists, not all women are victims. ","receptive":-1.12122}
{"text":"I agree. The right to a fair trial is important in the United States, and I believe other institutions should also adopt an \"innocent until proven guilty\" stance. Of course, there is always the possibility that the woman is telling the truth. After all, sexual assault is an unfortunately common crime. For this reason, I think the school should take steps to protect the woman's privacy. If she believes she might be at immediate risk, perhaps they could move her into a safer dorm with tighter security. Or perhaps a restraining order would be enough. In other words, I agree that the man should not be removed from the campus based on an accusation with no evidence, but I also think the victim deserves some protection in case they are at further risk. If there is some strong evidence, then I would be open to considering removing the man from the campus or at least keeping a closer eye on him. However, if he is not found guilty in court, he should be allowed back into the school with no criminal record. He should also be protected in case other students do not believe he is innocent and harass him. ","receptive":0.90655}
{"text":"I agree with the response above. I just watched a video today where a person of color was picking up trash in front of the building he lived in and the police officer demanded him to stop sit down and then he radioed for back up. All to find out that the person was there because he lived there. He was profiled because he was black ","receptive":-0.82846}
{"text":"It's tragic when anyone has to die, but that's not a good reason on its own to consider the situation as not being overblown.  Overblown or not, there's a lack of objectivity here and an appeal to emotions instead, and a rejection of validity from anyone who disagrees.  Given facts, on a case by case basis, there are plenty of reports of confrontations between police and minority suspects where not being allowed to use firearms would've led to the police officers involved being killed instead in a situation that's no less tragic.  Why does it even matter that minorities are involved?  It shouldn't.  People get hurt or die, regardless, and being a minority doesn't make someone more special.  Treat every case with objectivity instead of getting clouded by racial bias; everyone deserves at least that much respect.","receptive":0.26413}
{"text":"I hear what you are saying and also value human life.  I would ask you to put your self in the police officer's shoes.  In this political climate, some people are so against the police.  If you knew this, you would have to be on your guard at all times.  I honestly do not think the majority of police officers care about the race of the person they're dealing with.  You will have some that might have racist tendencies, but I believe the majority of people do not see color - they are simply doing their job.","receptive":0.28265}
{"text":"I think this is a tough subject to debate.  There are many different view points and many people tend to feel very strongly about it.  Because it's a sensitive subject I think it's appropriate to include other's opinions and come to a final conclusion. ","receptive":0.86489}
{"text":"I can see why you might think that way. However, in order to ensure the safety of all parties concerned, I believe it makes sense to remove the alleged perpetrator. I am not saying he/she is guilty.  Can you tell me why you think this step should not happen?","receptive":-0.31567}
{"text":"I don't think not removing a person accused of sexual assault sends a message that you're okay with it. The person is still being investigated and still faces possible expulsion and even jail time. We should ensure the alleged victim feels safe on campus by providing them with optional security, or some other method. But we shouldn't throw out due process or the ideals of innocent until proven guilty. Removing a student from college for any amount of time could impact their scholastic career in extremely negative ways. ","receptive":-0.96698}
{"text":"I completely agree with everything that was stated. I think many valuable points were brought up and that response is intelligent, rational, and empathetic. I cant find one thing that I dont agree with.","receptive":0.23672}
{"text":"I haven't done the research about the number of police contacts each day with people  in the United States versus minority crime suspects. The media wants to share news to keep people on their network often wonder how often pieces of the story aren't share or are interpreted incorrectly.","receptive":-0.98439}
{"text":"I agree with the statement rather than disagree like you do.  While I can see you pointing out that public reaction brings police misconduct to the forefront, I feel it might be the public overreacting when someone plays the victim card in a situation where no police misconduct may actually exist.    While you feel there might be unequal protection under the law, I feel there is protection under the law as there are laws in place and anyone who feels their rights have been violated are free to use the court system to get a resolution if it is a case where those rights have indeed been violated.   ","receptive":-1.40254}
{"text":"It is important to be open-minded here. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty, so I agree with the person who wrote the above response. It would be unfair to punish someone who may very well be innocent. Perhaps the accused was actually a target of a smear campaign instead of an actual perpetrator. It is easy to accuse someone of something to make him or her look bad.","receptive":-0.01011}
{"text":"I agree that it's best to have the accused removed from campus. Showing that kind of support for victims will help make others feel safe and comfortable coming forward. It will also reinforce the seriousness of the offence and, hopefully, make a person think twice before committing the crime. I'm unsure what sort of corrections could be made however, if the accused is found innocent in the investigation. ","receptive":0.66265}
{"text":"While I do understand your point, I do not agree. I think they should be temporarily removed until the investigation is complete. That is due to the fact most sex offenders will commit a crime again. By removing them until they are no longer a suspect protects the rest of the student body from possible sexual assault. It also protects the suspect from possible backlash from others on campus. ","receptive":-0.55178}
{"text":"While I see where you are coming from, removing them from campus upon accusation ignores due process. As it stands, you may be correct that false accusations are few and far between. However, if an accusation carried that type of power I believe that false accusations would be more common. ","receptive":-0.28179}
{"text":"i see where you are coming from but i clearly think that accusing a person of sexual assault is a very serious thing and if a person is making an accusing it must be true. i understand your point of the accused person to have the right of be innocent, but the thing that i dont see right is the person staying in the same campus as the victim. ","receptive":-1.48697}
{"text":"It may be true that these individuals are a threat to society, but they still do deserve fair process. There have been instances where people have been falsely accused. Let me ask you- do you believe that we should drag someone through the mud before fully evaluating the situation?","receptive":-0.15216}
{"text":"Hi - I have read your response to the statement about removing the perpetrator from a college campus when accused of sexual assault.  I agree with you that the victim's well being needs to be protected so the alleged abuser should be at least temporarily removed from campus, and I'm trying to understand what you mean when you say it is easier to just believe the victim instead of the alleged abuser.  Although sexual assault reports rarely exist, I think we owe it to the alleged abuser to investigate and reinstate him to campus if the accusations are proven to be false.  That way there is fairness to both parties. ","receptive":-0.67068}
{"text":"I am only partially agree with above speaker. I think, that those case had such a resonance since African American community have been involved in it. I think, that each case should be independently observed and decision should be based in accordance to each situation, without including any racial conflicts.   ","receptive":0.02339}
{"text":"It is true that the majority of public do not have a clue about injustices done to others in our country. It is also true that any injustice to anyone, of any age or any ethnicity, means a threat to justice everywhere. Knowing the facts does cause one to have a vested interest, but the key word is 'facts'. When public reaction gets  wound up, we usually get  people spouting off things in anger that they have no facts for. The news is just as bad by not giving accurate information, but rather stressing a point that does not show justice or injustice, while leaving off points that may show the police acted as needed.  Can you give me an example that will help me understand the \"core issues that cause crime\" better? Many things have been said about our present President and there has not been \"no end to public confrontation.\" Instead it has been accepted as right and accurate. So I was wondering if you could expound that point a little more. Thanks","receptive":0.48635}
{"text":"The public reaction was not overblown.  It is good to listen and try to understand people’s opinions and views.  Seeing people’s views from a different view is very important.","receptive":0.84746}
{"text":"Well, we can't remove someone from society before the justice system has determined whether that person is guilty of the crime for which they have been accused.  That would allow the danger that people could be punished without the state having to prove their case under the laws.  In such a system, people can be accused of crimes just because someone has an interest in putting them in jail, or even worse; executing them.  We do need to provide swift justice for the victims of sexual assault, but we cannot do so at the expense of our justice system, which is there to protect us all.","receptive":-1.52253}
{"text":"All totally valid points. I would point to the fact that minorities are interacting with police a lot more than any other demographic group and are exposed to greater pressure and scrutiny by law enforcement. I think that this makes for a difficult situation that can be quickly exacerbated by highly publicized events. I would also say that the constant pressure exerted on these communities elicits strong backlash.","receptive":1.01561}
{"text":"You have some excellent points here on the recent police and minority confrontations. I didn't realize that there were 400,000 police contacts per day in the United States, that definitely lends to your opinion. I think its true that with any profession, including police, there will be \"good guys\" and \"bad guys.\"","receptive":1.65265}
{"text":"Although I agree that there should be evidence, some evidence, depending on the assault could not come to light for a few days. Imagine putting yourself in a position where you have been sexually assaulted and you reported it, only to be told that evidence needs to be present in order to take your assaulter off campus. Imagine the fear you would feel knowing that your assaulter is out there living free until evidence that could take a few days is shown and maybe then they could be kicked off campus. I would like to see the number of fake assault reports that have made on campus versus real in order to make a better decision. ","receptive":-0.21845}
{"text":"I think you misspoke when you said \"assuming guilty before a fair process is the right way\". I think you meant assuming innocence is the right choice. You make good points that anyone can lie, and being open to the truth is important before making judgments and decisions that can deeply impact a person's life. However, at the same time, when there is an accusation of violence, it is important to investigate quickly for the safety of the reporting victim. ","receptive":0.68433}
{"text":"Thank you for your response. Each and every one of us have our own viewpoints. It is important that we all evaluate what we view. If we choose to believe information and apply it to our belief systems we should have solid facts to back up the information. As well it is important that we make sure that we evaluate our own biases.","receptive":0.31191}
{"text":"I am hearing you, human life is precious and everyone who comes into our country deserves a fair chance and has a right to dignity.  Sometimes situations do get out of hand with respect to the police and our youth of today.  Police need more training on human interactions and less training on shooting their gun.  It takes a partnership with today's youth. ","receptive":1.39376}
{"text":"I agree with your statement.  It's important that we first believe the victims and side with that person initially until an investigation can be performed.  If we don't believe victims, then it creates a system where future victims don't come forward and crimes continue to happen.","receptive":-0.07809}
{"text":"I understand and agree that human life should be valued. It is a matter of perspective when considering the recent fatal interactions between police and citizens. The police officers should be trained to act logically under high-pressure conditions. ","receptive":1.00487}
{"text":"I would agree with you as having the alleged perpetrator removed will help the victim. The investigation would be able to move forward without any input or interference from the alleged perpetrator. The campus would feel safer as one cannot have an accused rapist on the grounds at any point. The public would not put up with that. ","receptive":-0.52253}
{"text":"I understand your point and agree that an investigation needs to occur. Sometimes though a cooling off period is necessary.  Removing a perpetrator from campus would allow for such a cooling off.","receptive":1.12415}
{"text":"I agree with you in the regard that if a person has shown previous violent actions are is labeled as a trouble maker already . In this case I believe they could be barred from campus until the investigation is over it was their choice to act out before the accusation so they should accept the fact the are a high profile accused. However if the women accusing is known to be a promiscuous person then it would also be hard to completely believe her . It should be considered in a case by case nature , Not one law to rule everybody because every situation is different and should be treated that way.","receptive":0.15655}
{"text":"I completely agree with this statement. There is a serious need for law enforcement reform. More thorough training for all law enforcement is clearly needed, they also should be held to a higher standard.","receptive":0.36135}
{"text":"I think you are very perceptive in noting that since there has not been widespread coverage of racial discrimination in terms of police brutality (until now), the general public had no knowledge of these injustices in the past. However, since there is more widespread coverage, it is perhaps seen by the general public that this problem arose out of nowhere and is now being \"overblown\". The reality is different in that the public just have not been exposed to this issue previously and are not being thrust into this issue that have affected people of color for generations.","receptive":0.41691}
{"text":"I understand you're point, and it's a difficult discussion to have. However, sometimes the alleged perpetrator isn't guilty. There are times, when the accuser is struggling with other life issues, and may place blame on the alleged perpetrator. If it was an instant removal, there could be instances where perfectly innocent people are wrongly accused and their education could be ruined. ","receptive":0.66118}
{"text":"I would first want to clarify that what you want to say in your second sentence is that presuming guilt before fair process is not the right way.  You mean to say that everyone should be presumed innocent before guilt is proven through presentation of facts and a trial.  I certainly agree with you that both sexes are fully capable of lying.  I would say, however, that if a female coed has accused someone on campus of a sexual crime, steps should be in place to offer her some amount of protection from the accused until trial.","receptive":-0.17678}
{"text":"I see your point about the terrible experience for the survivor of the crime, the slow experience of justice and having to deal with the alleged perpetrator still on campus. However, it is also true that the accused needs to have access to due process. Rather than remove the accused from campus and society, perhaps survivor services could be rethought and boosted, so that during due process the survivor is assisted in all manners to feel safe and supported. ","receptive":0.33858}
{"text":"You're saying that the majority interactions are not mentioned in the news. It's only a small number that we hear about. We shouldn't base everything on such a small number of interactions. ","receptive":-0.5029}
{"text":"I understand your points completely. I agree with everything you said, especially that the media portrays these events as being more common than they really are. I will say that I do think that some police officers have an unfair bias, and there have been some tragic cases that are inexcusable. c","receptive":0.31654}
{"text":"I am interested in hearing more I'd your rationale for this subject. I agree that the videos of police terrorizing minorities does not account for each police officer. And does only represent a small population of the enforcement. Do you have any stats you can provide me regarding race relations with minorities and police officers? ","receptive":0.62672}
{"text":"I agree with you that media coverage of police misconduct has improved the general publics' awareness of these injustices.  But could you further explain why you feel the general public may not have vested interest in solutions without the extensive media?  Tell me a little more about personal experiences you may have had, and/or can you give me some recent examples?","receptive":0.91691}
{"text":"I agree with your assessment. However, consider that other people will take this issue from a different perspective. That is, they will consider the public reaction to be that of supporting minorities and the injustice that is occurring. That is where I am. I had not considered this statement to be from the opposing side but of my side of the perception. In this case we need to continue to be advocates for the injustices that are taking place. ","receptive":0.22709}
{"text":"I agree the alleged perpetrator should be removed from campus. This will allow clearer heads to prevail in the investigation. It's important to believe victims, but there also has to be plans in place if the allegation is proven false. ","receptive":0.08858}
{"text":"I agree with this point of view, indicating there should be a full investigation before any accusations or arrests are made from the point of view of the university. There could be circumstances that we are not fully aware of that could change our view of the perpetrator, making this not such a black and white issue. While I agree, we should be logical and not emotional in situations like this, I believe it can be difficult to take emotions out of a situation such as this when basic rights are violated.","receptive":-0.30178}
{"text":"I understand you points. I agree its important to maintain a safe space for the victim who just underwent (possibly) a trauma.  I can partially understand that many assault accusations are indeed credible.  However, may I ask you about the rights of the accused who have not been proven guilty by a court of law yet.","receptive":0.99598}
{"text":"I really agree with you since this will make the victim and other women safe on campus, having the perpetrator around will not be good and healthy for the victim and even rest of the women on campus. If perpetrator is left to move around on campus, he might think Can do it again.","receptive":0.19969}
{"text":"I understand, and agree with your point, that the media blows these instances out of proportion. Many people see a news story and run wild with it, further leading to more coverage on these incidents, whether they are rare or common. That said, I feel racial profiling is still a major issue in our current society, and if the negative confrontations weren't taking place, the media wouldn't be able to report on it. I do believe the media spins stories, but I also believe the facts still exist to give the media the information for their stories. ","receptive":1.27487}
{"text":"I believe all lives are valuable. The duty of a police officer is to protect and serve, meanwhile the duty of a citizen is to trust the police. There are good people in the world, and bad, but you cannot fight hate with hate. Both sides could be wrong. My opinion is lives are valuable on both sides, always! More guns make for more violence. ","receptive":0.4308}
{"text":"I think that it is important that the victim feels safe and has piece of mind. It is also important for the safety of others on campus that an incident doesn't occur again. I also believe that a person is innocent until proven guilty and the perpetrator should have a fair trial, however, for the safety of the campus, this should be a speedy trial. ","receptive":0.64413}
{"text":"I believe that you have clearly thought out your opinion on the issue of a potentially overblown nature of police/minority suspect interaction. I do agree that the narrative pushed by the media is overblown and often counterproductive to police/public relations at large. However, I think that the issue of minority/police relations is one that needs to be discussed from both angles; from the position of the public and the law enforcement community. Simply put minority, especially economically downtrodden areas, communities have a long history of mistreatment by law enforcement and have been disproportionally affected by our \"war on drugs.\" This has lead to a general distrust of law enforcement in these communities which has resulted in these negative situations for both sides. Although it may not be the norm that a suspect is assaulted by law enforcement I believe that we can all agree that transparency in the actions of law enforcement will be positive for everyone and hopefully lead to healing on both sides. I think this will lead to a better feel for law enforcement and the difficult job of policing. Force has its place in the job of policing but where the line is, I'm not quite sure we have a great feel for that as a nation. ","receptive":-1.0029}
{"text":"I have to agree with your point of view. The treatment of minorities by law enforcement has, in fact, been more visible and supports many groups who have protested the use of excessive force when dealing with minorities in many situations. As a nation, we must provide proper policing of all individuals regardless of race, sexual orientation, etc. ","receptive":0.06043}
{"text":"I agree that one innocent person killed is too much. It seems there is a fine line drawn between police and minorities. Your right to say there is evidence of police mistreating minorities but let's also consider the tactics the police use to decide wether or not they should use force. Evidence does also show that police make more good decisions than bad. ","receptive":0.72709}
{"text":"While I understand the media may have taken Black Lives Matter on and sensationalized it, there is a point behind it. Many police shootings have come back as unnecessary and many of the victims were surrendering at the time of their deaths. Some police departments have actually cost themselves money in lawsuits and damages by not properly training their officers to respond appropriately. ","receptive":1.4308}
{"text":"I see what you're saying, and I completely agree with your response. I also think that crimes against minorities are continuously swept under the rug without proper exposure. If people are aware of what is going on, more change will occur.  ","receptive":-0.40254}
{"text":" I would agree, it definitely a subject that has been brought up more and more recently.  It seems like everyday  more videos keep getting leaked.   A person that is armed with gun should have a certain code/values they should be following.  I'll need to research more about this topic. ","receptive":0.80117}
{"text":"I can tell you're very passionate about this topic. I agree that victims deserve the utmost protection. I am concerned that we are delivering punishment for actions before people are allowed to investigate. I think thorough investigation is not only important for the accused, but also for the victim; they deserve the closure that type of process can bring. Then again, they also should be allowed to opt out of participating if the process would be too traumatizing. However, we do have an \"innocent until proven guilty\" standard for doling out legal punishment. The university can take whatever action they need to keep students safe, but in terms of removing them \"from society\", we do need to allow the process to work.","receptive":0.95895}
{"text":"I completely understand your point of view and agree with it wholeheartedly. If we are not made aware of important issues like this, how can we as a nation come to rectify the problem? This type of injustice cannot be hidden and should be talked about and brought to the surface until it is put to an end. ","receptive":-0.51365}
{"text":"i feel like i would have to agree with this statement. while i am sure there are two sides to every story, it is fair to assume that some people might be treated unfairly by our justice system on account of the way they look the fair thing to do in this situation would be to conduct a thorough investigation about the matter using a non-biased third party.","receptive":0.9308}
{"text":"It may seem like public reaction has been overblown but let's look at the reasons why this statement can be true.\n\nPolice now have body cameras that capture video of an actual confrontation that is hard to be disputed.\n\nLooking over all the actual facts of these incidents, makes it easier to decide what happens in these confrontations.\n\n","receptive":0.76413}
{"text":"It sounds like you want the alleged perpetrator to be removed from the campus. I am curious about your opinion. It what ways would their removal help the investigation? Where would the alleged perpetrator go while waiting for the investigation to be finished? What more can you tell me about sexual assaults on college campuses. ","receptive":0.88487}
{"text":"I agree with what you said, they should be removed from the campus. They should be allowed to continue to their studies off campus until proven guilty, however. I don't think their schooling should suffer until they are proven guilty. I do belive they should be removed. It's important to consider innocent until proven guilty, at least to me. ","receptive":-0.07809}
{"text":"I completely understand where you are coming from. I too agree that there is some prejudice against African Americans and the police. However it is proven that the African american population has much more criminal history. I agree it’s wrong to judge someone based upon their color, but some people use their color as an excuse. And that is what has been blown out of proportion.","receptive":-1.1618}
{"text":"I would agree with the statement. The fact that lives are put in danger is enough to warrant additional attention from government to this issue. I would agree that police have been and continue to be heavy handed in their approach to colored minorities. ","receptive":0.06043}
{"text":"I understand the point that unlike the rest of us, police need to have a higher standard of behavior in terms of their own bias because of the fact they are allowed to be armed and use weapons at their discretion against others. I take it that it is because of this expected higher standard that there is less wiggle room for mistakes, personal belief systems and judgments, or human error. I can understand the point of the public reacting more explosively against mistakes and prejudice made by police against minorities precisely because of the high-risk and dangerous, potentially deadly nature of this profession. I would take it that a similar reaction would be appropriate for any other profession where a life hangs in the balance, such as with doctors and surgeons. It is true that one innocent life lost is too much. It is also true that those who say the reaction to police brutality and injustice is overblown are usually identified with the police or not minorities themselves, but sometimes some people use these acts as political capital to push their own agenda, so they want more media attention and hype up the issues to get others to on jump on their bandwagon.","receptive":0.94932}
{"text":"I agree with you that any allegations need to be taken seriously and that the victim should be protected. However, I also feel the need to quickly and preliminary determine if the allegations are serious. It is very harsh to remove someone from campus for an undetermined period of time while allegations are being explored. Though I think it is necessary to move expediently and prevent the victim and accused of interacting, I think that the accusation should be proven to be serious before someone is removed from campus.","receptive":0.64413}
{"text":"There is clearly a racial component to these instances. Police are overly armed, under-trained and often not put through rigorous enough checks for fit. Human life has value, and the authority of a man in uniform does not. The way policing is done in this nation needs to be knocked down and rebuilt from the ground up to protect the most vulnerable of our citizens from state sanctioned execution at the hands of individuals.","receptive":-0.99513}
{"text":"I can see where you are coming from and your points are well taken.  Your allegations will be taken seriously as this is a serious matter.  You are the victim in this situation; however the the until the accused is found guilty he assumed innocent.  There could be limits on the privileges of the accused, but forcing him out of the campus is just not feasible.  ","receptive":-0.13511}
{"text":"I agree with your statement. It is foolish to allow schools to kick out students with no immediate evidence of a crime happening.","receptive":-0.45456}
{"text":"I understand your viewpoint on due process.  The law states that you are innocent until proven guilty.  I think there can be a compromise to this where the accused can be suspended with pay while an investigation is done.  especially with a sensitive topic like this, the university would want to take precautions.","receptive":0.40655}
{"text":"Im just being the devils advocate here, what if the person that was accused did not commit the crime?  Shouldnt they have the oppertunity to prove their innocence?  Of course both people should be removed from contact with each other until guilt or innocence is determined.","receptive":0.27376}
{"text":"Additionally, it has been shown academically and socially that black and brown people are more likely to face harsh consequences as compared to white peers committing the same offense. There is a distinct trend of minorities of all ages and income brackets bearing the burden of heightened police brutality.","receptive":0.11598}
{"text":"While it is important to protect the victim, a larger part of our legal system and culture is innocent until proven guilty. It is critical to make sure that the victim feel acknowledge, but you also want to make sure that the accused is handled accordingly where their life isn't uprooted as well. There could be options that would protect the victim, while not completely uprooting the accused.","receptive":-0.61513}
{"text":"I agree with this to a certain extent.  However the law states a person is innocent until proven guilty so I don't think it is legally sound to immediately take actions to treat a person like they are guilty unless they have confessed.  Maybe we could look at other avenues to make sure the victim feels secure while not prematurely punishing the accused.","receptive":1.53302}
{"text":"I agree that there is a right to be able to live without fear of unreasonable search and seizure. There is also a right to not have to be in fear every time a police officer directs their attention to you. Lately it seems that some police are jumping to conclusions that POC are dangerous, even when all they're holding is a cell phone - resulting in dead \"suspects\". Meanwhile we hear about one white person after another who pulls a handgun on a police officer or hit a police officer, or shot up a school, who are captured alive and unharmed because police properly used de-escalation techniques.","receptive":-0.32846}
{"text":"I can understand your frustration with this situation.  I sense that you feel that the accused person is guilty.  Do you have information about the incident that I haven't heard of?  I'm not as familiar with the justice system as you, how long does it take to process a case like this and what happens to the people involved during that time?","receptive":0.25524}
{"text":"I completely agree that the perpetrators should be removed to protect the victim. I also believe that some of them find a way to slip away onto other schools. They shouldn't just be removed but shouldn't just be allowed to transfer to a new college or university without anyone knowing about it. This will just allow them to commit another offense.","receptive":-0.57809}
{"text":"I have to agree with you. I think your argument for removing the alleged perpetrator hits the nail on the head. I agree that the vast majority of alleged victims are telling the truth and must be protected from the alleged perpetrator to reduce further trauma. However, the follow-up investigation must proceed as quickly as possible to find the truth to the situation so follow up measures can proceed.","receptive":0.21821}
{"text":"I actually agree with most of the tenets of your statement.  However, I feel that any time any person dies as the result of a police interaction, that the situation needs to be evaluated from an objective standpoint.  I would add the 24-hour news cycle to your ideas about social media as far as sensationalizing the situation from a racial standpoint rather than from a human standpoint.","receptive":1.38598}
{"text":"It is true that the mental and physical safety of the victim needs to be considered. It is also true that most victims are being truthful when they make an allegation of sexual assault. Furthermore, it is important to protect other potential victims on campus, including male victims.","receptive":0.57006}
{"text":"I too value human life and the right to dignity, and I understand where you are coming from. While there have been some very serious confrontations between police and minorities that have made have caught the public eye, there are many more interactions that did not end in a violent confrontation. These events do not reach the public view because they are not considered \"newsworthy\" so they do not get attention. ","receptive":0.17154}
{"text":"I agree with you 100%. If anything, not enough is being done to ensure that law enforcers do their job humanely. Sure not ALL law enforcement is bad, but a large majority is. We see proof everyday of their violent acts towards people of color, especially black people. There certainly needs to be some type of reform within the law enforcement. Their lack of competence would get them fired anywhere else.","receptive":-0.27754}
{"text":"I understand that you are concerned about the safety of the rest of the students, but you cannot punish people without a trial. If you allowed this to become a rule, all off the sudden any student on campus would have the ability to get any other student kicked off campus. While false reports are extremely rare, nothing is worse than punishing people when they do not deserve it. ","receptive":0.66265}
{"text":"That makes a lot of sense. While false allegations are rare, the possibility is always there so I see where you're coming from bringing up the tenet innocent until proven guilty. It is also true the accused in some circumstances should have some sort of restriction based on past events/behaviors or even how they currently treat the victim.","receptive":0.42044}
{"text":"It's true that the victim would feel safer. That's a good priority to have, and I can certainly understand why you would advocate for this. And while it's certainly true that the alleged perpetrator would have trouble assaulting more victims, this does all assume a \"guilty until proven innocent\" mindset. Let me ask you about the alleged perpetrator's rights. Heads up, I'm about to use \"they\" as a gender neutral, singular, third-person pronoun. Does the alleged perpetrator have any rights? At what point are their rights violated? What if they are proven innocent? What restitution (if any) would be made to them? In an ideal world, I'd like to have each case examined separately. The more evidence against the alleged perpetrator, the more restricted access they have to campus. I don't know how one would go about setting up clear and fair guidelines for this, however.","receptive":0.64413}
{"text":"It's true that sexual assault on campuses is a very serious problem and that false reports of sexual assaults are rare, so I understand your points. I think that even though such incidents may be rare, though, we should still give the accused due process in investigating and prosecuting accusations against them. Would you agree in general with the presumption of innocence for those accused of crimes? I know that sometimes it can be a hard thing for us to practice, but the centuries of history and reform that have led to our current system of justice have sought to give protections to the accused for good reason, even when their innocence may seem unlikely. Indeed, such principles help to protect everyone.","receptive":0.79228}
{"text":"I agree with you.  The media will take what may be an isolated incident and repeat it over and over until that is all people hear.  I have no doubt that in some cases, a police officer may act incorrectly, however you seldom hear about the successful confrontations where police are able to disarm a situation that could have easily gone wrong. ","receptive":-0.37328}
{"text":"I agree with your reasoning for disagreeing with the above statement. I feel that it shows that society can come together and acknowledge that there is a problem. If the problem was not brought to the forefront then there would be actions taken towards coming up with a solution. ","receptive":1.35672}
{"text":"While I share concerns about campus safety, all students pay tuition to attend school and have the right to be there. The wheels of justice are there to protect victims and the accused. Fortunately, most schools' student conduct processes protect victims by barring the accused students from having contact with the victim while the case proceeds and this allows both students to continue their educations until the case is legally resolved.","receptive":0.71821}
{"text":"I couldn't agree more. I assumed this information was already collected, and therefore stated the perpetrator be removed. Since it is easy to make false accusations about a person all matters must be investigated. If the victim is afraid for their safety in that time there are,  or should be, actions to help keep them safe while the investigation takes place. If found guilty I would assume prison time for the perpetrator. ","receptive":0.32322}
{"text":"I completely agree with you. Police training needs to be implemented so they can diffuse situation instead of compulsively seeking force. There is enough evidence as you say that police are using excessive force and are killing unarmed minorities. ","receptive":0.44932}
{"text":"I would agree that the media plays a huge role in how we perceive events and form our opinions.  To your point, if people choose only to pay attention to the negative actions of police, they will surely form a negative opinion about law enforcement in general (or vice versa).  However, with that said, I think a fair and honest assessment of of how law enforcement engages with minorities shows a pervasive problem with the culture, writ large. ","receptive":0.06654}
{"text":"I think it is important to remove the offender from campus for not only the victim's peace of mind but also because there may be more than one victim. However if the allegation is proven to be false, the complaintant should be removed and charged with making a false statement. The alleged purpatrator is innocent until proven guilty.","receptive":-0.30031}
{"text":"I can see how you would feel this way. Let me ask you about your opinion of the situation. I can see how some men and women would lie. ","receptive":0.83711}
{"text":"Basically before you dismiss someone who has committed a sexual harassment crime the person has to be proven guilty and investigation has to be complete. ","receptive":-0.69067}
{"text":"It is true that this issue is not overblown.  I feel that people of color are more likely to be confronted by police and force is often used.  Sometimes the force is totally uncalled for. ","receptive":1.6345}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from in regards to the confrontations between police and minority crime suspects being kept from the public until recently. I do think to some extent it has been overblown. Sometimes when a topic such as this has been happening, but we are unaware of it, once we learn about it the public can tend to harp on it. Let me ask you about this information now coming to light. Do you think people are searching for cases of this now that they are aware of it or do you really think it has been happening this much all along?","receptive":0.07895}
{"text":"I see your point when you say the incidents have been overblown. The media does seem to want to stir the pot when it comes to these situations. They seem to want to cover them extensively, especially when the suspect is a minority and the officer is white. It seems that there are some that believe that the race of the suspect makes a difference in how they are treated by the police. Would you say that these incidents with minorities are more incendiary because of the way they are covered in the media which, in turn, incites people because they believe what they are shown on the news? What do you think should be done about this?","receptive":0.86747}
{"text":"I agree that the victim would probably feel safer if the perpetrator was removed from campus during the investigation, the perpetrator still has the right to attend classes. \nThere is always the chance that the victim has identified the wrong person and thus the rights of this person could be violated by being removed from campus.  \n","receptive":0.90802}
{"text":"That is a good point, but the lives of the officers involved also have value. The officers are doing their jobs and many times protecting those that are more fragile in the community. ","receptive":-0.95809}
{"text":"I completely agree with your perspective. Once someone has been violated, ensuring their safety is of the at most importance. And ensuring that other people do not become victims of the perpetrator is extremely important. ","receptive":-0.39291}
{"text":"I agree that not a single innocent life should have been lost in the callousness of police actions. In fact, in Australia when someone is considered a threat they will shoot to harm if necessary, but not kill unless all other options have been exhausted. I do, however, believe that the cause had gone too far when people have begun rioting in the streets and needlessly causing harm, chaos, and destruction to innocent bystanders who may or may not support the cause. That being said, one should continue fighting for their rights as what has happened is unforgivable.","receptive":1.37524}
{"text":"The ability of citizens to film and distribute police interactions is a new situation that does require police officers to make hasty responses to video footage that is posted online. They are not afforded the ability to investigate and release their findings. Do you think the rise of police body cameras has helped or hurt these situations?","receptive":0.78876}
{"text":"I agree with your opi ions because targeting and removing students after a sexual assault accusation against them is an unfair move made by college officals especially if they are innocent.However in these types of situations students become leary of other people on campus. ","receptive":0.11489}
{"text":"I beleive if someone made an accusation like that, the person being accused should be taken off campus to make the victum feel comfortable. I agree that the person could be fabracating the story but I still believe the accused should be removed at the moment. Then the further questioning and investigating should begin. This sets an example that this behavior WILL NOT be tolerated.","receptive":-0.67215}
{"text":"The raw number of police contacts each day is not relevant to the fact that a problem with police brutality exists. Just one erroneous death by overzealous police officers is too much. There exists a culture of war within law enforcement circles and this needs to be replaced with a culture of service. ","receptive":-1.89179}
{"text":"I see your point about violent encounters being a small number of the total police encounters that take place in this country. If you worked for the media, how would you re-frame this issue to bring about more accurate reporting? Clearly you are correct, The vast majority of police officers are good, honest people, but the actions of the minority is taint the reputation of everyone.","receptive":-1.05846}
{"text":"I agree that there are police that treat minorities inappropriately or unfair based on their personal bias. I agree that innocent people have been killed or imprisoned as a result of this. However, I don't believe that it's always a racial thing when it comes to black and white. I also think the media can totally twist things around, blow things out of proportion, and so forth. I also think we see what the media wants to show to create drama and a divide. It's not that these things don't happen, but I believe there are cops that use their authority against people regardless of race as well. I believe it happens to all people, not just minorities. Regardless, cops abusing their power is a very serious matter, no matter who it's against.","receptive":-0.1942}
{"text":"I agree that there needs to be due process. Unfortunately this a very complicated issue and there is not a clear black and white answer. Yes people lie. Both men and women. When someone accuses another of a sexual assault there needs be be some protections for both. But when it is found that a person did comet a sexual assault they need to be harshly punished. They need to be made an example of every time until it stops. Likewise when someone lies about being sexually assaulted they need to be punished every time. ","receptive":0.54544}
{"text":"I agree with your point of view. We need to create a safe environment for the victim while the case is being investigated. Women are being victimized all the time and men are getting away with it. The only way to affect change is to make bold sweeping changes in protocol.","receptive":-0.17068}
{"text":"I agree with you that if there is undeniable proof that an assault was committed then they should be kicked out. However, how far do you think we need to go to obtain this proof? If there is camera footage then sure, but should we go so far as to administer a rape kit? Keeping the offender on campus may cause the accuser to constantly have to relive the event.","receptive":-0.91289}
{"text":"I agree with you on this issue. On college campuses, sexual assault is more common than false reports of sexual assault, and women need to feel like they are believed and valued. If the abuser is allowed to stay on campus, the woman will not feel safe, and she'll feel like her accusation is not being taken seriously.","receptive":-0.09661}
{"text":"This is true from the perspective of the victim.  However we need to view this from both sides on and not punish before a determination can be made.  There needs to be some middle ground that is found that allows the peace of mind and protection for the victim while still ensuring the rights of the accused.","receptive":1.0145}
{"text":"I agree completely with you're rationale. It seems very unreasonable to completely remove someone based on allegations and/or rumors. We need to have concrete evidence before subjecting someone to immediate removal. Falsely removing someone from the campus could do more harm to them, let alone the negative influence such a rumor would have after being immediately removed.","receptive":-0.35734}
{"text":"I accept the fact that there are real issues between police and the communities they serve especially with the minority communities but the public's reaction at times has been a little overblown.  It seems as though when there is an incident with police, the police are automatically wrong without looking at all of the evidence and circumstances.  Don't get me wrong, police are not saints and may take their authority much far at times and use excessive force based on what they may have been trained to do.  I just think that officers need to be re-trained to work with different communities.  There should definitely be respect in general and for each other's life from both sides.","receptive":-0.30994}
{"text":"I agree with your premise.  I believe that the accused have rights to remain on campus during the investigation.  The accused person is in fact innocent until proven guilty, or not guilty.  However, removal of the accused may also need to be completed for the safety of the accused.  I can tell you that if it was my daughter who had been sexually assaulted, the accused may not be safe if I know where the accused is at.","receptive":0.23989}
{"text":"While I do agree that social media is a contributing factor to the attention shown when it comes to said topic, it does happen more often than even the news may show. Whether it is a lot of the same issues or not, it is still an issue that should be taken care of. This issue has caused many people to have their lives stolen from them.","receptive":-0.41957}
{"text":"I have to agree mostly that I feel that the accused should be removed from the premises.  But let me ask you about the frequency with which false claims ARE made.  If the claim is indeed false, wouldn't being removed then have an adverse effect on the accused?  Is it possible that THEY would then suffer and not be able to continue their education just the same?","receptive":0.12561}
{"text":"I totally agree with this person. The victim should be protected until the police and school have finished their investigation since the alleged perpetrator may attack the victim or other people during the investigations. Removal of the alleged perpetrator is also important because it protects him/her from any harm until that decision has been made. If the person is proven innocent, then it would be unfair for him/her to be subjected to any form of violence prior to the decision.","receptive":-0.85587}
{"text":"I understand your viewpoint on letting the accused leave on his/her own. I think that it would be better if they automatically leave. If they stay around this can cause harm to the victim. If they are cleared, they can come back with an apology. This is needed to ensure safety. ","receptive":1.19204}
{"text":"I certainly understand your position and see that you feel strongly about it. It's great that you're so concerned about the well-being of the individual who was allegedly harmed by the accused. It's important to protect that individual's safety, but it's also important for us to make sure that we protect the accused individual too because they must be presumed innocent until proven guilty. You make a great point that erring on the side of caution should be pursued but perhaps the most cautious option isn't always immediately removing the accused individual from campus. This might result in creating new victims - the accused themself.","receptive":0.40219}
{"text":"They are not overblown because of the many situations which are still obstructed. We live in an era where surveillance and transparency should be easy, but so far this has not been the case. It should be up to officers and departments to always have body cameras and make those known to the public after an incident. This would remove a lot of tension and hopefully make situations more black and white.","receptive":-0.68831}
{"text":"This is a ridiculous idea to have. Just because we are more readily able to see these confrontations and know about them doesn't mean anything, obviously these things have been going on for years but the problem is that they are going on at all. Police shouldn't be performing the actions that they end up needing to defend, they should be held accountable and be afraid of performing such actions for fear of losing their job. A major issue is that the very system police operate in is one of aggression and intimidation, not one of protecting and serving. They don't uphold the law, they uphold their own power. ","receptive":-2.03248}
{"text":"well it was about sexual assault allegation and they treat is a serious matter and it should also be treat in the same way","receptive":-1.33824}
{"text":"I actually agree with many of your points made. I think that they absolutely should be given a fair trial, because people do lie all of the time, about very important things. At the same time, I do think that the accused should be removed from the campus for the time being so that whether or not the accuser is lying, they are not in harms way. It is best to separate the two parties, and I don't believe that removing them from the campus necessarily means expelling them or arresting them. Just to make sure during the process that they are not coming in to contact with each other. ","receptive":1.32979}
{"text":"I agree with you, the media is the catalyst overblowing this issue. The government needs to find a way to limit and reduce the way the media report issue concerning police and minority crime suspects. ","receptive":1.24194}
{"text":"Although, it is true that a loss of life isn't \"overblown\", that does not mean we should fully blame the police force. Furthermore, I agree that people of color do experience excessive force, but that does not mean white people do not. It is also right that not all law enforcement is bad, some are good too.","receptive":-0.03091}
{"text":"I too value human life and a fair police force. That said many of these confrontations are the result of people who chose to commit crimes or ignore clearly stated instructions by police officers. While I do believe that police training should be modified and procedures strengthened against unnecessary use of force, it must go both ways. Cooperating with a police officer's instructions will do a great deal to de-escalate many of these situations in the first place. ","receptive":0.03739}
{"text":"Although I agree that the media does tend to make such issues seem bigger than they really are, I think that it is important to highlight these issues.  When it comes to minority issues, I don't think it is fair to say that it is not a big deal when there is real life tension between police officers and the minority.  Also, whenever we see police officers not get punished for their crimes towards minorities, it should absolutely be all over the media.","receptive":-0.65436}
{"text":"I see your point, but I think maybe they should suspend the person until the investigation is over. That could keep the victim safe but it would ruin the accused persons life completely. The suspension could be removed from their record if the investigation showed they were innocent.","receptive":-0.28852}
{"text":"The vast majority of interactions between police officers and civilians end routinely, with no one injured, no one aggrieved and no one making the headlines. But when force is used, a new study has found, the race of the person being stopped by officers is significant.The study of thousands of use-of-force episodes from police departments across the nation has concluded what many people have long thought, but which could not be proved because of a lack of data: African-Americans are far more likely than whites and other groups to be the victims of use of force by the police, even when racial disparities in crime are taken into account.\n\n","receptive":0.47605}
{"text":"You bring up an excellent point. Removing someone from a university without evidence is a bad idea. Someone who is innocent might be punished. However, failing to take action might result in a person who is dangerous run around campus. Furthermore, some victims might not have proof of their assault. ","receptive":0.95282}
{"text":"I agree with this point of view. If everyone was simply thrown off campus, or out of any given place for being accused of something people would immediately take advantage of that and it would abuse it. In America you are INNOCENT until proven guilty, not the other way around.","receptive":-1.38413}
{"text":"Although many of these incidents to begin with resisting arrest, we need to get to the core of the issue, which is why these persons are being arrested to begin with.  This is especially important in situations where someone of a different skin color, for instance, in the same situation, were not being subjected to the same treatment.  I agree that the officers' actions should be investigated, its just I think we need a more independent organization to do that investigation as opposed to their fellow officers.  Rioting is one of those things that's inherently bad however, there HAVE been times where it has led to positive social change, even if I disagree with the steps taken to get there.","receptive":-0.00175}
{"text":"I agree that it can depend largely on your personal experience and point of view, but there just seems to be that too many people of color have had negative experiences for them all to be isolated incidents. The police are trained professionals that do help to keep a lot of people safe, but they are also individual human beings with unique flaws which may sometimes affect their judgement and performance. All of us, including the police, can always be striving to improve and do better - and I think that the current public outcry is at it's core asking for the police to just do a little better. ","receptive":0.73063}
{"text":"(Note: I would not actually have an online discussion with this person - I would just scroll on by, but for the purposes of this study, I will pretend.)\n\nWhat exactly is the problem that social media  is contributing to? I'm serious - because in my opinion, \"the problem\" is that police violence is killing black and brown people at alarming and disproportionate rates, and I really don't see how a facebook post leads to police killing more people. It seems as though you might see \"the problem\" as being a little uncomfortable when faced with the anger black mothers feel when their sons are senselessly killed at the hands of those who are supposed to serve and protect. \n\nIt's not \"unfortunate\" that minorities are killed at the hands of police, it's a tragedy that we as a society can do something about, by vastly improved training, by weeding out bad apples (instead of covering for them and protecting them), by holding officers accountable for their actions, by having real oversight and real community involvement, by changing policies that require \"shoot first and ask questions later\" mindsets, by changing the minds of white people whose first impulse is to call the police on a black child playing in the park with a toy gun. \n\nI agree with you that data about police violence could be more comprehensive, but you seem to be sailing right by the point here - less police violence is better for everyone, and it's not acceptable for police to kill unarmed black people just because it sometimes happens to white people, too. \n\n","receptive":-2.46783}
{"text":"It's unfair to the victim to make them have to be around their abuser. It isn't safe and could provoke further assaults. Also, anytime the victim sees the abuser, they can be impacted negatively by memories of the assault. It'd be best to keep the accused person away until they are actually proven not guilty. False accusations are much less common than actual assaults.","receptive":-0.78751}
{"text":"I disagree with your viewpoint. I think that people that get into violent situations with police bring the situation upon themselves by being criminals or being suspicious. People need to listen to cops when they are in these situations in order to not get themselves in danger.","receptive":-1.07355}
{"text":"I absolutely agree with you that social media has played a large part in perpetuating the problem. The constant replay of police vs. minority confrontations just makes people feel more enraged. Our focus has to shift into how we can stop these incidents from happening in the future, and social media is powerful enough to facilitate this from discussion into action.","receptive":1.28236}
{"text":"It is incredibly hard to have \"immediate proof\", of which is usually not believed anyway. The safety of female students on campus matters a great deal more than men having to watch what they say or how they act, which if what they say or how they act can be misconstrued as rape or sexual assault they should be doing it anyway! It is much more common for women to be raped than for them to lie about it and young women should be believed at face value. ","receptive":-1.6137}
{"text":"I fully agree that the perpetrator should be kept away as far as possible from the victim, although I feel evicting them from the campus before they're judged at their trial is a bit extreme. It goes without saying that sexual assault is a heinous, terrible crime and the overwhelmingly majority of sexual assault accusations are true, although it would also be in poor taste have them removed before they are officially judged. Perhaps as someone that has never been a victim of sexual assault by perspective is limited, but I want to ensure a matter this serious is treated with due process.","receptive":1.0541}
{"text":"I believe this is fair. I have seen multiple cases where the accuser lied just because they had problems with the person they were accusing whether it be relationship problems or what have you. I feel like the innocent until proven guilty motto is fair in this situation.","receptive":-0.16518}
{"text":"While the media may blow some issues out of proportion you have to take into account the systemic racism that permeates our culture.  These things are happening and have been happening for years, you're just hearing about them now.  I agree it depends on your personal experience, which you clearly haven't experienced such discrimination.","receptive":-0.64688}
{"text":"I think that we can agree that someone who is convicted should receive punishment for their crimes and be removed from society. I am concerned for the preservation of due process, especially for someone who is accused but not yet charged or in custody for the crime. I hear your concern for the victims, and I am deeply concerned for them too, but if we don't have due process then we jeopardize being able to go to trial and get a conviction. There are no shortcuts in the justice system. ","receptive":-0.13939}
{"text":"Social media can inflame a situation, but that is not the only problem. Police have consistently targeted minorities in situations that do not call for it. Social media is a problem that needs to be fixed to ease tensions.","receptive":-0.38268}
{"text":"I agree with what you said, but what if the charges were false. I don't think its right to remove someone from the campus without proof of the charges. There are to many of these cases where the supposed victim is lying.","receptive":-0.05095}
{"text":"I see where you're coming from and I agree to an extent. I personally believe that accused and accuser should both be removed from campus for their own safety. This way, in the rare event of there being a false accusation, no one is unfairly treated. The victim gets time to be away at a safe place and to recover properly. If there was an act of sexual assault the person responsible is removed from being able to do it on campus again as well. ","receptive":0.40648}
{"text":"I agree that the victim would feel safer if the alleged perpetrator was removed from the campus.  There probably would be less victims if the perpetrator was removed.  This would be true if the alleged perpetrator was in fact guilty of the sexual assault.  We need to make sure to be careful and not say someone is guilty before the proof is there.","receptive":0.53067}
{"text":"While I respect your statement and understand why you feel this way, I would also like to present my feelings on the subject. How about all of the times the police act like this that are not reported or in small towns (like mine) where every day when you step outside the same police harass you and treat you unfairly? I can see both sides, yours and mine, and feel the truth is always somewhere in the middle.","receptive":-0.20399}
{"text":"It is true that they may be innocent, if so, they have nothing to be afraid of. But there's also the chance that they may not be innocent. In that case their presence would cause trauma to the victim. So I say it may be in the rules that the accused stay away till the investigation is complete which should happen as fast as possible.  ","receptive":-1.35239}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from when you say that these confrontations have been overblown. It is true that the public has overlooked so many facts. Sometimes it is the case that the public overreacts. I agree that there should be more time to conduct the investigation of the officers.  ","receptive":1.10041}
{"text":"I respectfully disagree with you.  In many of these cases, police action has caused the death of individuals, and evidence overwhelmingly points - in many cases - to the action being completely unnecessary.  These incidents happen very often, and in many cases, the officers involved do not have any sort of punitive consequence for their behavior.  You speak of the lack of thorough investigation, but in many cases, the cops still get off even after a thorough investigation is conducted.","receptive":-0.24774}
{"text":"I do agree, social media has allowed us to be more informed of police interactions. I do also agree that we have had a lot the same things going on for decades. Personally, I do not agree that it has been overblown.  Things need to change.  Police can not continue to do some to the things they are doing today.","receptive":-0.02604}
{"text":"That all makes sense.  I agree with the need to protect the rights of the accused.  I also agree that there should be circumstances where a one-size-fits-all solution might not be the best choice, such as previous violent convictions or documented behavior.  In general, a person's rights should never be infringed upon, unless the exercise of those rights infringe upon anothers' rights.  We've all heard that your right to swing your fist stops where another's nose begins.  Perhaps, the damage done to the accuser by way of trauma and fear of the accused is more of a incursion on their rights than a temporary incursion to the accused to be on campus.","receptive":0.99066}
{"text":"I believe it is a bit overblown. Anytime a police officer uses his weapon on a minority the media and groups of people are attacking the police before knowing any facts. This must make it extremely hard for the police to protect themselves and do their job. There are unjust uses of force by police, but let's get the facts before we convict them.","receptive":-0.94537}
{"text":"I agree that it is a serious crime and if the accused person is guilty, they should face serious consequences. However, occasionally false accusations are made, and as rare as that may be, I believe it would be premature to fully remove a person from campus until some kind of investigation is made into the allegations. While we both agree that someone who committed sexual assault should be removed from campus, the way our justice system works is that the person making the claim has the burden of proof, and the accused is presumed not guilty until proven otherwise.","receptive":1.13217}
{"text":"I agree that reporting the lost of a life is never overblown and is always a serious situation because that person has people that cares about them. You make a good point about the footage that people capture on cell phones  and body cameras. I also believe that law enforcement's main priority is and should be to protect but unfortunately, people in those position sometimes use their power and position in a negative way.","receptive":1.32938}
{"text":"There is another point of view that must be considered. If the accused perpetrator were allowed to remain on campus, and they are indeed guilty, then the victim would be placed in a difficult position. It is possible that the victim could be subject to harassment by the alleged perpetrator that could be mental and/or physical in nature. ","receptive":0.44616}
{"text":"Initially my thoughts were to remove the accuser immediately to protect the alleged victim, but after reading your reasoning, I now say I agree with you because I didn't think of the rights of the accused. You bring up a very good point that it makes the most sense that the one being accused be the one to remove themselves from the campus until the accusation is proven to be true, then and only then would I now say that it is fair to now remove the accused. ","receptive":1.19726}
{"text":"I agree that the rights of the accused are as valid as the rights of the accuser and that extra protection for the alleged victim may be necessary. Perhaps there are measures that could satisfy the rights of both the accused and the accuser which would not preclude them from maintaining academic performance. It is definitely a subject worth further investigation and planning. ","receptive":0.59392}
{"text":"I agree that the accused should get a fair trial but if there is reasonable evidence that a sexual assault has been committed I don't think it is unreasonable to temporarily remove the accused from the campus. It would be important that if claims are proven false the accuser would have serious repercussions. I think this would allow authorities to move quickly to protect victims, while discouraging false claims.","receptive":0.63324}
{"text":"I agree, social media is not helping with the issue and can cause things to be overblown. However, I believe that social media is only highlighting problems that were already existent. I agree social media does not help analyze the data but I don't think that should be its job.","receptive":0.72442}
{"text":"Regardless of how many police contacts there are, there is still an issue of racism and power-play in police interaction with minority suspects. The issue is that some police will still act on biases, resulting in violence, because of their attitudes towards minorities. Any number of these incidents is too high, and police need to be held to a higher standard since they are meant to serve and protect the people, not cause unnecessary violence. Public reaction and backlash only brings attention to this issue and helps in the long run, people are passionate about this because they want equality; it is not overblown.","receptive":-0.2388}
{"text":"I agree with you on the fact that they s fouls not be removed until the investigation is complete. However, i don't think the victim should have to leave the university either. I think it would be in the best intrest of all involved to keep the investigation strictly between the parties involved. As well as keep the parties seperated at all cost. ","receptive":0.19169}
{"text":"I agree wholeheartedly that a person is innocent until found guilty.  I also believe there are always different sets of circumstances that need to be considered before simply removing the accused person's right to continue to have access to the campus.  Should an assault take place where there were witnesses and there is no doubt that an assault has taken place, at that time, the police should become involved and the law at that time would be in the position of keeping the campus free from any risk associated with the perpetrator of the assault.","receptive":0.55357}
{"text":"I think that in principle this is correct-- the burden of proof is on the accuser rather than the accused and the accused should remain innocent until proven guilty. On the other hand, it must be recognized that crimes of this nature create major and often insurmountable barriers to establishing either innocence or guilt. I agree that anyone accused of sexual assault should not be incarcerated or otherwise punished until due process is carried out except for extreme cases where there are grounds to believe they are very likely to commit further crimes unless incarcerated. But it seems reasonable to have them temporarily removed from campus or at least contact with the victim (classes, residence center) until the facts of the case have been established and a further assessment can be made, in the interest of overall public safety and the safety of the victim. ","receptive":0.4073}
{"text":"I think it's a complicated issue. You bring up a good point about police using excessive force. There must be quite a few restrained officers as well out there working hard being good citizens, loving their neighbors. The ones who judge and racially profile could be more prepared, trained better to evaluate the level of force needed in any given situation. They should connect better with local communities and be a bigger presence in them to build trust. It's unfortunate someone had to die. It's true that social media lacks more proactive response, althought their role is more as a biproduct. I've seen instances where social media was used as a tool by non-profit organisations to contribute to solutions to this problem.","receptive":1.40644}
{"text":"I agree with the statements regarding the media falsely putting out a biased view for fault to be mainly placed in the officers involved in these situations. For the protection of the officer and the general public, officers should be placed in temporary suspension with a pay provided by some type of insurance, similar to workers compensation. This would provide the officer’s family support and job security while legal proceedings are being dealt with. ","receptive":0.61116}
{"text":"In this study how things improve the american history and politics.","receptive":-0.46905}
{"text":"I agree with everything you said. They are innocent until proven guilty. So many people put out false sexual assault allegations and it screws so many people everyday. There needs to be legitimate evidence of a sexual assault before authorities take action in my opinion. It makes no sense for someone to just put out a sexual assault allegation but there is no evidence of any physical assault on their body, yet authorities still take action on the perpetrator. It ruins a lot of lives and I think that the justice system needs to enforce innocent until proven guilty.","receptive":-0.89812}
{"text":"I see your point that we need to get someone conviction sooner to avoid further stress and damage, but imagine for a second that the accused was innocent. Many times in society there have been false claims made against people and it has damaged their lives. It is true that we have to wait for the wheels of Justice to turn and sometimes it may be slow, but that is the right thing to do. Innocent until proven guitly is for the most part, a good policy. ","receptive":0.6345}
{"text":"It should depend on each circumstance. Any rule that says the school should always do one thing or another will not be fair to everyone, but maybe some. If the circumstances of the instance are severe enough, or the circumstances surrounding the event, perhaps the school should remove both the acuser and the accused together while the investigation continues. In truely severe cases, perhaps the entire school would shut down. However, in other cases, the authorities may view the circumstances as not quite rising to the level of suspending any students at all. Sexual assaults come in varying levels of severity.","receptive":0.36476}
{"text":"I agree that the media tends to exploit these perceptions in the viewing audience.  It is true that one's perceptions can be influenced by the news.  It is also true that people have probably seen confrontations with police in their own neighborhoods or seen someone be hassled for being a minority, but yes, it also really depends on your own life experiences.","receptive":0.39804}
{"text":"I can see your point. I agree that the behavior of the police was inappropriate.The minority citizens are human beings and should be treated fairly, but the public outrage was a little overblown.","receptive":0.2871}
{"text":"I understand you wanting the perpetrator of a sexual assault immediately removed from campus, but perhaps the perpetrator could be removed from classes until an investigation is completed.  You are correct that it's much easier to believe the victim instead of the abuser, but all aspects of the assault allegation need to be reviewed and considered. Both the abuser and the victim need to be interviewed by school personnel and perhaps the police brought in for an investigation. ","receptive":0.69363}
{"text":"I completely agree with you. I do believe police officers overstep and the majority of the time it goes un-noticed or is not documented. What everyone fails to realize though is that it happens to all people, regardless of race. I also understand that firearms are needed in certain instances, but I would rather see officers prioritize non lethal methods.","receptive":1.11305}
{"text":"I totally agree with everything you say. I believe the media is at fault for a lot of the negative attitudes toward law enforcement. The media just wants to sell their product; they don't care so much about reporting facts. ","receptive":-0.7747}
{"text":"having someone immediately i completely agree they they should be kicked out. however without a good amount of evidence to prove.","receptive":0.37187}
{"text":"I think he is kind of right because we do not have the right to judge someone without a good evidence so i think waiting is the best thing they need to do.","receptive":0.5242}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from when you state that everyone has a potential to lie. It is true that it would be unfair to remove someone from campus without proving the validity of a claim against them. It is also true that a survivor of a crime might be severely impacted if their attacker is allowed to stay on campus. Because of this we can both agree that the situation is complex and will depend on the details.","receptive":0.14962}
{"text":"Well it is true that the media plays a large role in this case that does not mean that it is not happening at almost the same rate i believing in solving the problems and not just shifting blame to the media for doing what they know how to do best.","receptive":-0.71309}
{"text":"I understand that the perpetrator should be innocent until proven guilty. Nevertheless, we need to protect the accuser. I can see your point about doing the necessary investigations because some will lie for attention and manipulation. However, what if it did really happen? The accuser needs to feel protected and safe. Therefore, it is better to not allow the perpetrator on campus.","receptive":-1.47394}
{"text":"I understand your point that there are a lot of interactions with police that do not go badly in America every day, and that is indeed the case for a lot of situations. However, I would also note that even though it may be rare for police to engage in inappropriate violent behavior towards individuals, especially minority crime suspects, the cost of those instances is very high and often leads to severe injury or death. Because of the severe social and individual costs of these negative situations, I still think that even though these cases are rare, the public reaction to them is still proportional. ","receptive":0.84184}
{"text":"False accusations of rape are common on college campuses, and in removing the person from the campus like a prisoner before any sort of evidence is provided is the opposite of \"innocent until proven guilty.\"","receptive":-1.66215}
{"text":"You are right, social media is a game-changer for this issue. But the behavior of these cops is indefensible. Phones with cameras aren't the problem so much as the fact that these assaults, profiling, and brutality are a part of the American police forces and are defended and perpetuated by the good old boys club that has been the rule of our police forces for decades.","receptive":-1.03338}
{"text":"Although these confrontations may account for a small percentage of incidents, any number of unjust confrontations would be too many. There is without question a disproportionate number of minorities being affected by this. This issue needs to be addressed as it is a threat the rule of law in our nation.","receptive":-1.82648}
{"text":"I understand your point about issues being started due to a suspect not complying with orders. However, in some scenarios, these orders can be given in a contradictory manner, and can confuse a suspect. While I agree that this issue needs to be looked at more thoroughly, maybe we can also look at the policies and procedures that lead to these events occurring at all? ","receptive":1.23669}
{"text":"What ever happened to innocent until proven guilty? Taking action like this, according to one person's report alone, should not be allowed or encouraged. It encourages other people to make reports based on bias and it is wrongful to disallow the accused perpetrator from continuing education based on this. How can you ruin someone's entire reputation and life based on something not determined to be factual? What if they didn't commit the crime, what if the other person simply has a grudge and they know the rules will work in their favor?","receptive":-1.7341}
{"text":"I agree with you that the rights of the accused are important. However, I  think it is reasonable to keep them temporarily away from the campus until the allegations are investigated. The investigators should therefore prioritize timeliness in handling these cases and If the allegations are deemed to be true, the accused will be permanently banned.","receptive":0.82621}
{"text":"i agree that social media has contributed to this because they just share these pictures over and over not really trying to make a difference ","receptive":-0.44211}
{"text":"This is America and you are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. You can't just remove a person based on an accusation. What if that person was you or your son or daughter would you be okay with it then?","receptive":-1.64968}
{"text":"I see that you acknowledge there are issues being seen among this treatment of minority people by police. However, there have been issues like this for several years and I think if you go back in time you will see that it's not more frequent but rather just seen more nowadays. This is due to technology and social media.","receptive":0.42239}
{"text":"While I agree that the person is dangerous and could terrorize others, we have to understand that the suspect is always innocent until proven guilty, not the other way around. It is true that the situation is sad, and we do need to wait for justice to change. Furthermore, the victim may be going through a lot of stress, but a person wrongfully accused would also be going through an equally terrible situation. We can all agree that sexual assault is terrible, but we need to make sure that justice is still ensured when accusing and charging suspects of accusation rather than automatically removing them from campus.","receptive":0.12105}
{"text":"What you stated is true. In the United States we are innocent until proven guilty.  I didn't even think about this until you pointed it out to me. Being a woman, when I hear of a sexual assault, my immediate reaction and feeling is to believe the person who claims the assault.  I forgot to even consider that the person who is being accused of the crime could in fact be innocent. ","receptive":0.14257}
{"text":"It is true everyone one is innocent until proven guilty however, were aren't talking sending someone to jail. just separating people until everything is sorted out.hopefully letting information sort itself out.","receptive":-0.7867}
{"text":"I disagree with the above poster that interactions between the police and minority 'suspects' are overblown. Without social media, crooked cops who prey upon minority citizens will continue in their unlawful actions among that segment of the populace. It is important to note a policeman's job is to serve ALL citizens, not the ones who are of the dominant society. When a policeman breaks that oath, he or she is subject to the same laws they are supposed to uphold. The phrase 'no one is above the law' should also apply to those wearing the badge as well. To not do so will only lead to anarchy within society and no one wants that. Social media ensures policeman abide by their duty as to serving all of the citizens of a community or city, as long as their actions fall within the scope of the law.","receptive":-0.31789}
{"text":"I agree that due process and a fair trial are very important.  I also feel that these accusations are very serious and deserve to be treated in a very serious manner.  While everyone is indeed capable of lying, there is still a serious charge here that needs to be looked into further.  The thought of removing the accused from campus is a big step, but I feel a necessary one until the situation can be further investigated.","receptive":0.15952}
{"text":"Yes, it may be true that false sexual assault reports are uncommon. However, there should be an assumption of innocence until proven guilty. There should be a system between both options that does not include letting the alleged perpetrator go free, and immediately kicking them out.  ","receptive":0.08088}
{"text":"I can see your point. I understand why you feel that confrontations between police and minorities have not been overblown,  but there are more minorities in prison due to crimes they actually have committed. ","receptive":0.28653}
{"text":"the men lie and women lie, everbody is capable of lying.","receptive":-0.6776}
{"text":"I understand where you're coming from. There's certainly a significant presence of people resisting arrest and then being prosecuted for it. However, I also understand the other side: as a minority person, there seems to be a significant difference between arrest rates of different races, and the disparity seems to be larger when you take into account how many of these instances are fatal. Even if these aren't at all common, it appears that we both agree that the media attention to said incidents is drawing attention to something that would be overlooked otherwise. ","receptive":1.01802}
{"text":"I agree that to immediately act is to assume the accusation is true, however I believe removing them from campus while investigation is ongoing is the best course of action. Removing the person from campus is not necessarily a form of restraint or official arrest. ","receptive":0.23337}
{"text":"The victim has already suffered a great trauma through the experience and reliving the trauma through reporting. I don't believe that the victim should have to also suffer in their schoolwork by leaving campus. I also do not believe the accuser should have to choose between potentially facing their perpetrator on campus or continuing to participate in their education (which they pay for).","receptive":-1.2049}
{"text":"I appreciate you sharing your opinion. More conversation is needed on these issues and we need to know how people in communities fee. Both police, law enforcement and victims and their families. \nIt must be quite a job to do, but it terrifying to call policeman and feel unsafe for your friends and families.","receptive":1.31266}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from. It is easy to feel like people are misinformed, but the media has responsibility to report the news. If profiling or misconduct is being perceived it's probably because the the incident report has some evidence of it actually taking place.","receptive":0.66637}
{"text":"While I agree that social media can be inflammatory, I disagree that social media has detracted from improving the dialogue around police brutality, specifically as it relates to interactions with minorities. In fact, in many instances, the attention these cases have received has directly impacted laws about police interactions (i.e. body cams).","receptive":-0.11624}
{"text":"I concur with your view completely. While sexual allegations should always be taken seriously, one cannot revoke the rights of the accused until proven guilty. That's not to say I'm defending the accused, but they do deserve a fair and just trial. For better or worse, citizens are innocent until proven in America. In regards to removing the alleged perpetrator from campus, I feel such actions should only be taken if the accused has a previous track record of breaking the law. However, I would support giving the accused a restraining order until all the facts are out.","receptive":0.19876}
{"text":"The problem with this sentiment is that it ignores that fact that these incidences happen disproportionately to one group of individuals than others. It's not unlike saying that very few people are murdered each day, so why is it an issue if the ones being murdered are all from the same group? Just because something is infrequent doesn't mean it is fair or just. ","receptive":-1.23563}
{"text":"I understand that a victim will feel terrified and have no \"peace\" of mind if and when they do see their alleged perpetrator on campus. One should not assume that the perpetrator will face jail time when they have no context on how or even what the incident was. Only a judge in a court of law has the power to make such decisions concerning this. Up until a court judgement is made, it remains an accusation, and a brash removal of said person from campus seems a bit overzealous. ","receptive":-0.5616}
{"text":"The crime was an interesting with men and women.The men lie with women,all people are lie with change this crime.Both are lying that is called double crime. Doing crime is believed sexual cases assault its culture ","receptive":-0.97399}
{"text":"I see your point of view; however, the accusation should be investigated before any decisions are made. This is a complicated situation, which is why an investigation needs to be conducted. I agree that once there is evidence or intent shown, the perpetrator should be removed from the campus. ","receptive":0.35617}
{"text":"The best way to handle escalating situations is to use good verbal intervention strategies, and to have the confidence to use them skillfully in the midst of chaos. These seven techniques will help you reduce the anxiety and defensiveness that often precedes greater conflict — so you can prevent disruptive behavior from accelerating. ","receptive":-0.84302}
{"text":"I understand that you feel someone being removed from Campus is 'ridiculous', but it might be a good idea to immediately remove the student to help in the fear of the victim.  You mention that setting a precedent of fear would not be good, but also setting a precedent of removing for safety reasons could be strongest statement that it is not acceptable and hopefully sexual assault will be reduced.","receptive":0.50518}
{"text":"Protecting the well-being of the victim is good. I see your point that the victim might feel traumatized by what happened especially if he or she has to worry about encountering the alleged perpetrator within the campus. It would still be a good idea though to make sure that the alleged perpetrator gets due process because condemning an innocent can happen during this kind of situation if everyone just jumps into a conclusion. I agree that this is a difficult situation and that is why it is more imperative that cases like this go under close scrutiny to make sure that justice has been achieved.","receptive":1.02552}
{"text":"Although i agree you should be able to live without fear of unreasonable search and seizure. The stats on these are significantly lower then gang crime and just isolated indents.","receptive":-0.91225}
{"text":"I respect your perspective and do understand the need for the victim to feel safe.  However, I still do believe in our justice system where you are innocent until proven guilty.  Without that layer of justice, accusations will simply become sentences and that's a dangerous society to live in.","receptive":0.10907}
{"text":"You have to consider the rights of the victim as well as the perpetrator.  Removing the alleged perpetrator from the campus (temporarily while being investigated) is a simple move to protect the victim while gathering further evidence. This shouldn't be a permanent removal, but a temporary one to keep the victim safe from intimidation. Also a university campus is not a legal court and does not have to strictly adhere to 'innocent until proven guilty.' While admirable, that phrase is not applicable to every part of life as you can't necessarily prove people innocent or guilty in every single situation, yet decisions do have to be made. ","receptive":-0.81205}
{"text":"There is no doubt that people frequently overreact. I think, however, that there remains an underlying problem. There would be no overreaction if there were nothing to react to.","receptive":0.21641}
{"text":"Well true these issues have existed for a very long time. Now we start to see more case due to technology cellphones and social media.","receptive":-0.24979}
{"text":"Innocent until proven guilty is just that; we should not assume an accused person is guilty of a crime until they have been given due process. While I am very much in favor of protecting sexual assault victims, immediately removing another student from campus is a bit extreme. Expeditious legal processing should occur such that the accused may either be cleared or sentenced. While many who claim they have been sexually assaulted are proven correct, there has been a number of well-documented cases where this is not the case. It would be unjust to remove the accused from campus without ensuring that they are in fact guilty of the crime.","receptive":0.07356}
{"text":"Every crime is punish the culprit or prisoner.But the innocent peoples are killed by cops.This rules are infraction .If they minorities who themselves are cops.  There caught innocent minorities shot and killed by police","receptive":-0.56589}
{"text":"I absolutely agree that people deserve dignity, respect and should not be subjected to unreasonable searches. However, i do believe that at times the media and groups of people will make thimgs bigger or different than they really are. And we need to be skeptical to avoid being lied to.","receptive":-0.231}
{"text":"While I also value all human life, that would include the police officers. Of course, they have a proclivity to self-protection. Is their life worth less than anyone else's? They, on a daily basis, encounter some bad people and they are not only protecting the general public but also themselves. ","receptive":-0.26749}
{"text":"The person accused is innocent until proven guilty. You are not judge, jury, and executioner. What right do you have to suggest his removal? What if the allegations are proven false?","receptive":-1.95171}
{"text":"I agree. It would be wrong to remover the alleged perpetrator from campus because they may be innocent. If you remove them then they may not have an opportunity to finish their schooling, also if they are removed because of an accusation then everyone will assume that they are guilty and this could ruin their life if they are not guilty due to attacks of some form.","receptive":-0.51423}
{"text":"While the legal system does indeed rest upon the tent of \"innocent until proven guilty\", a temporary suspension from school is neither legal restraint nor arrest, and schools need to consider the safety of their students as paramount.  Even in the legal system, people can be- and are- arrested before they're brought in front of a jury to establish their guilt or innocence anyway, so in addition to being a false equivalency regarding a sexual assault accusation at school, so it's not true that restraint can't be used until a suspect has been proven guilty.  Knowing that an accusation of sexual assault will likely result in a long, emotional trial wherein the accuser is made to reveal very personal details and have their private lives subject to public scrutiny, false rape/assault accusations are very unlikely.","receptive":-0.10145}
{"text":"I agree there are benefits from having the alleged perpetrator removed from campus, however I see some benefits from not having the alleged perpetrator removed from campus.  Although, the accuser may have less fear with the alleged perpetrator removed, there is a chance the alleged perpetrator is innocent.  Without a proper investigation before removing the alleged perpetrator, the alleged perpetrator is being punished for something they are innocent of.","receptive":0.52622}
{"text":"people need to update themselves on facts.\nsome people should not engage in conversations they have little knowledge about\n","receptive":-1.58918}
{"text":"I completely agree that as soon as someone is convicted, he or she should be put in prison. However, when an accusation is made, the alleged perpetrator is considered innocent until proven guilty - not by our opinions, but in a court of law. There must be a way to minimize contact between the accuser and the alleged perpetrator until the wheels of justice have turned. ","receptive":1.10343}
{"text":"I see your point on the accuser should remove themselves, but the accuser needs to be removed one way or another.  This is protecting both parties, the accuser, and the other students on campus.  I believe you are right in saying that the accusations are not enough proof, but this is enough to be removed for the protection of all parties.  If they are not willing to remove themselves, as you suggest, then they should be removed, without force.  ","receptive":0.38284}
{"text":"I agree that due process is the absolute cornerstone to our legal system; however, removing them from campus is similar to being held in jail without bail until the trial. In the event the person is guilty and remains on campus, the school is at a high liability for any subsequent attack at the hands of that person. Removing the alleged perpetrator from campus is not the same as expelling them. It is a temporary measure until the matter is settled.","receptive":-0.71814}
{"text":"Minorities have been outspoken about the relation between police and them since before the civil rights era. The current media has helped bring more attention to it. Our prison system shows that minorities have disproportionately been targets.","receptive":-0.73796}
{"text":"I don't see things that way.  It's an accusation, not court determined guilt.  It's not fair to expect the accused to be treated as guilty without a trial.  What if the \"victim\" isn't truthful and you've had the accused removed? Now you will have punished an innocent person.  It must go through due process first.\n","receptive":-0.59468}
{"text":"The number of false reports of assault are a very small minority. In contrast we have data proving that the majority of assaults are not reported at all due to many concerns. Those include further action taken by the person who they were assaulted by. The alleged perpetrator being removed from the location makes is easier to have a full investigation. ","receptive":-0.56364}
{"text":"I agree. The majority of people in society don't have any context to go off of and they immediately react to violence against minorities. These clips of violence by copies promote anger across several communities and perpetuate this growing hate towards the police. ","receptive":-0.41626}
{"text":"The key word here is alleged. As seen recently during the Justice Brett Kavinaugh hearing, not all allegations are true. Removing an alleged perpetrator is a declaration of guilty until proven innocent.","receptive":-0.47239}
{"text":"I agree with this person. But we need to know if this person did do a sexual assult. We ca't take him off campus if he did not do it.","receptive":-1.14439}
{"text":"as i agree with the fact that the number of nonviolent contacts between cops and citizens is greater then the violent ones but i feel that this doesn't make the ones that happen any less important and it is true that the media focus too much on one race when violence has happened on all races and should be talked about equally  ","receptive":0.38603}
{"text":"The fact that the media is persuaded by different groups is correct. And 400,000 police contacts daily is also factual. But the amount of violent and deadly confrontations between police officers and minorities is very alarming. Also i'm quite sure that many of these confrontations never reach the media or public eye.","receptive":-0.21756}
{"text":"I agree that the police have even more pressure than they did before due to the presence of social media and the use of cell phones. However, I think that this makes them more accountable. If more people are watching they are less likely to abuse their position. \n\nI also agree that the same issue has been ongoing for a while but that doesn't mean that it is overblown. It is affecting a specific group of people and should be addressed to the scale that it is affecting them. The police is there to protect and serve EVERYONE. No one group should feel victimized by the police and if that is the case there needs to be a bright light shone on it so that the issue can be addressed. Although cell phones and social media brought the issue to light people of black communities for years have felt victimized by police, which hasn't changed for them. The only change is the world knows about it now. ","receptive":-1.03051}
{"text":"The ''accused'' should not be kicked off campus immediately. Too many times in the past have we seen a ''rapist'' be falsely accused of the crime. I understand your emotions and your apathy towards victims. But one cannot be considered guilty without standing trial. Therefore they should not face any type of punishment before they are found guilty. Removing them from the environment in which they are trying to better themselves with education is no way to promote a safe campus. Let's say the accused in this instance is guilty. When he is found guilty of the crime he should be immediately expelled from the school. Then allow the authorities to give him the punishment the courts see fit. I'm sorry but in today's society, too many innocent people are getting punished while too many ''victims'' aren't actual victims. And if for one second you think a woman wouldn't lie about being raped I have more than one example I can show you. Oh and as an add on. If the accused isn't guilty and it was a false accusation. The ''victim' should be expelled and forced to face the same amount of punishment he/she would have received had they committed the crime.","receptive":-1.57447}
{"text":"The loss of life is certainly tragic whether it or innocent or not. Your response just shows that you are capable of applying stereotypes and classifying and not well educated about the issue. Try to do more research before jumping to conclusions.","receptive":-1.80121}
{"text":"I think the majority of campus sexual assaults go unreported. Someone who is actually brave enough to report this crime should be taken seriously. Women who do report attacks face a barrage of scrutiny which leave them feeling that they are constantly being victimized. I believe they could better handle the pressure without having the person who allegedly assaulted them around to constantly remind them of the attack.","receptive":-0.83515}
{"text":"The same way that a football team has an offensive line and a defensive line, apologetics can be divided into offense – giving arguments for the truthfulness of Christianity – and defense – responding to objections against Christianity. So, when someone raises an objection to Christianity, they are trying to put you on defense,Sure, you could have given a lecture on how science points us to a divine Creator, through the cosmological, fine-tuning, and design arguments. But why should you do all the heavy lifting? That’s the skeptic’s job! Let the skeptic try to make a scientific case against God’s existence, and if he can’t, then show how science actually provides evidence for God’s existence. That’s much more impactful..,,,","receptive":-1.99367}
{"text":"I agree with your statement and find this information very true. Police officers are here to force the rules and be fair to everyone but sometimes there is bad officers that breaks the law and need to be punished. ","receptive":0.0373}
{"text":"I believe immediate proof would have to be presented to begin with, so that is already baked into the situation. Also, it is not a permanent ban, it is temporary. There also could be put into place reparations for the student if it turns out they were unjustly accused on something they did not do. It is not perfect, but there are better ways to go about it than what the current system holds. ","receptive":0.52317}
{"text":"I fully agree that the alleged perpetrator should be afforded due process, it's only right. But I think they should at least be suspended while the investigation is still ongoing for both their own and other's safety on the campus. And if the woman is found to be lying she should receive the sentence the person she lied on would've gotten if the accusations were true. I think that's fair. And the alleged perpetrator should not receive any penalties academically while they're dealing with this.  ","receptive":0.10494}
{"text":"Whether the situation has been overblown b the media is irrelevant. The confrontation should never have even taken place if there were not already some bias existed in the police force. Many so-called resistance to arrest were not violent yet have met with violence from the police.","receptive":-1.52333}
{"text":"The person in question should be held up, but at a point where they are guilty until proven innocent. Those on question need to have a fair and logical trial before being judged. But everyone needs to be calm and level headed.","receptive":-0.14996}
{"text":"The police are trained to do their job.  They try to make the best decisions that they can. They need to quit being judged for doing their job.","receptive":-2.18914}
{"text":"I agree that a person should not have to face consequences for a crime that they have not been charged guilty of. I also think that the victim should have some feeling of safety from the person that is being accused. I honestly think it would be better for both parties to voluntarily remove themselves from the close quarters that they are in until the issue is resolved. ","receptive":0.0987}
{"text":"there may be limited circumstances where an accused person may need to be barred from campus or otherwise restrained , such as previous violent convictions or documented behavior","receptive":0.36028}
{"text":"There is no question that social media has brought a lot more attention to police brutality over the past few years. Whether or not there have actually been more instances of police brutality or social media is just blowing it out of proportion is uncertain. What it has done is shine a light on the matter and hopefully improve police conduct.","receptive":1.4291}
{"text":"In all fairness to both parties, a cooling down period that involves separating the accused from the campus environment and the accuser might be adventitious during the investigation. Careful consideration of the facts during this time should be afforded both parties to ensure an just and amicable resolution to this unfortunate event. ","receptive":1.1854}
{"text":"Actually, the public reaction to recent confrontations between police and minority crime suspects has been overblown. It is not just the minorities that the killings have happened to. The minorities are the ones that cause a big scene and make it this way.","receptive":-1.10379}
{"text":"Yes, there are times when it seems that public reaction has been overblown but that is in large part due to the media's focus on such outcries. I understand that it seems like people are getting angry without knowing the whole story. While it may seem that people are blowing things out of proportion, the argument can also be made that perhaps it seems that way because this is the first time such confrontations are really being discussed.","receptive":0.73281}
{"text":"I see your point, but I disagree. The alleged offender may not have done what they have been accused of. They have a right to due process just like everyone else. No punishment should be given to them until an investigation says they are guilty of the crime. ","receptive":0.03824}
{"text":"It is true the alleged perpertrator should have fair process but other people involved should be protected. Women and men both can lie. They need to do an investigation for more information.","receptive":-0.40398}
{"text":"Although the accused still have rights, the university is a private institution that can choose to do whatever they please with their resources. In order to protect the safety and peace of mind of the victim, the university has a responsibility to bar the accused. This may only be a temporary precaution, but it is necessary. ","receptive":-1.1833}
{"text":"I hear what you are saying and agree that the media has not helped the situation. The issue is still a concern, however, and should be addressed. By not bringing this issue to the attention of the media, those officers may never be held accountable. ","receptive":-0.31077}
{"text":"I do see that this is a serious issue to many people.  I do agree video has made some things more visible, it also has made everything visible an open to interpretation to many uninformed people.  There are many instances where abuse of power has existed, however there are also those who use the ease of sharing information a way to exaggerate and push other agendas.","receptive":-0.17455}
{"text":"I agree a sexual assault allegation is a serious matter.  However, I do believe the alleged accuser should be temporarily removed from the campus.  This way, the accuser will be protected and feel more comfortable.","receptive":-0.23822}
{"text":"It is in the best interest of the potential victim to remove the alleged perpetrator. Someone accused of such a crime should be removed because that also takes away the fear of them assaulting someone else in that environment. If it were your child who was the victim, would you not want the perpetrator removed?","receptive":-0.98621}
{"text":"Less than 5% of rape accusations are false. Being on a college campus is a privilege, not a right. Survivors must feel supported by their campus. However, we do need to take into account that 5%, so there must be a swift hearing and due process.","receptive":0.29628}
{"text":"The media often exaggerates, so I can see why you might think this issue has been overblown. I agree that rioting and vandalism is self defeating and does not accomplish anything positive.  I understand why you'd feel that way.","receptive":0.09549}
{"text":"While it may be true that the majority of alleged victims are telling the truth about their reports of sexual assault, it's usually better to operate on a system that determines punishment after guilt rather than the other way around. It can be detrimental to someone's social standing to have them removed from a campus on the spot after an accusation and could result in far-reaching repercussions such as losing their job. This can prove irreparable for victims of false accusations and should be avoided.","receptive":0.20679}
{"text":"In some aspects, I tend to agree with you. Yes, there is corruption all over our country and there needs to be some changes. But, in turn, in my opinion, we cannot judge or condemn all police officers and punish all for what few police officials have done. RIght or wrong I just think we honest justice for any human no matter what their race or gender is. Unfortunately, as the old saying goes, \"Don't judge a book by its cover\"  comes into play here and maybe when hiring these police officers, more reading of the content could possibly help resolve some of the issues.   ","receptive":1.36696}
{"text":"I see you point that all this is brought out through technology.  I don’t feel that confrontation is necessary to bring about change.  I realized that everyone needs to be heard but there are good ways and bad ways to accomplish this.","receptive":-0.06034}
{"text":"I believe that racism is a factor in most of the confrontations between police and minority crime suspects.\nRacial differences can also bring a devide when these things do happen to occur.\nAnother major component is the media and how they portray these incidents as a divide in our news.\n","receptive":0.42643}
{"text":"I understand you feel that minorities feel police are shooting them randomly but there must be something that was going on that we all don't know about right now.  I would wait to hear all the details before making judgements.  Yes, you are right, an innocent person hurt is a tradegy, and should be investigated.  Its not right.  Hopefully soon we will hear what exactly happened.","receptive":-0.67671}
{"text":"I agree with most of what you are saying. Everyone should be innocent until proven guilty. Still until the investigation is complete the accused should be separated from the college and accuser. If he is innocent then he should not be penalized for days or tests missed. ","receptive":-0.40325}
{"text":"The issue with social media is that news stories that would have been briefly mentioned on a nightly news show are now staying present in the news. Also stories that would have been local stories only prior to social media are now stories that get shared and seen by people all over the world. So does social media make it worse, the short answer to that is no. Instead social media makes people more aware of what is happening all over the world instead of just hearing major news stories or local news stories. ","receptive":0.15748}
{"text":"It is true that acting quickly without strong evidence may not be right, but you also have to take into account how the victim feels. They may not like having the accused around them on campus and classes. I agree we need to be logical, but there is a middle ground where the accused can be temporarily removed while the investigation occurs.","receptive":0.23004}
{"text":"There are many police officers that are black. People get treated according to how they treat others. Race should have no part in this.","receptive":-1.52354}
{"text":"I agree with you that both sides need to be heard and definitely investigated.There's been times when the accused has not been guilty and was not given any opportunity to be heard. And there's also been cases where assault victims haven't dared speak out for fear they're not believed due to intimidation or lack of trust in their peers.","receptive":1.27352}
{"text":"While I agree that this could be viewed as a violation of a students rights, at the same time I am concerned about the fact that it could be dangerous to keep them on campus. I can see your point about asking the accuser to remove themselves from the situation, however I am worried that this would violate their rights more than it would the accuser. I understand that this is a difficult situation, and I see your point about the accused having a case to sue the establishment.","receptive":1.33439}
{"text":"While I agree that a very small minority of male students could be unfairly set up, I think that scenario would be a lesser inconvenience compared to the much larger peace of mind that female survivors would feel.  Of course, the allegations should be investigated promptly so that a final resolution (either readmission to campus or permanent expulsion with criminal prosecution) can be reached with minimal disruption to the parties involved.  And, should a male student be found innocent, the false accuser should face consequences; if serious enough, this would lessen the number of false accusations in the future.","receptive":0.57847}
{"text":"I concur with the individual's response. I believe in the concept of innocent until proven guilty. That being said, due process is an important concept in a court of law that requires that we treat defendants as fairly as possible so that they are given a fair opportunity to defend themselves and present evidence, etc. ","receptive":-0.4655}
{"text":"I agree with the beginning of your post.  There should be due process and a fair trial.  But I do not agree with women and lying.  I realize everyone is capable of lying, but saying \"women are not to be believed simply because they are women\" is unfair.","receptive":-1.46565}
{"text":"I can understand what you are saying but I believe social media helps to bring attention to this issue. The videos show proof of what cops are doing especially when lying about an incident. I think that social media is a great thing for capturing the crimes of the police.","receptive":0.45416}
{"text":"I disagree with your statement.  Reducing the problem to a statistical analysis and pointing out that the percentage of incidence is low trivializes the problem.  Police officers are in a position of considerable power and as such should be held to a higher standard.  The fact is that among all police interactions with suspects, the number of minorities involved is considerably over such majorities representation in the overall population.","receptive":-1.17171}
{"text":"I disagree with  you. I do feel that there has been some misconduct on the part of the police that needs to be addressed. However, I don't feel that all of it has been directed at minorities. So by always bringing just the minority ones to the forefront, it is causing more problems between the races. I think the misconduct should be addressed and leave the issue of race out of it.","receptive":0.38052}
{"text":"I agree that America's history is littered with the abuse of power against minorities, but I think that sometimes the media coverage recently has been more about gaining ratings than it has been about reporting facts.  Often, police officers find themselves in high-pressure situations that are only exacerbated by the presence of an audience that encourages these types of confrontations.  By glorifying the confrontation between police and minority suspects, the media has fueled the fire, so to speak.  I think we can agree that no one wants these types of confrontations.","receptive":-0.18546}
{"text":"I agree its a tough situation and hard to see on TV. But lets face it, good law biding citizens that contribute to society and are good people are not out doing these things. If people weren't morons they wouldn't have a problem with police.","receptive":-1.01158}
{"text":"I agree that social media helped bring the confrontations to light. Everyone can record, share, and find out about these incidents instantaneously. However, just because the issue is more public now doesn't mean it's overblown. It actually holds the police more accountable for their actions and how they handle themselves.","receptive":0.66509}
{"text":"I believe that the, in general, the current tendency for the media is to sensationalize stories and focus on disastrous themes. This is true as well for news covering interactions between police and minorities; however, it is also true that these incidents are prevalent. It is also true that I have seen more news regarding negative, and even unlawful, behavior by law enforcement than I recall seeing in the past. It is hard to say for certain, so the best thing is to take news coverage on a case by case basis to assess it's credibility.","receptive":0.34726}
{"text":"I completely agree with everything you say and it has made me rethink my earlier response to this statement in this survey. If an accuser wants to make an accusation against someone, they need to remove themselves from the potentially dangerous environment, until proof can be given that their claim is indeed true. It would be unfair to remove an accused person from a campus, every single time an accusation is made. If the accused is allowed to stay on campus until proven guilty, it would help to prevent future accusers from making false claims.  ","receptive":1.09032}
{"text":"What constitutes a \"reasonable\" search is difficult to define, but the law does give us guidelines. The media also leaves out many details from their reports that don't fit with the narrative they want to portray. Also, we must not forget that police officers are also humans with a right to defend their own life, and it is neither wise nor reasonable to defend oneself against what you think is an unjustified search or seizure by attacking or resisting a police officer.","receptive":-0.34995}
{"text":"This is not to say that all law enforcement is bad in fact most law enforcement is here to serve and protect","receptive":-1.19554}
{"text":"Unfortunately there have been several instances of false accusations, whether the entire assault did not actually happen or the wrong perpetrator has been named. Removing the alleged perpetrator from campus with out a fair hearing or trial or concrete evidence is not fair. Where is the justice. Once someone's name and reputation is ruined, even if innocence is found, it is very difficult to recover.","receptive":-1.35383}
{"text":"While it can seem unfair to remove people from campus, you also have to consider that police arrest people who are accused of crimes all the time. At least it should depend on the credibility and evidence of the accuser. By removing the accuser, it potentially creates a situation where if the accused is guilty then they might harm someone again. ","receptive":0.10029}
{"text":"I actually agree with this viewpoint.  I can see the logical reasoning there because there does need to be a standard of proof.  And campuses do have access to security and police officers that can both get together to conduct investigations into this conduct.  It isn't right to accuse people and not let them defend themselves.","receptive":0.10072}
{"text":"I completely hear what you're saying and you're right that this should be taken into consideration, but to keep all students safe, we might also take into consideration the first option to remove the accused from campus. Better to be safe than sorry. ","receptive":0.26999}
{"text":"I see your point that awareness is necessary in order to bring about a change. However, I believe that the extreme attention given to it, on a psychological level, makes people more likely to think this is a more common occurrence than it is. This makes it more for the police to do their job.","receptive":-0.11292}
{"text":"I do agree, the media does play a major role in blowing this and any issue out of proportion. Since they only show a portion of the incident, I usually go online to view it in it's entirety. You are correct on this point, sometimes the public reaction is based on misinformation and it does depend on your personal experience.  ","receptive":0.80171}
{"text":"While I do agree that in many situations the details are not clear, and maybe our opinion would change if we knew all of the details surrounding the confrontation.\n\nI do believe though that these incidents point to problems within the culture of law enforcement. It seems that the tactic is to shoot first and ask questions later. This should concern all citizens. I do believe that there are racial prejudices and biases that come into play in these situations. \n\nWhile I do not agree with the rioting and destruction of property in retaliation; I can empathize with the feeling of frustration that minority groups must feel when these events happen. While these more serious incidents may be overblown, there are daily interactions that people are having with police that are negative and harassing that we never hear about. Overall many people are tired of feeling less than and unequal. All citizens should demand highly trained and professional police officers that can handle situations with restraint and tact. Police officers should be held to high standards and should not be protected by unions when they make obvious errors in judgment.","receptive":0.69057}
{"text":"I full heartedly agree. There have been many cases these days where victims are actually lying about their victimization and ruining a person's life for no good reason. Though we should take precaution and closely monitor the accused person to prevent future crimes, that person should be considered innocent until proven guilty.","receptive":-0.29035}
{"text":"We need to think about the safety of both parties in this case. Often, violence and verbal abuse can occur to both sides during the investigation. I think both parties should be removed temporarily from school to prevent any injury or further damage. Whether or not the accusation is right, we need to keep safety in mind, and removing the parties I think is the best course of action.","receptive":0.39589}
{"text":"I agree that a sexual predator should be removed from campus but we're discussing accusations. I completely understand why you feel that way, but we can't remove people from society based on accusations. It's complicated because not only do we have to protect the victim and others who could be victimized, we also have to protect the rights of the accused.","receptive":-0.07253}
{"text":"While I agree that the health of the victim is of great importance, it is also important to remember that per our legal system the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.  And yes, it may be true that victims are lying in a very small percentage of the time, isn't it also important not to completely ruin someones reputation before they are successfully convicted?  If the perpetrator is, in fact, to later be proven innocent, do they not then become the victim of a crime?  I fully agree that it would be best for neither party to be around each other, I would argue that it may be better to offer to house the victim in secure housing until the matter is resolved.  Then neither's reputation is in danger until all the facts can be learned by the investigating team. ","receptive":-0.02203}
{"text":"I  agree that everyone is innocent until proven guilty","receptive":-0.08718}
{"text":"It may be true that false sexual assault reports rarely exist. However, it is also important to guarantee due process rights to alleged abusers. While victims have a right to feel safe, we should remember that being accused of something is not the same as being tried and convicted of something. We owe accused people the benefit of the doubt.","receptive":0.70715}
{"text":"I can agree on the fact that there are multiple casualties caused from the police however, people cannot ignore following the orders of the police prior to being physically injured or even killed. Unreasonable search and seizure can be understood but if it does happen the person who is subject might have been acting in a suspicious matter which lead to it in the first place. Recently it may have seemed that the police have been threatening the public's way of life but it is not fair to disregard the policemen who are proper and live up to the badge they possess. ","receptive":-0.66198}
{"text":"I can see why you would say it has been overblown, almost every time you turn on the news we see incidents with police and minorities versus the good that police do. However, just one incident of racial profiling (which is what is happening in most of these incidents) is too much. I agree that suspects resist arrest sometimes. Maybe they are resisting because they are tired of watching white people do the same things and nothing happens.","receptive":-0.59585}
{"text":"I agree with you that the media can have a major impact on how people feel about and react to things.  I can also see how sometimes people are affected by their own personal experience.  In general, the public could stand to be more well-informed.  You're right about that.","receptive":1.68316}
{"text":"I see your point in that there are thousands of police contacts that do not result violence against a minority, but we should not turn a blind eye to those that do result in violence preceded by questionable actions by the police. I deeply respect the work and sacrifices police officers do for their communities and I agree that they should not all be made out to monsters by the media, but I do believe there is some systematic discrimination exercised by some officers that does not get punished when it interferes with their ability to do their job. I am grateful that there are more positive contacts with the police than negative, but the negative needs to be adequately investigated and punished to ensure the safety of all, not just most.","receptive":-0.50609}
{"text":"A student reporting a sexual assault is a huge step; most sexual assaults go unreported out of fear of being ostracized or retaliation. While I do think that accused people should have due process, I also know that it's important to ensure that victims feel safe. During a sexual assault investigation, the victim should be allowed to not have to see their assailant; if this requires removing a student from the class, dorm building, or even the school (even temporarily), then it should be done. If the accusation proves to be false (and false accusations are rare), then the accused student should be allowed back on campus. ","receptive":-0.57002}
{"text":"While I agree peace of mind is important for the victim, it may be beneficial for the case to be investigated more. It may be possible that the alleged perpetrator was falsely accused. That’s just my opinion though. ","receptive":0.24705}
{"text":"There are also incidents that have nothing to do with race that are more common, yet are not heard about. The media only informs on what will get the most views. Do you ever hear about the white cops that beat the white subject? Or the black cops that abuse their white subject? No. But it is happening as well. It is being blown out of proportion only in that there are other, non-race incidents, of the same nature that are happening that we are not hearing about. So yes, it is being blown out of proportion by media outlets, who should be keeping us informed about what is really going on, not race issues.","receptive":-0.67785}
{"text":"While I agree it is a basic right, protected by our constitution, to be considered innocent until proven guilty, it is also important to consider the rights of the victim.  The victim should also have a basic right to attend a college campus without being violated sexually and the campus should make it important to not only protect the victim but any potential future victims.  ","receptive":0.13349}
{"text":"I agree with what you are saying in regards to social media being a big factor in issues being \"overblown\". I don't however think minorities being targeted is overblown. These are real issues, and the public needs to be made aware that these things are happening. Its an issue of safety. If people know that minorities are being targeted they will be more mindful and careful when they do have interactions with police. I'm not choosing sides. There are times when I think the police just did their jobs and protected themselves. But when you watch some of the videos I don't think you can argue with the fact that some of the individuals are senselessly killed. ","receptive":0.22404}
{"text":"I agree that the general ill of media is that it tends to portray bad events more than good ones, and because humans remember bad events more clearly, the availability bias makes it seem that these events are common. However, I think the outrage is warranted. It is common enough and its consequences heavy enough that it is worth discussing, rather than shooed under the carpet. Among those cases, there are cases where police officers have shot at a minority despite no clear indication of a threat. Combine this with existing attitudes of racism. It creates a negative environment that makes minorities feel even more marginalized and threatened in American society. It results in a feedback loop where people feel isolated from the \"dominant\" culture and a very small subset lashes out in anger, which reinforces the negative and over-generalized stereotypes of minorities.","receptive":-0.02487}
{"text":"Although I can agree that falsely accusing someone of such a serious allegation is possible there can be certain procedures that can take place for such a scenario. For example if the students have the same class they can at least be separated before doing something as drastic as kicking them out completely off campus.I can agree immediately kicking them out is not something that should be done in most cases but doing some lesser steps such as the ones I mention can help the distress of the victim if the allegation is based on truth.","receptive":0.64309}
{"text":"I agree with what you have to say on this topic. The cell phone has made many things eye openers. Facebook live also has its advantages as to helping prove some of the things that are going on. I think it is a shame that it has come to technology like this for things to be believed.","receptive":0.21203}
{"text":"I definitely understand where you are coming from and agree that sometimes it is important to remove the alleged perpetrator for the well-being of the alleged victim. It is also a difficult situation, because sometimes there is a situation of a false accusation. In this case, perhaps a compromise can be reached so that the alleged perpetrator can still complete courses so they do not fall behind, while perhaps not attending classes themselves until due process has occurred. ","receptive":0.41193}
{"text":"This signal receptiveness  of the above the visible that have existed for a very long time. Lynchings and killings of minorities have happened throughout american history","receptive":-0.31355}
{"text":"They will likely respond with how they're doing, then ask you how you're doing. Be prepared to say how you're doing","receptive":-0.76065}
{"text":"Be outgoing and positive.\n","receptive":0.01729}
{"text":"I agree that both men and women are capable of lying, which is where a lot of difficulty in the issue comes in. Perhaps removing them fully from the campus is not the answer, but just leaving them be when a serious accusation has occurred is not a good answer either, especially one of sexual assault. The issue on either end is difficult, and perhaps  a case by case basis is better to handle the overall situation when it arises.","receptive":1.10228}
{"text":"I am  completely agree with this satement ","receptive":-0.11855}
{"text":"The numbers you included are very interesting and lead me to agree with you. On the other hand, while I agree that the coverage may be overblown, the fact remains that some people are being not only wrongfully targeted, but in essence murdered despite no wrongdoing. This ties in to your last sentence about how some people have no business being police officers but the amount of these officers that have been exposed in recent years is very concerning. There may be 400,000 interactions each day, but there should not be dozens of people being murdered by police officers.","receptive":-0.01474}
{"text":"I will respond about the topic as per the public reaction forcing the issues of police misconduct with Americans. Under the law, that is lack of economic development and community distract of broadcast in everyone's living room. The majority class of public confrontation and crimes against minority communities would continue to be sweep under the law. This is about the conversations had with the person.","receptive":-0.14264}
{"text":"If I asked you to prove that someone shamed or embarrassed you in the privacy of your own home, how easy would that be? What if the shame had been so great that you chose to wait before disclosing the incident ever occurred? Sexual assault isn't just an issue of evidence and proof, it's an emotional and psychological issue. In other words, it's an internal issue, primarily because in addition to physical harm, it's almost always represented through psycho-emotional injury. Is it fair to remove someone from a facility without proof? Maybe not always, but how much of a chance do we want to take on having future sexual assaults occur because we chose not to act?\n\nFairness aside, let's talk about male privilege in the country. What would it mean to defend a male student on the basis of \"fairness?\" Think about all of the times logic and rationale have been used to excuse men from conversations around women's safety and rights. What would we be perpetuating by defending males, especially in instances in which women have been victimized?","receptive":-0.56174}
{"text":"I agree that if someone is convicted of sexual assault they should be removed from campus, but not if they have only been accused of it. In our country a person is innocent until proven guilty, and unfortunately, sometimes people are wrongly accused. No one should have their reputation, career or life ruined based only on an accusation. That person should definitely be under more scrutiny and observation, and have some restrictions put on them, because of the accusation, until the truth can be determined.","receptive":-0.04851}
{"text":"I agree that that social media has not contributed greatly to solving the issues of police using excessive force, however the various platforms benefit the cause by showcasing that the issue is spread around the country. This information would not have been available prior to social media, as news outlets were not reporting these incidents. While more data needs to be analyzed, social media has helped highlight police brutality, even if it has not solved the problem. ","receptive":0.64746}
{"text":"I think it would be best for both parties involved to not be on the same campus. The accuser can get a fresh start somewhere else and the victim can move forward with their life. I think a solution similar to this would be ideal for both parties. ","receptive":-0.78419}
{"text":"It's very true that social media has created a sensationalized culture that prioritizes views over true discussion and problem solving. I agree that we need to truly analyze the data on confrontations between police and minorities, but I also feel that these numbers might not be accurate as many incidents have been covered up by departments and law enforcement agencies. While social media can be a breeding ground for unnecessary arguments, it is also a platform for people to voice their opinions without being buried. Many of the excessive force incidents were covered up until family members spread the word about them on social media. In that sense, I do think that social media is important as a platform for accountability, but it does need some serious changes.","receptive":0.47836}
{"text":"I see your point but I do consider that the perpetrator should not be removed from the campus. The reason I say this is because the university has to address and assess the issue first before taking any action against the abuser. This may take weeks but is best to have solid reasons before issuing a sanction.","receptive":0.83676}
{"text":"While I think removing the accused perpetrator from campus may be a good idea, I believe it sets up a dangerous precedent. Just because there are accusations, does not mean the accused is guilty of the crime. I think the act of removing the accused from campus could be abused by a ex-girlfriend or the like. It would be better for an investigation to occur before removal of someone accused.","receptive":0.1064}
{"text":"I agree with what you are saying. I believe that an accusation needs to be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. And while emotions should not play a part, you have to understand that if the accusation is true you don't want to traumatize the victim any more. It's a fine line to walk. You also don't want the accused to be able to harm the accuser in any way. So you have to find a way to investigate and do that at the same time. ","receptive":1.02819}
{"text":"I can see why you would agree with that statement. And i agree that's its a tough situation so we should get together to discuss what they can do to better convey the message they are trying to convey without over blowing the situation.I think that can help everyone to get their points across better.","receptive":1.47173}
{"text":"I find it interesting that you automatically assume the victim is female and accused is male. I feel there may be preconceived judgements of women, whether they be conscious or subconscious. Everyone is always entitled to a fair trial and investigation, however, if these accusations are true then the victim's safety is very much in danger. There needs to be a happy medium in a situation like this like possibly a temporart restraining order. If an accused person is just taken off campus until the trial, then people could accuse anyone just to get someone out of school for a period of time, I understand that point. On the other hand, an accusation is still taken seriously and should be thoroughly investigated so someone would still have to go to trial and their words would be dissected, so it doesn't make sense for someone to lie and go through all of that. I believe the victim's safety is priority as they are risking so much just by accusing and coming forward. In conclusion, it is unlikely they are just throwing claims out there with no real substance or evidence.","receptive":0.33832}
{"text":"I understand your feelings on innocent minorities being shot and sometimes even killed. You are right, this is not the way things should be. We should try to look at the larger picture. This is also happening to people that are not minorities as well. I do understand race is an issue in this country but we should also look at gun control as well to help with the situation. ","receptive":0.94875}
{"text":"I also agree that the media serves as one of the major factors in why confrontations are overblown.  The internet has provided an outlet for immediate news, as soon as the incident happens (or even while it's happening).  While I do believe that it is blown out of proportion, I feel that the confrontations between police and minorities is still a serious issue that shouldn't be taken lightly.","receptive":0.04761}
{"text":"I agree that the confrontation between police and minority suspects is an issue that existed for a long time, which is why an organization such as Black Lives Matter is important.  However, the community and society as a whole rely on the police to protect people and arrest criminals.  The public reaction makes police afraid of reacting to potential threats. The strong public responses to the confrontation are not only hindering the police officers from performing their duties but also endangering their lives. ","receptive":0.49212}
{"text":"I agree that the victim's well-being and safety are incredibly important, and you're right in saying that it's important that their studies not be influenced by the situation. In my own experience, though, I've heard many women joke about making false allegations against the men in their lives that they're currently at odds with, and I've even met a few who have admitted to making those false allegations. I agree with you that safety and education are important for the victim, but I worry that the accused is treated unfairly by losing those rights at the first allegation.","receptive":-0.54345}
{"text":"The perpetrator should go through a fair, legal process to have their side of the story heard. Removing someone from college after just an accusation is ripe for abuse and could have very negative impacts on a person's life. There should be evidence and a fair trial before a person is removed from campus.","receptive":0.38997}
{"text":"I agree that loss of life is not something to be taken lightly.  I also agree that sometimes body cameras and cell phone videos can help, although sometimes they are edited so as not to show the full story.  You're right about not all law enforcement being bad and that their job is to serve and protect.  There are definitely cultural issues at work here that have resulted in some people seeing the police interaction one way and others another.","receptive":0.68057}
{"text":"I understand the frustration over this issue. It is true that at times the victim has been resisting a lawful arrest. What also needs to be considered in some situations is the officer's unnecessary escalation of force. Physically assaulting another human being is not a proper response to someone refusing to exit their vehicle. I think in the experience of a non-minority citizen, the first response would be to comply with the officer and trust that they will behave fairly. However, the experiences of a minority would lead them to assume that something else entirely might occur. To the author's penultimate point, I completely agree that rioting and destruction of property has no place in civil society. I would just like to point out that there have been many peaceful protests and a call for more minorities and women to run for public office as well. Many people are working towards building more understanding about racial bias and developing better relationships between police and the citizens they serve.","receptive":1.0967}
{"text":"I understand your view that removing the alleged perpetrator from campus would make the victim feel safer, but actions taken by the college administration after an accusation must balance the safety and rights of both parties, the victim and the other individual who at that moment in time is only an ALLEGED perpetrator.  ","receptive":-0.03974}
{"text":"It is certainly true social media has repeatedly shown examples of police use of excessive force but this is mostly due to their need to show these examples in order to get something done. Social media is useful in improving the dialogue you argue for. Bringing attention to this problem using social media is also a good way to gather the data you want to analyze about these incidents. ","receptive":1.29448}
{"text":"The alleged victim also has rights. If indeed the alleged perpetrator is guilty, then allowing said individual to remain on campus in the meantime while guilt or innocence is decided is further traumatizing the victim. It is also allowing ample time for the alleged perpetrator to find and victimize new victims. Certainly, anyone can lie; the point here is that anyone can also commit assault. Men, or women can commit assault. The point here is not gender identity or sex. The point is the alleged perpetrator should be removed from the presence of the alleged victim. ","receptive":0.29493}
{"text":"I agree that the media overblows many issues, and sometimes maybe this one. However, there may be a good reason for the police to have to handle situations more sensitively. In cases of abuse, it's not a bad thing for somebody to have a camera readily available and the ability to post something right away. The sooner it's out there, the more likely the chance that it will be seen before somebody can steal the evidence. I'm sure not every case that's reported of police abuse is an actual case of abuse, but in the ones that are, what's wrong with shedding light on what could be a very serious problem that would potentially undermine the public's view of our police force?","receptive":-0.15657}
{"text":"Yes I agree with you there are many people that mistreat cops and there are awful cases of citizens using recent court cases to riot and to cause violence. But I think it is important that police are held accountable so that the public can trust them. Body cameras are a great start and they can protect cops from false accusations and citizens from mistreatment. I understand where you are coming from about the riots that is why police and citizens need to build better communication and discussion so we can learn to trust each other better. What you said is very true the police have done many wrong things. But still each year many cops are still killed. I think there needs to be better education in schools about cop safety and the police academies should also train their cops to handle difficult situations better.","receptive":0.32719}
{"text":"While you make some good points, an allegation is not proven guilty. To remove a student from a campus when the alleged victim could be lying would be disenfranchising the potentially innocent student, who is also paying tuition. If this were in fact a lie, the student's reputation and education would suffer if they were to be removed from the school. I think this matter would first be best left to the authorities to determine the amount of evidence to the claims, then they could advise to the school's headmasters on whether the student should be removed during investigation. If the authorities advise that there is a lack of evidence to make a case, the school should still bar the involved parties from having contact on campus if there is still an ongoing investigation.","receptive":0.7176}
{"text":"It is true that the death of even one innocent person is a tragedy. It is sometimes true that police with questionable histories are allowed to remain on the force, but we must remember that past behavior is not conclusive evidence of future actions. While it is good to use the data we have on incidents with minorities to examine the existing policies of our police departments,it is sometimes given too much weight in making policy determinations .","receptive":0.65841}
{"text":"It doesn't matter if it is only a few instances of injustice.  So long as there is any, there is a problem.  Even if one unjustified death resulting from those 400,000 encounters, there is a problem.","receptive":-2.36161}
{"text":"The public reaction to recent confrontations between police and minority crime suspects is overblown. The issue runs far deeper. The police do not serve minority communities. Police are hirelings of the wealthy tax-paying public (mostly white) and a police offer's job is to keep minorities at bay—far, far away from the wealthy who want nothing to do with minorities, especially impovershed ones. The police are on the firing line, so to speak. \n\nThe public should consider reacting to the bigger issue: Why do wealthy white people want to distance themselves from minorities? Police brutality may improve on the surface via Black Lives Matter and the press reporting various incidents .. but the real problems—racism and exclusion—need to be addressed.","receptive":-0.42762}
{"text":"Your response is how more people's responses and reactions should be. I completely agree with everything that you said and respect you for voicing that opinion. In today's age, those types of ideas are ostracised and cast out as harmful. There are exceptions to every rule though, eg, The rapist Brock Turner, for example.","receptive":0.06035}
{"text":"I think in today's climate of identify politics, people rush to judgement without waiting to objectively examine all the facts. Because of the internet and social media, people are stuck in their own echo chambers, so they only read and hear points of views that support their own predetermined views. Also, the job of law enforcement is very difficult. These officers put their lives on the line every day, so we shouldn't assume to know how they should act in any given situation.","receptive":-0.82019}
{"text":"I agree with your point of view but just like you said not all law enforcement is bad so as not all black people are good. This is not about color, it is about protecting the community by capturing those bad people. We are not in 50's , we are in 2000's already and things changed.","receptive":-1.134}
{"text":"I agree that we have more access to social media, and the ability to record any incidents on our cell phones, which is why police confrontation with minorities is highlighted as a large problem.  Yes, police do need to defend their actions, because we now are witness to the aggressive confrontations they have with minorities.  This has been an issue for  along time and only until recent when people decided to record these moments for their own protection, are they being held accountable.","receptive":0.67504}
{"text":"I completely agree with what you are saying. I think they should have enough evidence that an assault actually happened or they \"and I write the word they because it could be a girl or a boy\" attempted to assault the person in order for them to get kicked off campus. A little over a third of reports that are reported are false crimes because they dont want their significant other to know they messed up. ","receptive":-0.30744}
{"text":"This person is a minority skill not improvement to knowledge. Its not killed but suddenly shooted gun. run imagine is not correct. But is a minortiy person to killed to much.","receptive":-0.25834}
{"text":"We cannot just choose one aspect of the police officers' performance and single it out.  Let's use statistics: They do not lie! Blacks are much more likely to commit crimes and to be in concentrated areas. It would be FOOLISH to not take precautions when in such an environment. Don't take it out on policemen jus because the black culture is one of the least educated and most highly violent societies in the entire world!","receptive":-1.77919}
{"text":"Of course, it is overblown. The news makes it seem like these things happen all the time which is just not the case. These kinds of incidents are very rare. The odds of them happening in your part of the country on any given day are incredibly small. ","receptive":-1.2659}
{"text":"I certainly respect your feelings and agree that it is important for evidence to be confirmed before any extreme action is taken. While it is true that a fear factor can occur throughout the community when an accusation is made, it is certainly not fair to an individual to be accused and immediately receive retribution and later to have the fake news exposed. After all, our system of justice does support, \"innocent until proven guilty.\"\n","receptive":0.09023}
{"text":"There is police brutality to all races. It seems to be all over the news when a person of color experiences it. People of color commit more crimes...look at the jail population...so maybe thats why they are coming in contact with police more. People don't look at the whole story. Things are taken out of context and blow out of proportion. ","receptive":-1.05858}
{"text":"I completely agree with you about the value of human life. Police are human too. Living a life with no fear of improper search and seizure does happen. With as many that are done everyday. You can wish but not expect everything to be perfect. ","receptive":0.25032}
{"text":"I agree that is it optimal to not live in fear. Even though this could result in potential perpetrators being anxious, having the victim going to school in fear seems like a much larger burden on mental health. Although there could be a fear of false accusations, people shouldn't be doing or saying the \"wrong thing\" in the first place. ","receptive":-0.31608}
{"text":"I understand how you feel and I agree that the victim should feel safe.  Just as important though, it must be proven that the alleged perpetrator is truly guilty.  It would be just as sad to ruin an innocent person's education because of a false accusation. ","receptive":0.76185}
{"text":"I understand your perception of this situation, however I disagree with your opinion, because the public only views the few incidents that do occur and make the those few incidents into overblown incidents.  We now have the technology of body-cams to add to internal investigations, these incidents have given accountability to every incident.  However, when these incidents get overblown, it leads to a disrespect of police officers, who are there to protect the public and keep the peace.  It appears that today's society only wants to make every issue into a racial issue so that politics can be involved into every incident.","receptive":-1.303}
{"text":"I agree with the need to protect the victim, but I think immediate removal based on an accusation only violates the rights of the accused. I think they should not suffer any consequences until the accusation is investigated and a decision is reached. There should be other ways to protect the victim like mandating they stay apart from each other.","receptive":-0.68185}
{"text":"Though, I do believe with you that the media blows things out of proportion, I also believe the media helps shed light on things that we otherwise were unaware of. The amount of corrupt police officers the media has been able to uncover is astonishing and it crazy how we are supposed to just up and trust police because they are \"police.\" The media has shown us that we need to change how we train police in regards to how they treat minorities.","receptive":-0.01758}
{"text":"I understand you feel that way, but there similar instances where a minority was not involved and those instances did not last as long in the medias eye. There was one particular one where a minority cop shot a non-minority child for no reason and that didn't get as blown out of proportion as the minority one's. There are protesters that are not minorities protesting also.","receptive":0.13662}
{"text":"I agree. I think we should require certain burden of proof before kicking someone off campus just because of an accusation. No doubt there are situations where keeping an accused rapist on campus would be dangerous. A university or legal authority should weigh the credibility accusation and evidence and make the decision wether or not to kick off the accused. However, the poor treatment of people of come forward with rape accusations on campus leaves me skeptical about whether this process would be applied fairly.","receptive":0.36667}
{"text":"It is true that both men and women are cable of lying, but a sexual assault accusation is a serious matter. I agree that the alleged perpetrator should be given due process, but that can be done after he or she is removed from campus as well. If the person was indeed guilty, it would be best to err on the side of caution. ","receptive":-0.15615}
{"text":"I definitely agree that people should have a right to dignity and that they should be able to live without fear of search seizure. However, I also think that the instances in which these occur tend to be overblown. I think you'd be able to find hundreds of perfectly fine normal cases that show these confrontations going well with no one suffering any indecency.","receptive":0.03874}
{"text":"I agree about the violation of rights. A person in this country is innocent until proven guilty. However, it is a complicated issue. I think that it certainly depends on the circumstances surrounding the event as well. Were there witnesses? Is there substantial evidence? If so, I think that there is validity to removing a probable threat from traumatizing its original victim or hurting another victim.","receptive":1.27366}
{"text":"While I agree that rioting and destruction are not ways to properly deal with such incidents, I blame the public reaction on the PC culture, rather than the media.  I do not understand how the media is charged with portraying such incidents to be more common than they are, when the media is just reporting on what is actually happening.  ","receptive":-0.47689}
{"text":"I completely agree that statistically the number of encounters with violence is low. However, that should not discount the need for public scrutiny of this issue.  History has taught us that this type of issue can only be resolved/rectified when attention is paid to it. ","receptive":1.76141}
{"text":"Removing the perpetrator from the campus would come with the automatic assumption that they are guilty. While I agree its helpful to the victim if they actually are a victim, I don't think someone should have their own life messed with (academics, friendships, reputation) just because someone else accused them of something. Just because someone says someone sexually assaulted them does not mean it is true. Innocent until proven guilty, why should we remove someone from campus when we dont even know if they actually did anything to the person that claims sexual assault? The \"victim\" could be a liar.","receptive":0.20695}
{"text":"I agree that members are innocent until proven guilty. I also believe that each party needs to remain separated from the other until the allegations are sorted out. That isn't to say that the accused is the one that should have to leave, but there should be some type of policy enforced to prevent any further problems. ","receptive":-0.00923}
{"text":"I understand that you believe that this has been overblown.  My concern is that it is happening more often.  I agree that this is not as common as the media would like to show, but I partly believe that is is happening more often than it did 1 or 2 decades ago. I agree that this is a difficult situation in general. ","receptive":-1.05222}
{"text":"good paragraph of online conversation.","receptive":0.20261}
{"text":"When a person is accused of a crime it is not the responsibility  of the establishment  to provide \"proof\" of the crime. That burden falls on the accuser and law enforcement officials and in certain circumstances medical personnel.  By removing the alleged perpetrator the accuser and all persons involved in providing proof are given the opportunity to do so without the accuser being in any additional contact with the perpetrator.  ","receptive":-0.80852}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from. It's true that there has been a lot of cell phone videos and Facebook live feeds.","receptive":0.55488}
{"text":"Looking at the situation solely from the perspective of the victim the perpetrator should be removed; however, with the rise in false accusations and a lack of due process a possibly innocent person could be permanently damaged over a lie by the supposed victim.  I agree that sexual assault is a serious crime that requires jail time as a punishment, without due process though a crime can just as easily be perpetrated against anyone just based upon an allegation.  The victim will receive their piece of mind after a proper investigation and, if the sexual assault claim is substantiated, a trial process meant to bring forward justice to all parties involved.","receptive":0.3341}
{"text":"YOUR ARGUMENT AND POINTS ARE WELL THOUGHT OUT AND I AGREE WITH YOUR GENERAL BELIEF. THE ISSUE OF ASSAULT ON WOMEN ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES IS IMPORTANT TO ME AND I WANT WOMEN PROTECTED AT ALL COSTS ALMOST. I HAVE FOUR DAUGHTERS AND IF ONE WAS IN A SITUATION LIKE THE ONE DESCRIBED IN THE SURVEY I WOULD BE ANGRY AND WANT PUNISHMENT TO BE GIVEN. AT THE SAME TIME A BASIC BELIEF IN OUR COUNTRY IS YOU ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY. TO REMOVE A STUDENT FOR AN ACCUSED RAPE DOES NOT SEEM IN LINE WITH THAT BELIEF. I AGREE ALSO THAT PRIOR ACTIONS BY THE ACCUSED SHOULD BE LOOKED AT.","receptive":0.64256}
{"text":"I agree that the amount of inappropriate officer contact is minuscule compared to the total amount of daily contacts, however, those are only the incidents that have been recorded/ reported. There could be hundreds of unreported incidents. All in all, inappropriate contact is unacceptable and those who participate in it should be held accountable.","receptive":-0.34823}
{"text":"I see your concern towards innocent minorities being shot and even killed.  I feel that there are several stories that we do not hear the full version.  Yes, I feel one innocent person being killed is too much but the police are doing their job.  Who's to say who is a minority these days.  I feel we are all equal minorities in this day and age.","receptive":0.20843}
{"text":"I would agree that there is a right to dignity, each person has value and should be treated ethically. No search and seizure should be done without reasonable cause. The recent fatal interactions do show a proclivity to self protection, though I believe in most cases its police protecting themselves and the public.   ","receptive":-0.26577}
{"text":"I agree that sexual assault is terrible crime, however, removing a person immediately infringes on their right of being innocent until proven guilty.I also agree that many times justice is slow, but there are also many cases sexual assault that prove to be false, once fully investigated.I do understand what you're saying, but unless we stand the basic principles of justice that this country was built on, we will decay into mob rule.","receptive":-0.08064}
{"text":"I absolutely agree with you that there have been a lot of atrocities that have happened to minorities throughout American history and we need to work on many issues related to this. We certainly are able to see these acts of violence now with the cameras and it is important to address what we see because in no way shape or form is this ok.  However, we see it so much because the media has shoved it in our faces over and over and over and it feels we live each of these moments over and over and over which burns the fires of hate over and over and over. You are also right there are real issues between law enforcement and minorities but there is also so much good going on that people overlook because they see just the hate. I am not minority and my little girl, who is very hard to understand at times, said something to an African American male as he walked by. This male stopped in his tracks and flipped around and moved up into my daughter's face and asked what she said. After her repeating it several times we all were finally able to understand she was telling him to have a nice day. After realizing she was being nice the male eased back smiled at us then walked away, but he got in my daughters face and that was not ok. I could have recorded it and showed this aggressive behavior but instead of blowing it up on soical media we figured out what was said and addressed the problem without things getting out of control and either side being drug through the mud. You are right we attention is good but the wrong attention is not good. We can do this together but not when we just see the hate and nobody sees the good.So while what you see is true, these horrible things have happened, i believe from my own experience so many more that it is beginning to get blown up to the point that a small child can't tell a minority to have a nice day without it almost being an all out confrontation. ","receptive":0.46861}
{"text":"I see your point. I completely understand what you are saying about cultural issues. there needs to be a way to restore trust between the groups.","receptive":1.50065}
{"text":"No, I don't agree with you at all. Time and time again I have seen false sexual assault accusations towards athletes on college campus. You cannot just take one persons word you need the investigation and the wheels of justice to turn. Do you remember the Emmett Till story?? A Teen was killed because of a lie! Thank the clouds above we don't lynch people anymore but you are seriously sitting here and saying it is worth ruining someone life because of an accusation. Get out of here with that. If you want to remove the perpetrator then remove the victim too because you do not know the whole story!!","receptive":-2.11734}
{"text":"I understand your viewpoint about trying to protect those who have been accused, however the person who is submitting the claim must also be protected. I believe that the individual should not be forcibly removed, if they are innocent then they should not have any issue with being dismissed for a short time will the issue is sorted. I think that this protects both parties from potential further involvement or problems. Although it can be a sensitive subject, all accusations must be taken as if they are true to prevent further harm until further information has arised. ","receptive":0.01496}
{"text":"I think that it is necessary for social media to keep these issues in front of us. All too often, the public quickly moves on to other topics and nothing gets done towards fixing the problem. The fact that there is no real data on the excessive use of police force against minorities is proof that we need to keep this matter in the public eye.","receptive":-0.10557}
{"text":"Although  I agree there are certain circumstances which there is misconduct with the police. I also believe it is misconstrued on multiple levels. Police cant even do their jobs anymore, without someone video taping them. One of the biggest reasons why there is misconduct is because many people do not listen to the directions of law enforcement. This is turn for many circumstances is why many times situations get out of hand. ","receptive":-0.58815}
{"text":"good interesting they survey ","receptive":-0.508}
{"text":"I believe each situation should be analyzed individually. Yes, is some cases there are clear signs of bad actions, but this does not mean every action is bad in all situations. Many times people react out of emotion rather than rational. ","receptive":0.43023}
{"text":"While it is certainly true that some of these events have occurred in situations where people were resisting arrest, in none of the well publicized cases were the suspects originally detained or suspected to be a serious danger to themselves or others.  To posit that these people should expect to lose their lives over resisting arrest during a routine traffic stop is extreme - one should consider the likely outcome of allowing the suspect in these minor crimes to escape custody; which is that the suspect would likely be arrested at a later date in a less charged and dangerous situation.  Additionally, there are numerous cases where police officers shot and sometimes killed people who were not even suspects - it was a misjudgment based on clear officer bias with zero justificaiton.","receptive":-0.91702}
{"text":"It is true that the accused be thought of as innocent until proven guilty. My concern would be keeping others safe untill then.I think the accused should be removed.","receptive":-0.72252}
{"text":"While I can agree with you for the potential to have such events blown out of proportion, when it comes to confrontations between police and minority crime suspects we are just going to have to agree to disagree. The number of cases that aren't covered is the biggest thing that makes my view different than yours. They pick a handful of these type of cases to cover when there are many more available. I agree that the ones they pick are quite extreme but these types of confrontations are very common, albeit to a lesser degree of severity.","receptive":-1.36435}
{"text":"I agree that the victim could have a lot of fear and that removing the alleged perpetrator from the campus can have many benefits. However, many of these benefits are only real if the alleged perpetrator is guilty, which we do not know at this point in the investigation. I am concerned that removing the wrong person from campus would create a false sense of security. When the person is removed, the campus may feel more safe, but if the person is innocent then the real perpetrator is still out there and the campus is not safer. I would suggest focusing on providing specific protection to the victim, such as police escort or a bodyguard, instead of trying to focus on the alleged perpetrator until there is more information.","receptive":0.13023}
{"text":"I agree with your point of view that the alleged perpetrator should be given a due process. However, maybe a temporary no-contact order would be a fair compromise for both parties. Counseling should be offered for the alleged victim, however I agree that rash actions should not be taken against the alleged perpetrator unless there is a fair process to determine guilt. After all, if they are found not guilty, their life would be put on hold for something that could take a very long time to resolve. ","receptive":0.06944}
{"text":"The numbers definitely show that these cases are few in comparison to the total  number of interactions police have each day. However, this does not mean that this confrontation cases should be ignored. The media needs to show them so that the public is aware.","receptive":0.47801}
{"text":"While it is true that an individual is innocent until proven guilty, this involves an alleged violent act.  The alleged victim needs to be protected.  Having the alleged individual removed from the college during the investigation allows for safety of the alleged victim and safety from retaliation.  ","receptive":0.26802}
{"text":"While it may seem like removing someone accused of a crime is infringing their rights, it is something the police do all the time when someone is suspected of a crime. Removing an accuser from the situation rather than removing the accused is edging on victim-blaming. I understand what you're trying to say, but people don't make false accusations as often as you seemingly think. People who have been sexually assaulted already have apprehensions about reporting it - making it more difficult for them is only going to shadow the issue more. Yes, someone that has been proven to be falsely accused has every right to sue - but that should be an exception to the rule, rather than the norm. Making it more difficult for victims to report sexual assault will only allow more people to get away with sexual assault. ","receptive":-0.10122}
{"text":"I understand that you feel like it has been overblown, but sometimes cops act very aggressive towards minorities. It has been stated that there are more minorities that care taken to jail for minor offenses, but are given worse sentences than someone who isn't a minority with the same offense. Sometimes, minorities can resist officers, but many times officers already come towards minorities with their guns drawn for a simple traffic stop.","receptive":-0.41637}
{"text":"While you are right that the rights of the accused are as important as the rights of the accuser, I think that a victim of sexual assault needs specific protection. Banning the accused from the campus is overmuch I agree, but I don't know. I think not tormenting a victim more is just as important while things are solved.","receptive":0.54959}
{"text":"I agree that the alleged perpetrator should be given due process, but sexual assault is a serious crime. The alleged victim needs to file a report with the local authorities, which will most likely lead to the alleged perpetrator being arrested. Due process would then allow him to be released on bail if he is not considered a threat. ","receptive":-0.27039}
{"text":"While I understand the point you are trying to make about police having to defend their actions because social media grants access, I think it holds them more accountable. Suspected criminals are just that- suspected. And, racism/prejudice is still a very big issue. Our law enforcement officers must be able to protect and serve with equal consideration to all. The public should be vocal, it’s what makes our country free. ","receptive":1.01883}
{"text":"While I understand your concerns, there has been a significant and pervasive history in this country of not believing women and sexual assault victims. The fear you speak of is not a bad thing inherently. The deeper issue here is people worrying that they will be held accountable for the things that they say and do. There need to be consequences for people's actions, and having to worry about what happens after you say or do something is healthy and good. While immediately removing anyone following any accusation may be too extreme, it is unquestionable that we are not doing enough, even in the era of Me Too, to combat sexual violence in our country.","receptive":-1.16885}
{"text":"I disagree that the loss of a life is never overblown, as has been shown a multitude of times throughout history, but I see why someone could be sensitive to death. While videos that we have seen portray unnecessary violence, there are various unfilmed moments of positive interaction between the police and us regular folk. We as a society tend to look at what we see and take it as fact rather than think of statistics. I agree that we need to restore trust between the groups but no social action will do this; only time can mend the wounds the media have put out.","receptive":-0.1556}
{"text":"In a perfect world, this would be the ideal action. But as this potential crime illustrates, this isn't a perfect world. While I certainly sympathize for any victims, I believe it is important to establish some sort of guilt before a potentially innocent person is kicked out of school for what could easily be a lie. A preliminary investigation should be conducted before they are outed as a rapist. This accusation can ruin their lives, and it is important to determine the victim is being truthful before further action can be taken. Without this step, it is simply too easy for someone spiteful to accuse someone of sexual misconduct and ruin any reputation and professional chances they may have had in life.","receptive":0.47745}
{"text":"While I agree that the media can sometimes blow these issues out of proportion, I also feel that every incidence of injustice or police brutality deserves attention by the public.  In some cases, the public reaction can be the result of misinformation which is all the more reason why the media needs to responsibly report on these cases.  The public is only able to respond based on their own personal experience so it makes sense for the media to try to tell the stories in a way that gives the public experience with these cases.","receptive":0.50507}
{"text":"I understand your concerns. I'm concerned too, but the reaction of the public has made it difficult for police to do their jobs properly in too many cases. They are under constant scrutiny, which can be a good thing, but there have been too many situations when the public has interfered with police officers trying to apprehend a suspect or even load them into the back of a police car. While concern for the suspect's safety is a good thing, preventing police officers from doing their jobs doesn't help anyone.","receptive":-0.05856}
{"text":"I see your point that the media can blow issues out of proportion. I have often found, however, that incidents like this have been largely under covered, so that might be a reason that there is a renewed focus. I agree that your point of view will largely hinge on your personal experience, though. ","receptive":1.21894}
{"text":"While it's true that, in general, we Americans abide by the tenet of \"innocent until proven\" guilty, that's not always (and rightfully so, I might add) isn't the case. For example, let's consider an active shooter situation or a potential kidnapping. In these instances, the potential safety of the purported victim is placed above that of the alleged perpetrator. Similar action is also required in domestic abuse instances. While the alleged assailant will definitely suffer, the potential suffering of the person who may be deemed a victim is placed first in these situations. The system isn't perfect, but I think the benefits are obvious.","receptive":-0.67596}
{"text":"I see your point about the increased ability to record and share incidents using the internet, and I think this is definitely a factor, but 10 years ago, there were other ways that incidents could be reported on. You make a good point that people are quick to record things, but I think you may be conflating this reflexive recording with an increased sensitivity. While what you are saying might be true, it could also be that incidents between minorities and the police have gotten worse and are not being overblown, and people are forced to react more intensely for their own protection.","receptive":0.92858}
{"text":"I do not feel the alleged perpetrator should be automatically removed from campus.  A person is innocent until proven guilty and just because someone says he committed the crime does not mean he did.  He may be a victim himself and unjustly removing him from the campus would blackllist him forever.  Maybe the victim just was trying to get back at him for something he did not do.","receptive":0.09758}
{"text":"I don't think it has been overblown; I have seen enough videos of people being pulled over for whatever reason and officers quickly escalating the situation unnecessarily. Yes, it would often be \"easier\" to follow the officer's orders to get out of the car but at the same time, the person being pulled over is often well within their rights to question why they are being pulled over and detained. I think law enforcement officers need a refresher on civilian rights as well as their own.","receptive":-0.21573}
{"text":"You make a very good point about society's legal process, and I believe in due process. However, a college campus is a private entity, so they have some leeway in handling violations of policies and potential criminal behavior outside of society's legal standards. Having the accused leave campus does not in any way violate his rights in any sense in the legal system. ","receptive":0.35664}
{"text":"I agree that proof is needed before removing the student.","receptive":0.2746}
{"text":"I do agree that sometimes the media and certain groups try to make you thing that a large number of these contacts are adversarial and that it is a smaller number in comparison to the 400,000, but we also have to remember that treating them as a small issue minimizes the visibility. You're absolutely correct that there are some police officers that shouldn't be police officers and they can sometimes act like criminals. I just think it's good to remember that while the number of occurrences may be smaller, it's still something harmful that shouldn't be ignored or pushed to the side.","receptive":1.04668}
{"text":"I agree with you. There is too much excessive force being used. There has to be something done. \nWhat is your preference to solving this issue?","receptive":0.67589}
{"text":"that is very easy to convey each of them very intrested","receptive":-1.38614}
{"text":"While I understand your desire to remove predators from campuses and society itself, we have to also remember that everyone is innocent until proven guilty. You are absolutely right about post-traumatic stress but what about the many instances of falsified reports where the alleged victim has made the entire thing up and destroyed another person's life and reputation?","receptive":-0.70618}
{"text":"I don't believe the perpetrator should be removed. They are innocent until proven guilty. I think that all efforts should be made by both the perpetrator and the victim to remain at a distance from each other. ","receptive":-0.33204}
{"text":"I agree a loss of a life is never overblown but there is a lot of police that get shot as well.\nAlthough there may be many news headlines about people of color being abused by police that does not show in the statistics that people of color are abused more by cops.\nIn fact more police are more afraid to go after people of color for fear of losing their job.\n","receptive":-0.3863}
{"text":"I feel like that isn't the right way to go about it. While it's true that false reports rarely exist, it seems most campus assaults occur off-campus when alcohol is involved. That is a murky line and not clear assault, to be frank, and someone's education should not suffer for it.","receptive":0.18101}
{"text":"Human life and the right to dignity is definitely a good point. I do see your point in this and would agree that unreasonable search and seizure is not good. Human life is to be preserved.","receptive":0.74873}
{"text":"The media does bring these things more into the forefront with all of the social media, in addition to television that we have now. However, some of these incidents obviously demonstrate blatant misconduct on the part of police. I think regardless of your point of view and personal experience, with the body cameras there really is a lot less room to blame some of these situations on misinformation or ignorance.","receptive":0.70372}
{"text":"While I agree that the alleged should be given due process, the accuser has a right to feel safe in their environment. I also, do see the point given about how both side have tenancies to lie, but that is not our place to decide. It is our place to ensure that everyone is in a safe environment. ","receptive":0.15501}
{"text":"While I agree that it is important to look out for the mental and physical health of the potential victim, immediately removing the accused from the campus can cause irreparable damage to their reputation if the claim ends up being false. I believe that the victim should be given some form of protection, possibly in the form of an undercover police officer looking out for them. The investigation should be started immediately and the suspect should be monitored, however, like I mentioned before, I believe ejecting them from the campus can cause damage to their reputation not only for the duration of their college career, but for the rest of their life if the news gets out and in to the medias hands. The kind of damage it can do can severely affect their employability as well as their ability to even talk to people. The risk of ruining someones life if we are not 100% sure they are guilty is simply too great.","receptive":-0.39961}
{"text":"I agree that the best-case scenario would be for the accuser to remove themselves. However, if they do not do so, I don't think it's right for them to remain on campus. The potential negative impacts on the victim of the perpetrator remaining on campus are far worse than the potential negative impacts on the perpetrator of leaving campus. Furthermore, not taking immediate action against the perpetrator puts the college in the position of potentially implicitly condoning the perpetrator's acts, or at least questioning the victim's reliability.","receptive":-0.02273}
{"text":"Those that you see in the media are only those that end in a cop murdering somebody for a minor infraction.  How many times is the suspect a minority?  Nearly every time.  And how often is the police officer white? Nearly every time. Imagine how many do not get reported every day out of fear, out of the knowledge that nothing will be done or they may be retaliated against.  Nearly every time a police officer who acts like a criminal, as you put it, is caught on video and cannot talk their way out of it, they are given paid leave and the investigation usually goes nowhere, or they get a slap on the wrist or allowed to retire with their full pension.  The victims get nothing that could be considered justice, even in those cases somebody died in police custody.","receptive":-1.22151}
{"text":"I understand where you're coming from when you say there have been things like riots and also some criminals resisting arrest, however that is just one part of the issue. There are also instances where the person did nothing wrong and also was put in a position where the police handled it bad. I think even though it may seem the public is overreacting it is in my opinion a good idea to put that officer on suspension while it is being investigated. ","receptive":0.0093}
{"text":"I see what you are saying but removing a said perpetrator without before verifying sometime might have emotional, social and physical effect on the well being of the person. I agree the alleged perpetrator should be punished but I would say instead of removing first and investing later putting both parties in a leave for few days until it's investigation is concluded would be a better idea. \n","receptive":-0.29101}
{"text":"I agree that there are many police contacts each day, however not all of them are minorities. The negative contacts with minorities are the one's with more violence that is covered by the news. The public outcry following police violence can be over blown, however it is important for police to be held accountable for their actions.","receptive":-0.3913}
{"text":"You made several good points, and I agree with needing immediate evidence to remove someone from campus. However, in a practical setting there is almost never any immediate proof. Situations such as these, with circumstantial proof, should result in some type of supervisor for the accused or a safety officer for the defendant.","receptive":0.83134}
{"text":"I somewhat agree with the above person but first of all why would the students be in constant fear? Also, why would they say the wrong things. Everyone living on college campuses should be able to articulate their feelings. If you aren't guilty I don't see how you could say the wrong thing. I do understand that in some of these cases the accusing party can be lying and throwing someone off campus is very drastic. Instead I believe both parties should be isolated until the matter can be proven or settled because if a person was wrongfully accused and then escorted off of campus like a criminal not only could that damage their self esteem but it could cast a negative shadow on their college experience.","receptive":-0.05883}
{"text":"I agree with a lot of your points, the injustice needs to be brought to public attention and should be. But, it should be brought in a more realistic light. These extreme instances are few and far between, smaller more common occurrences and unconscious bias on the side of he police need to be brought to light as well. Making it seem like police are just shooting people of color randomly is irresponsible, and has led to more violence and hatred towards police officers. Spend less time sensationalizing the issue and more time focusing on the day to day things like stopping black men on the street with zero reason instead of focusing on the shooting of a thief that was running away. I honestly think it will get more people on the side of true justice, instead of just making all sides angry.","receptive":0.67355}
{"text":"I see your point but disagree completely. The accused must be removed from access to the victim immediately.","receptive":-0.73856}
{"text":"I agree that a thorough investigation is needed before formally charging the perpetrator. However, some action must be taken to ensure the safety of the victim and of other possible victims. Maybe not a full on arrest but some type of restrictions until the matter is settled completely. ","receptive":0.87902}
{"text":"While I understand the importance of due process and a fair trial, the removal of an alleged perpetrator does not violate due process.  The statement identifies that merely that the alleged perpetrator would be removed from campus, not that they would be arrested or detained.  I agree that everyone should have the opportunity to defend themselves, but the statement mentioned here would not negate someone from being able to do so.  It would, however, allow the victim to not be re-traumatized by facing her abuser again.  And yes, people are capable of lying regardless of gender.  However, the reality is - and statistics confirm this - the vast majority of those who report sexual assault are telling the truth.  The idea that women are lying perpetuates the ease with which abuse can occur.","receptive":-0.60701}
{"text":"Social media most certainly needs to be addressed because it does have the tendency to overplay an issue. There definitely has been outright excessive force, you are correct on that, but it does seem to be used most on minorities.","receptive":1.11859}
{"text":"I understand your desire to remove predators from society, and I agree with that goal. However, the key here is that they have only been accused. I agree with your last statement 100%, but they have to be convicted first. Innocent until proven guilty.","receptive":0.77546}
{"text":"Due process is good.\nI see your point, but a potentially innocent student should not be removed from campus.\nI see where you are coming from, but false accusations are actually somewhat common and we should treat everyone as innocent until proven guilty rather than vice versa.","receptive":-0.1901}
{"text":"Police kill more innocent and unarmed White people than minorities. Even these have been captured on camera. Are we certain these deaths, killings and incidents are actually related to racial bias and not another problem? ","receptive":-0.55895}
{"text":"I think I actually agree with this statement. Too many times these days we immediately blame the alleged perpetrator. We don't take the time to see if they are innocent. We get out our pitchforks and are ready to say they are guilty. People many times have falsely accused someone of sexual assault and we have to be careful that this doesn't go too far.","receptive":0.59164}
{"text":"I agree the media can sensationalize experiences to evoke strong emotions from people.  I also see your point about how our views are affected by our personal experiences.  If we have lived through something the media is portraying, it could trigger PTSD. ","receptive":0.28148}
{"text":"I think that your opinion is assuming that all people who commit sexual assault, do it in a serial behavior pattern.  Well I certainly think that if someone commits sexual assault, they are more likely to do it again, I also think that there are people who can commit sexual assault while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and show remorse later.  I think actions should be taken to help the victim be able to create distance from the person who assaulted them, and I fully support believing victims of sexual assault, however general due process in our system of law follows the phrase of innocent until proven guilty, and I think we need to adhere to that.  If the person is convicted, they should be potentially be removed from campus, or at the very least be put on probation and go through some sort of sensitivity/consent training for 40-80 hours.","receptive":-0.12227}
{"text":"I completely agree that our system should respect both the accuser and the accused - which means the accused should remain innocent until proven guilty. I also think the accuser should be allowed to proceed with a restraining order as soon as they would like, to feel safe. To me, this should be handled on a case to case basis depending on the evidence.","receptive":1.18282}
{"text":"I see your point that it would give peace of mind to the victim, but you have to understand that it's possible the claim of sexual assault is a false claim. This does happen and without enough facts and evidence first, I don't think it would be a good idea to immediately remove someone because someone else said they did something, even if the claim is for something horrific. Perhaps there could be a better alternative to not removing the accused and removing them immediately.  ","receptive":0.5884}
{"text":"I agree with what you are saying. Police are suppose to protect society, but often their has been cases of innocent minority people killed. I am not saying police are bad but their are offices that cross the line.\n","receptive":0.62002}
{"text":"I agree, if we compare the fatalty rate with police interactions to those across europe there is a clear descrepency. Something needs to be done to improve upon this. ","receptive":0.40525}
{"text":"I cannot help but disagree. For one, you say that the media has blown these incidents out of proportion- however, I feel strongly that just one minority being killed by a police order is too many. Additionally, these individuals that are shot may have been breaking the law and resisting arrest- however, you must acknowledge that white people also resist arrest. White people resisting arrest are definitely less likely to be shot by a policeman than a minority resisting arrest and that is a problem. Also, you are ignoring the fact that many minorities are brutalized by police when they are not resisting arrest and that is a massive issue in our society. Police do definitely deserve time for adequate investigations to take place. However, they should be on administrative leave until this takes place.","receptive":0.15219}
{"text":"I agree that social media has a tendency to create problems by not providing all of the information, and anonymity leads to very hostile and unproductive dialogue. I think the reason this is coming to light so often is there are so many incidents that are never given attention about police violence against minorities. I understand your point about analyzing the data about the use of excessive police force, I think the trouble is likely that there are a lot of forces at work that would be trying to make that hard to do. ","receptive":-0.69864}
{"text":"I agree with many of your points. Every person, regardless of gender, is capable of lying. And without a doubt, everyone should be given a fair trial, regardless of the crime.","receptive":0.04675}
{"text":"The public reaction has been somewhat overblown, though more so though social media.  Many of the interactions people are having with the police that are supporting Anti-police actions and statements are also interactions where most of the important information is completely discarded.  I don't believe this is an issue between just Police and minorities.  I believe its an issue of Police and corruption.  Everyone should feel a need to change this, because everyone is being targeted by this.  It has been overblown to a point where it has become a \"race issue\" when in reality that distracts people from the real issue in police, which is corruption.","receptive":0.3401}
{"text":"I agree that the keeping the alleged perpetrator and the victim separated is important; however, if the claim is false or is against the incorrect person, it would be beneficial to allow the alleged perpetrator to remain on campus while an investigation is under way. The school should input strategies to keep the two students separated for the victims safety, and they should also make sure the that investigation is done quickly to prevent other instances from occurring. I understand why you think the alleged perpetrator should be removed from school, but if the allegations were false or against the wrong person, you can damage the person accused.","receptive":0.56156}
{"text":"I can understand its against their rights but why should the victim have to relocate for the time being.Your right we cannot place judgement until proof is given, but why would the victim make up a rape accusation? Its partly true that their are innocent until proven gulity.","receptive":-1.59256}
{"text":"I agree with your reasoning.  However, if an accusation is made then further investigation is warranted.  I'm sure questioning the alleged perpetrator is a necessary part of that investigation and I see no reason why said questioning can't be done off campus. ","receptive":1.17127}
{"text":"I agree that the media is an important factor in bringing these interactions to light. I believe that having these interactions posted to social media allows those with the privilege not to fear the police due to the color of their skin to understand the issues minorities face in modern America. It isn't overblowing the situation, but rather shedding light on the things we prefer to turn a blind eye to. Holding police accountable for their actions, especially in regards to their personal biases, is an important part in creating an America that is equal for everybody.","receptive":-0.37942}
{"text":"Thank you for your response, and I agree that in our justice system it is important to view accused people as innocent until proven guilty. However, our justice system can take a while to address every case, and universities may be hesitant in the first place to even take further action; if they do, they may claim jurisdiction and not bring the matter to public authorities. For that reason, I would support at least some actions to remove the accused individual from campus, such as sending them home for a few days or instituting a restraining order between the accused person and the victim.","receptive":0.97507}
{"text":"I certainly understand your point of view. There HAVE been several instances caught on tape of minorities being shot and killed by police. It has been my experience, though, that these videos do not show what led up to the shooting. Yes, it's true that one person killed is too many. I agree with that. Unfortunately, police have to make split second decisions that most of us never have to make, and they sometimes have to make those decisions with their lives on the line, or the lives of other innocent people on the line. While I agree that there are \"bad cops,\", there are also bad lawyers, bad teachers, bad cashiers, bad bankers, etc. But they number of good ones FAR outweigh the small minority of bad ones. ","receptive":-0.00513}
{"text":"I would like to see the works cited for your proposed statistics. Where has it been studied and listed that \"The vast, vast majority of alleged victims are telling the truth\"? Why do we have to believe victims and assume they're telling the truth? That's how we end up in a very bad place. We live in a country where you are innocent until proven guilty and punishing someone for something they may not have done occurs much more often than tolerable (This is any amount). Your system is much too easily taken advantage of.  Anyone at any time can accuse anyone else of sexual assault and that would result in the immediate removal of that person from their classes. ","receptive":-1.19556}
{"text":"I agree that statistics may state that reports of false sexual assault rarely exist, but false reports still might exist. It may help the victim feel safe which is certainly a good thing, but automatically removing the alleged from school may lead to increased false reports. Doing nothing will undoubtedly send the wrong message, but there should be a middle ground solution that will still make the victim feel safe. ","receptive":-0.00886}
{"text":"I agree that it is relatively rare and data needs to be analyzed, but social media is often the only way to see what is happening. Without social media society would never know the extent of the problem. ","receptive":0.71466}
{"text":"Public reaction to confrontations between the police and minorities has clearly been overblown. The public outrage is not backed up by any facts. The data and statistics should there is no greater police issues between minorities then any other group. Additionally many of the minorities claim they have more encounters with the police because they statistically have committed more crimes. The numbers do not lie that is simple facts. This is an emotional response due to constant media coverage of only arrests on minorities while not showing the majority of conformations with other groups.","receptive":-1.15743}
{"text":"I think whether public reaction can be considered \"overblown\" must be considered on a case-by-case basis. On one hand, social media does indeed allow information or rumors and outrage about cases to spread quickly, but on the other, it allows light to be shed on unjust situations that otherwise would have been swept under the rug and forgotten. For too long, police have not been held accountable for their actions, now at times the pendulum would seem to have swung too far the other way, but whether it is overblown depends on the facts of the particular case. Making sweeping generalizations about the public vs. the police is not conducive to productive dialogue.","receptive":0.24539}
{"text":"Thorough investigation is good, but so is maintaining the well-being of someone making an accusation.  While I agree that sometimes people will make unfounded accusations due to personal reasons, I've found this is not the majority.  Logic states we should take the likelihood of a claim being false into account in terms of protecting an accuser while still maintaining the rights of the accused as evidence is gathered.","receptive":0.26147}
{"text":"I do not believe that this public reaction has been blown out of proportion. It is very important that people of all races feel safe and protected by the police in their communities. Without showing these confrontations and events in the media, many people would lack awareness of these events. Public awareness is vital in promoting important changes throughout a community.  ","receptive":-0.78261}
{"text":"I agree that everyone is capable of lying. I also believe in due process. However, I think that each case should be reviewed and if their is evidence of a crime then the person who is accused should be removed from campus. In a situation where its only a he said/she said situation then the situation should be reviewed and perhaps the accused would remain on campus but possibly have the victim escorted on campus or have classes changed if there is a risk of running into each other. If they are in the same dorm, moving one of them to a different location would be helpful. While false accusations can be harmful and damaging to an innocent accused person, the harm could be substantially worse for an actual victim to be forced into close quarters with the sexual predator. ","receptive":1.01002}
{"text":"I disagree with this statement fully. I feel that you cannot judge an entire race for the unjust actions of another individual of the same race. I think that each and every individual should be held accountable for their actions. If you are willing to put forth the effort of to degrade one specific race based off the other minorities actions than you, yourself should be held accountable for being biased towards judgemental of those specific people and their peers.","receptive":-0.49259}
{"text":"Honestly, I agree completely with your statement. Just think of all the situations where we could be unjustly putting a young man or woman's livelihood at risk. In this instance, we're asked to act solely on the statement of a young woman, or man who could just be upset or hurting and looking for a way to get rid of their problem. I also agree that if such a thing can be proven, then the perpetrator should be removed from campus, allowing them to stay would essentially be putting other students at risk of a repeat offense.","receptive":0.19898}
{"text":"While this situation may have been slightly blown out of proportion, these events actually do happen this often. Riots and destruction should be treated with discretion and care, in order to dissipate the situation at hand. Lawful arrests are correct, but officers should take care to understand the situation at hand. ","receptive":0.05912}
{"text":"I do agree that the situation would be tense for both parties. I see where you are coming from where if the accused is innocent they would have missed school and suffered unfairly, however, the accuser might still be in danger if the accused was not monitored in some way. In some cases, if the accuser has the burden of removing themselves from the situation they are doubly stressed with the trauma of the event in addition to any relocation they must attempt. ","receptive":0.54233}
{"text":"I see your point of view, but perhaps it's not a bad idea to consider the historical injustice of the situation.","receptive":-0.07343}
{"text":"It is dangerous to generalize, given the different local contexts in which these scenarios play out. In many places (Baltimore, NYC, for example), there are endemic and structural biases within the police force itself that exacerbate racial tension. Only by bringing these confrontations to the media can larger problems of racism in the US begin to be addressed.","receptive":0.01005}
{"text":"One of the number one factors...  That seems a bit confusing. Is it one of the factors? Or the number one factor? It can't really be one of the number one factors, can it? It either is the number one factor, or it's one of the factors: It cannot be one of the number one factors.  ","receptive":-0.54823}
{"text":"I feel that the alleged perpetrator should be removed from campus. While I see the point of wanting a fair trial, I feel the safety of the victim is of up most importance. If the alleged perpetrator was a man or women I think they should be removed.   ","receptive":-0.15368}
{"text":"While I agree that social media may not facilitate constructive dialogue regarding excessive force by police towards minority suspects, I don't believe the issue is overblown.  It is not clear that data has been collected regarding the prevalence of these incidents and the anecdotal information is highly disturbing.  I believe that police should be trained in de-escalating confrontational situations and that the issue has not been adequately addressed through data collection, the media, the authorities, police training or citizen education.","receptive":0.50676}
{"text":"The victim in this situation has a right to feel safe while the case is being investigated. Very few sexual assault cases are falsely reported, but I see your point since there is always a possibility.","receptive":0.81102}
{"text":"I agree with the you. There are always ways for the media to cherry-pick the bad parts of the story and spin it into something else. What we see on the news these days is what it appears. It is important to do your own research because drawing a conclusion. The media is just out there to draw attention. They do not care if the are telling the whole story. ","receptive":-1.07122}
{"text":"I would disagree with this person. When a person is accused of a crime where there is a victim involved, the victim's rights and feelings are important. It is important for the college to provide a space where the victim feels safe. The victim has already suffered through something and should not have to be put through another hardship by needing to move away from the campus. Once the person who has been accused has been acquitted, the person can return to campus. However, if the person is found guilty, then the person would need to stay away from the campus.","receptive":-2.23742}
{"text":"I agree that social media replaying of some of these violent events can be harmful, yet I believe the harm is more in trauma felt by marginalized groups who feel they are re-living the incident over and again. While these confrontations between police and minority crime suspects do seem to get a lot of exposure, overall these incidents go under-reported; the footage we see is because someone happened to be recording at the time. I see that you agree that excessive force by police is a problem, and it seems that you are focused on trying to analyze data and find a solution.","receptive":0.94379}
{"text":"i totally agree with your statement, where a person is considered innocent until proven guilty.  A possible resolution might be to separate both parties on opposite ends of campus until issue has been resolved.  Yes, this may limit conditions, but it would be in the best interest of all.  Unfortunately fairness should be provided to all until case is proven.","receptive":0.68603}
{"text":"I don't think that it has been overblown at all. Despite the recent increase of exposure due to social media and the news, that does not take away how it is still wrong. I think it's good that we are bringing these issues to light because it will help us find out how we can solve the issues. ","receptive":0.61865}
{"text":"i understand the concern for the victim and they absolutely have every right to have justice served. however the accused has not been convicted of a crime yet and it could cause a lawsuit to occur if he was found to be innocent but was removed from campus. either way it is a sensitive and serious situation, but i think the school should hear both sides before acting.","receptive":-0.90634}
{"text":"You bring up some interesting points that I honestly hadn't considered.  Thank you for your thoughtful insights.  I look forward to exploring ways in which we can cooperate in disseminating this information to the general public, and hopefully diffusing some of the tension that currently exists around this subject.","receptive":1.37919}
{"text":"I agree with you somewhat. You do make a good point that some students, both male and female, may live in constant fear because the threat of being thrown out because of an accusation. However, I think it is important to remember that victims are also living in constant fear that they will have to encounter their attacker in public.","receptive":-0.97594}
{"text":"What proof do you have that these incidents are overblown? I think just once is one time too many. I've seen far too many videos with my own eyes to be convinced that it just isn't a problem. Of course the actions of the officer are focused on, because that is the behavior in question, and the behavior that has become problematic. It doesn't matter if someone is resisting arrest...the officer still needs to behave appropriately. Your comments about 'rioting and destruction' have nothing to do with this topic whatsoever.","receptive":-1.9662}
{"text":"I don't think that this issue has been overblown, in fact quite the contrary. It is only due to the media and the cell phone use that the public has been made aware of how badly minorities have been treated and how they have been unnecessarily targeted.In the past, the police have managed to get away with their abuse of power. Now that there are recordings, the police have no choice but to answer for their behavior.","receptive":-0.38937}
{"text":"While I agree that there should be a good amoung of evidence to prove something has happened, it is important to recognize the severity of the actions at hand. If the person had been accused of another crime such as murder to theft, that person would be removed from campus until the accusation is settled. Sexual assault is still a form of violence and students should be protected. I understand where your coming from in regards of feeling that it feels like this would lead to constant fear, however I believe that the opposite effect would most likely occur. Students would feel safer knowing that sexual assault has no place on campus.","receptive":-0.00517}
{"text":"I completely agree. They only focus on certain racial views of the issue. They don’t show the issue from the other side. They are issues in with the police and minority crime suspects, but it is true for the other side. ","receptive":-0.54824}
{"text":"Despite what you think, consider this. Simply looking at the raw number of incidents when police are bad vs good is bad data practices. You should consider the magnitude of the situations that are occurring.  For example, 911 only happened once but because the magnitude was so huge we went to war over the situation. So a small number of cops behaving in very inappropriate ways has a huge magnitude  if they are killing and abusing people rather than just giving tickets.","receptive":-0.56947}
{"text":"Some may say that the public reaction to recent confrontations between police and minority crime suspects has been overblown, but it is important for them to understand that it is not okay for the police to kill someone over a confrontation. In many cases, the suspects are not causing major threat to police. Disobeying the police should not result in death. Unless the suspect is intentionally trying to harm the police fatally with a gun or a weapon of some sort, the police have no right to overexert their authority and end the suspect's life.","receptive":-0.00454}
{"text":"While I understand the desire to protect an alleged victim from contact with an alleged perpetrator, we should remember that the accused has rights as well. Removal from campus would result in missed classes and a potentially negative impact on the student's grades. In order to protect both parties from a potentially negative impact, perhaps some accommodations could be made - including delineated \"no-go\" zones for each to avoid during the investigation, and alternatives for assignments or class time.","receptive":0.30614}
{"text":"While I agree that there have been instances in which the individual was not compliant with the officers mentioned, I have to disagree.  There have been several instances (with video proof) that there was no resistance to the officers requests.  There have also been several instances of obvious racial-profiling that have ended in someone innocent being killed as a result.  ","receptive":-1.20761}
{"text":"I do not disagree that there are issues that need to be addressed, but there is no way you can say this is a muted conversation. Perhaps ignored, but not muted. I agree that there is a concern here and there is video proof. However, it has led to an exaggeration of what \"all policemen\" are like. Let's not forget that police officers have lost their lives due to the misconception that all police officers behave the same way. The truth is there are good and bad of everything including police. Innocent people on both sides have lost their lives. However, some (not all) of the people who have been victims of violence by police did not cooperate from the start, and then say it's because of their skin. But id they had respected the authority of the police, it could possibly have had a different outcome. There is an issue, but I think the light has misrepresented it.","receptive":-0.11359}
{"text":"In your response, you are assuming that the perpetrator is guilty of the alleged crime. I believe that the perpetrator should be treated as an innocent person and not removed from campus until proven guilty. The victim can seek out safety through other means for the time while the event is being investigated. ","receptive":-0.51198}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from, but it is always more complicated and requires a deeper understanding of the situation from both sides. Many people of all racial backgrounds have poor interactions with law enforcement due to their own behavior rather than that of the officer. There also must be serious conversations within all communities regarding law enforcement interactions. ","receptive":-0.11845}
{"text":"I agree that sexual assault is a horrible and traumatic event for the victim.  Removing the accused from campus would protect the fragile victim from further abuse, however, we are innocent until proven guilty in this country. I am concerned that someone who is wrongly accused could be punished for something they did not do and that could follow them for the rest of ther life.  It is a very hard subject and I think you do have a good point.","receptive":0.43887}
{"text":"I respect you viewpoint however it ignores one important point.   In a number or recent cases the media rushed to tell the victims side of the story, and it later turned out to be grossly inaccurate.  This has put police lives in danger, and it also does great damage to the case you are trying to make.  The people who may have never heard the story are likely to now be very skeptical, when a similar incident occurs as they have seen that the media is quite willing to lie just to get the story out in a hurry.","receptive":0.08563}
{"text":"I understand the point of view however if you are in the position of being accused of something like sexual assault then I am guessing that you are probably in a position that you shouldn't have been in to begin with. If you aren't behaving inappropriately then you most likely won't be accused of something inappropriate. The removal from campus need not be permanent either. It could be temporary.","receptive":0.19398}
{"text":"I agree that the loss of any innocent life is too much. Steps should be taken to further train police in how to handle different personalities and crime suspects, especially when there is not yet proof of guilt.  That said, I think many times police are right in protecting themselves as well as other innocent lives around them. Many times suspects truly are dangerous to others, and even to themselves.  I wonder if maybe sometimes people forget to acknowledge that policing is a job that not everyone wants to do, and yet it is a job that someone has to do.  I say this as someone who is from a minority group and who is not a police officer, nor do I have any police officers in my family or as personal or family friends. I agree there are incidents when police act in an unprofessional or even aggressive way and these individuals need to face consequences for their actions, but surely we will not begin to look at all police in a negative light due to the actions of just a few? ","receptive":0.75477}
{"text":"I take issue with your viewpoint. Media, unless manipulating the content, is capturing  minority persons vs police events. Yes, there may be some bias but, it's easy to see what one is looking at on the screen. I do think that we are seeing more because of access to video technology - there is a reason though, because it's happening. There is definitely a shift in the temperature of society. I see it here in Arizona. It's a red state however, in recent years I've noticed that I see more of my white contemporaries act more quickly if slighted, even in the littlest bit, by a minority. Whether it be calling a Manager over or phoning police officials. ","receptive":-0.92217}
{"text":"I hear what you're saying about due process and a fair trial, and you're absolutely right about that. I also agree that all people, regardless of gender, are capable of lies. I think we should be careful about assuming that any victim of sexual assault is always a woman and the perpetrator always a man. ","receptive":0.61161}
{"text":"You make some very good points about innocent until proven guilty. I agree that the alleged criminal should not be immediately thrown off campus. However, I think he should have strict rules/laws prohibiting any type of contact with the potential victim.","receptive":1.13167}
{"text":"I agree that human life has value. But I often find that the way the way these interactions are reported are in an alarmist way and tend to exaggerate the problem. So while I see you point about the existence of the problem, I think it's to a smaller scale than many believe.","receptive":0.02938}
{"text":"This increase in recordings of police interactions is a good thing though. Police absolutely should be accountable for their actions, especially when they are causing unnecessary harm to the very people they should be protecting. These things often happened in previous decades, but not having the recordings available meant that outrageous atrocities were committed frequently and simply \"swept under the rug\". If anything, the increase in video recordings can only serve to reduce the number of brutality incidents. ","receptive":-0.98677}
{"text":"i completely disagree with the statement. every police to work a hard and find the thiefs. the police people done a good job","receptive":-0.58272}
{"text":"I agree that the victim would probably feel fear from having the accused person on campus. However, I think it's important to have a complete investigation before basically ruining the accused person's reputation and potentially their education. I think it's very important to remember that people should be \"innocent until proven guilty.\" With the rise of false accusations and the \"me too\" movement, several peoples' reputations and careers have been ruined. It's best to fully investigate. ","receptive":0.29054}
{"text":"100% agree that due process is important in our society.   However Research into rape cases has shown that it is very rare that people cry wolf with rape. An accusation is very very likely to be true. The psychological trauma of seeing an attacker day in and day out can cause a student who is already had something bad happen stop going to classes in order to avoid their attacker which means that not only were they raped but then they're also failing College.  ","receptive":-0.03321}
{"text":"Yes, the alleged perpetrator should be immediately removed from campus to protest the victims well being. At least the alleged perpetrator should be in jail in order to protect the victim's life. ","receptive":-1.89482}
{"text":"While I am sympathetic to the victim's need for a safe environment for recovery in dealing with the trauma, I am wary of any institution taking such extreme action before all of the facts are known. I believe women when they come forward with their assault details, but forcing the accused to be removed immediately seems premature to me. I would hope that the accused would do the right thing and remove himself in the best interests of everyone involved, although that could be a naive wish.","receptive":-0.03031}
{"text":"As a person with a background in emergency services I have to say the topic about police and minority suspects are very overblown. I have to say officers are more likely to be assaulted than the suspects. The media has blown this topic way out of proportion. ","receptive":-0.68994}
{"text":"It's true that previously hidden confrontations between police and minority have been coming to light recently because of social media, but being the topic for news outlets inherently opens the way for an issue to be overblown. This is partly because those who sympathize with the issue now have the power to extend public interest by routinely reposting the story, on top of this, media outlets naturally gravitate towards news and issues that spark emotion in their readers in order to gain more viewers. If police and minority crime instigate discussion and views, it's not farfetched for news outlets and media to search for more of the same issues, no matter how minor, and prolong their coverage for as long as people are interested in prolonging it, regardless of whether or not the issue has already been dealt with.","receptive":0.16019}
{"text":"I understand how you feel, but you can not assume that every claim and/or accusation of sexual assault is true. Though most of the time they are, some cases it is a way for a person to get back at an individual for something they did. That is why these cases need to be handled with the up most seriousness for both parties, where they are a victim of sexual assault, or a being framed as a perpetrator. Though I do agree that If prove someone is a perpetrator, we should burn them, like we used to burn the \"witches.\" ","receptive":-0.04015}
{"text":"I agree with you that the percentage of the confrontations with police are small in comparison to the daily police contacts.  However, within those violent confrontations, there is a high incidence of it including minority suspects.  The reports of deaths in these confrontations seems to be higher for minorities, then for non-minorities.","receptive":-0.08988}
{"text":"I agree that the incidents are not as common as the media portrays them to be.  The primary focus will always be on the officer because they are the person in power over the suspect.  I do agree that an investigation needs to be done before any termination action is taken. Maybe a suspension is adequate until the investigation is concluded is a more appropriate action.","receptive":1.38905}
{"text":"I think you have many valid points.  Thank you for sharing these ideas and view points in a constructive manner in order to help others see the issue(s) from perhaps a different perspective.  I thought you did a great job of articulating social issues that others might not have experience of the own to relate, but with your words, others can at least try and understand.  Good response.","receptive":1.03154}
{"text":"While I understand the concern that the alleged perpetrator might hurt another individual. We must remember that in our country, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Until we have evidence that the alleged perpetrator, did in fact, commit a crime, they should not have their right to freedom denied.","receptive":0.57329}
{"text":"The problem with this logic is that over 90% of rape accusations are true, statistically. Additionally, it can be highly traumatic for the victim, as trauma is a common after-effect. Hence, this is a very special situation. Emotions MUST be a part of the evaluation.","receptive":-1.55483}
{"text":"I agree that people are innocent until proven guilty, however in certain scenarios due process may cause more harm than good. Removing the suspect should not imply guilt, however it may help both parties to be separated while the matter is further investigated. You are correct in the sense everyone can lie, but we should potentially take steps to minimize damage. ","receptive":0.30984}
{"text":"There have been cases like that, but that is only because you have no context. Usually they do something to instigate attention by the police and half the story is told. It is silly to say that there is some kind of extra hate towards minorites in the police, especially when there's plenty of minorities working in the police. I'm a \"minority\" and I think that it is not an issue. We need to stop overreacting.","receptive":-1.41296}
{"text":"Your response is a great point. We all need to consider the rights of the victim and of the accused. Although, I do believe it would be hard to have a physical/ restraining order since they are both on campus. And yes, a person with prior violent convictions or documented behavior, shall be escorted from campus while the investigation is ongoing. ","receptive":0.45069}
{"text":"I agree completely that the media blows things out of proportion, however these are not isolated incidents. There is a history of profiling in many branches of the government. As for public reaction, i also agree that it can be a bit overblown, but just think of how much of the public has dealt with the exact same situation and how often they see it in their daily life, or through the media.","receptive":0.28773}
{"text":"I fully believe the media blows every news topic out of proportion and do little to encourage positive thinking. Every human being deserves to be treated like one just as equally as those 2 houses down, no matter race color or creed. Life liberty pursuit of happiness","receptive":-0.61851}
{"text":"While I believe the accused also has rights, in the case of a sexual assault, I think the accused should be barred from campus until the allegations have been investigated. This would not only protect the victim and any future victims-in the case that the alleged perpetrator would be a repeat offender-but it should also help the investigation process move more quickly. I've heard people say it sometimes takes weeks or even months to launch an investigation into an allegation of this sort, but if the accused were banned from campus for the duration of the investigation, said investigation would likely have to take priority.","receptive":-0.25107}
{"text":"I agree with you. most of the time police do have confrontations with the public with little or no justice or protection. I agree","receptive":0.27347}
{"text":"I agree the alleged victim's safety is important.  However, this is just an allegation until it's proven that the assault actually happened.  Until this can be proven the allledged perpetrator is also a student and can't just be removed from school.","receptive":-0.83462}
{"text":"I think it is important to back up a little and look at attitudes on both sides.  If both people are angry and don't listen to each other, we get the kind of interactions we have been seeing.  The police need to be in charge and the people need to listen and do as told until things are under control.  They can't say NO to the cops as they want to do.  It doesn't matter what color either of their skins are.","receptive":-0.37577}
{"text":"While there have been many documented cases of police mistreating people of color through body cameras and other surveillance technologies, I believe that the problem is often blown out of proportion by the media.  I agree with you that not all police officers are bad, however it tends to be the bad officers that catch our eye and evoke our emotions that call us to action.  These unique cases, which are indeed a minority or all police interactions, cause us to become angry because we feel that people we view as equal are being treated unjustly.  However in a vast majority of police interactions this is not the case.  I agree with you that cultural issues must be addressed, especially between the police and minority groups.  However I believe that having anger or hatred towards the police will not cause any good, and will instead cause people to mistrust them which only adds fuel to the fire of a complex situation that is often misrepresented by the media and news outlets.","receptive":1.49321}
{"text":"While I do agree that the situation is a little bit overblown, I do think that it is still a huge problem. We need to train our officers better, and make sure that they have no racial (or otherwise) biases prior to being hired. On the other hand, I do think that people still need to respect and obey police because you can't just assume every one of them is a tyrant in uniform. That is also a bias.","receptive":0.48212}
{"text":"I disagree with you partially because on occasion it has been proven that the majority of criminal suspects have prior records and most attempt to escape police capture. While some lives are important there is a point where we have individuals who are committing nothing but crimes and providing nothing for their communities. These are not the people we should be trying to \"seek justice\" for especially if they are committing violent crimes or have prior. Now where I will agree is on occasion there has been minorities suspects who have been shot without justification but there have been more or less the same for white suspects as well. Its a matter of what type of crime was committed and the individual's lack of being cautious when interacting with a police officer. Statistics maybe involved to an extent and as a minority myself I feel like the only reason people overblown it is because we as minorities are by default the less populous in majority of the areas compared to whites on average. It is easier to show how \"serious\" something is when there is less of us but more of us being victims say compared to whites.\n","receptive":-0.17526}
{"text":"I can see where you are coming from. It does seem sometimes that the media takes things out of perspective. However, the incident really did happen, and it's an example to people that bad things happen. You cannot deny that the incident happened, once you see it on video. However, I do agree that, when you see the video, you are only seeing it from one perspective. There are always more than two sides to every situation. ","receptive":1.1077}
{"text":"I agree there may be times when a suspect in a violent crime must be detained to protect the safety of the public.  We do need to remember the rights of the accused, though.  Punishing the innocent will only lead to more injustice.  We have to guard against destroying the lives of the wrongly accused. ","receptive":0.28601}
{"text":"Although the outrage that encompasses racial tensions has been brewing hotter its not at a stage to protest nationally. You are correct in the media coverage is greater in these cases because people stand up for their rights in numbers in certain enviornments.","receptive":-0.38325}
{"text":"I agree that it is easier to believe the victim than the alleged abuser, but I don't think it's fair to only believe one side over the other because it is easier. I also agree it is good to make the victim feel safe in this difficult time for them. I think that it's important to remember that in this case, we are talking about an alleged accuser, not a confirmed one. I agree you don't want to send a message that seems like a school is okay with it, but this matter should also be kept more confidential. ","receptive":-0.2044}
{"text":"I also supports the person who decided the decision correctly. They did mistake that's why he punished them like this.","receptive":-0.05553}
{"text":"I understand that everyone should be given due process and should be assumed innocent. Women do lie about sexual assault, but the number of women who lie is extremely low and should not discount every accusation. Although it would be unfair to immediately assume that one is guilty.","receptive":0.20199}
{"text":"I too believe that social media and even regular news media have contributed to the problem. That said, it's obvious that there is also a very real problem with how police in certain geographic regions handle minority suspects. Additionally, we mustn't forget the individual police officers who judge suspects because of their personal biases.","receptive":0.26197}
{"text":"Yes, I agree that in today's world, the access and dissemination of media has given greater scrutiny to everything.  However, I wouldn't say that the public reaction is overblown; I would say that this is a normal and positive reaction to injustices that were often times brushed under the rug.  Since these topics can now be brought up with substantially more proof, they can be considered \"novel\" and elicit a greater reaction than was previously possible.  ","receptive":0.94882}
{"text":"You have a valid point about the percentage of police incidents of misconduct. Perhaps the media does inflate people's perceptions of how often it occurs. But I still feel that even a single occurrence is wrong and needs to be covered by the media.","receptive":-0.2284}
{"text":"This is an extremely emotional and complex issue. I agree that due process should be followed. I think that the key word here is immediate, but we also have to keep in mind is the duration of this removal. An immediate removal is important, however it should not be very long. I think if a sexual assault is alleged that the police should be involved. ","receptive":0.39197}
{"text":"That is a thoughtful response, but I would say that just because we weren't recording it and posting it to the internet does not make it right.  Perhaps even it would be better that we are so there is more awareness of it.  Social media might be a good way to get thoughts and ideas out there as well as the actual events.  It is possible to get an incident that might be overblown, but the good far outweighs the bad in doing so.  I'm sure it would be different if it was your town.","receptive":0.71627}
{"text":"An accusation alone is not enough and is unfair to all involved.  It would be better for the accuser to remove themselves until it is proven to be true.  ","receptive":0.16468}
{"text":"Confrontations are not overblown, it's just that they've been able to come to light in more recent years because of social media, among other platforms. Every incident that happens needs to be recorded and shared, not hidden like a dirty secret. The more that these types of confrontations are hidden, the more that the police can get away with. Now that people walk around with a cell phone with a camera attached, police should be held to a higher standard- the same that should have been happening all along. Police should have to defend their actions. If they've done nothing wrong, there should be nothing to hide, and being filmed shouldn't be a concern.","receptive":-0.70104}
{"text":"I totally agree with your immediate proof statement. Thinking about an investigation into an accusation though, maybe it would be best to separate the individuals, and see the reaction to both sides, while continuing to gather information. I would agree this is not fair to a person being falsely accused, but maybe they should be kicked off with the agreement of full reinstatement without scholastic penalty after everything is sorted out and innocence is proven. ","receptive":1.22946}
{"text":"I agree with all of your thoughts on this matter. We are too quick to ruin one person's life trying to protect the others without any evidence.","receptive":-1.26235}
{"text":"You have a very valid point in that social media today does highlight the issues happening in today's society.  However, that does not necessarily mean that the public reaction is severely muted given the fact that most of the public uses social media in some form these days.  Statistically the number of confrontations shown through social media is a very small number given the size of the minority population in this country today.","receptive":0.57547}
{"text":"Immediately removing the \"alleged\" perpetrator would be the correct action to take.  Until the accusation can be proven or verified, the person accuse should legally be treated as innocent.  Taking proactive measures such as immediate removal will only open the door for innocent people's live to be severely affected if they are wrongly accused. ","receptive":-0.28433}
{"text":"The number of adversarial contacts which result in media reports is not indicative of the overall number.It is only the extreme cases that are deemed provocative or sensational enough enough. The number of adversarial contacts should be extremely small since the result of such contact can have a very large impact on the victim.","receptive":-0.87802}
{"text":"I do agree that the alleged perpetrator should be given due process and a fair trial, however, I feel that it is only fair that the perpetrator should be immediately removed from campus to protect the victim's well-being.  The perpetrator, whether male or female, should be able to defend his or her self, but while doing so should not be around the victim, not only for the victim's sake but for the perpetrator's as well.  While I do believe that all people are capable of lying, I also believe that some are capable of sexual assault and therefore should be investigated accordingly.  I agree fully that all are entitled to a due process and fair trial.  This is what we were founded on, however, I do believe in the victim's rights also.","receptive":-0.0934}
{"text":"I wake up in 6:00 a.m. in the morning. I started my day with my daily Bible reading and praying, asking the Lord's help to guide me throughout that day. I then have my breakfast, usually consists of bacon and omelette. I drive my favorite Caravan to work, and by 9:00 a.m. I am already sitting in my office. My job is an translator/auditor for an international semiconductor service provider. I have my lunch break around 12 and go out with some friends to a nearby fast food restaurant. I leave work at 5:00 p.m. and usually go straight home, unless I need to by some groceries or do laundry. I would pick up my guitar and practice, trying to put something together (composition). I then cook my own dinner and watch a movie while I am eating it. I don't have a gym membership so I just use my pull-up bar on the wall to do some workouts after dinner. I surf internet for a while, especially shopping sites and social media sites to keep myself connected. I take evening showers and pray before I go to bed, by then it is usually 11:00 p.m. I sometimes wake up midnight, maybe because I am a light sleeper.","receptive":-0.96663}
{"text":"I agree that such individuals should not be allowed to be a part of society. However, the i digital in this case has rights, and should not be removed until a thorough investigation is completed. The law should be followed to ensure that the school the other students rights are protected as well. ","receptive":1.0642}
{"text":"To say that this is issue has been overblown is truly a sign that people have not been following the significance of it. I understand that an officer has a duty to protect and serve but, I would imagine that the officer would understand the difference between necessary and unnecessary force. The problem with the incidents that seem to be occurring at an alarming increasing rate is that The officers don't seem to be making sound decisions about how much force they use.I don't think that every situation that has been depicted in the media should have involved the excessive use of force or the clear use of hostile language involved. As far as the officer's actions, some of the things that have been shown clearly depict that the officer had already made up in their minds that the alleged suspect was guilty and the officer then decided to play jusge and jury instead of following clearly defined rules and laws.","receptive":-0.55718}
{"text":"While I understand your viewpoint, what if you were that individual, the minority, who has been unfairly targeted by that \"criminal\" police officer. I would suggest that even one time is too many, in that our police force has been tasked to protect and serve all. When the media brings attention to this rogue behavior, as you suggest, then perhaps it serves as a call to all to check themselves. We should want to weed out the bad elements in our police force to ensure that the safety of all is the goal, without regard to race.","receptive":-0.56582}
{"text":"I think that both the victim and the alleged perpetrator should be removed. The victim should be provided with counseling, tools, and a rape kit. The perpetrator should be removed and a thorough investigation be done. While in America we believe innocent until proven guilty, we should also believe the victims, and provide a safe atmosphere for them and the entire student body and faculty. While the victim COULD be making it up, it is the best idea to remove all parties from the school during the investigation. Leaving the alleged perpetrator there could cause a panic from other students, could cause the victim to be harassed, and fear more. Due process is a must but we must also believe our victims. Too often someone who has been raped will not speak up out of fear and embarrassment and the rapist goes free. There needs to be a system that can properly work for everyone involved. ","receptive":-0.62996}
{"text":"I do agree that social media isn't doing much to help the issue, and instead it's creating a more toxic and volatile reaction toward these events.  However, due to such outcry and anger, police forces have started to implement solutions such as body cams to help mitigate the issue, to varying levels of success.  So while I do think that social media platforms need to calm down and take more action than just sitting behind a screen and ranting to the world, I can't say that the people speaking up on the issue are doing nothing at all.","receptive":0.67247}
{"text":"No due process there. Women can get any man in trouble that they choosr now. They have disgustingly expanded this ridiculous definition. This is just another millenial joke. ","receptive":-1.74043}
{"text":"It's still an important issue when you see black men getting murdered by police simply by being black.  You can't just brush this off as overblown.  Something needs to be done about it.","receptive":-1.70582}
{"text":"You make a really good case actually; I am inclined to agree with you.  This is a such a huge issue these days and there are so many people (especially men) who are wrongly accused.  Ultimately we should follow due process though; an individual is innocent until proven guilty.  ","receptive":0.48637}
{"text":"I see what you're saying. It is true that the victim may not have peace of mind. You're right that no chances should be taken.","receptive":0.64084}
{"text":"I understand that you feel the officer was wrong. I see that some people may feel the subject was not resisting arrest. I think in the future we will see more come out about this and it may bring more awareness to all parties. I see that some people have started rioting but it may be better for everyone involved if we wait to see what the outcome is once the higher uppers have looked at the case as a hole. I know some people want to file criminal charges but it may be better to wail and see what the investigation leaders advise. ","receptive":0.16421}
{"text":"I appreciate your point of view. Some stories are over blown. However, thank to the media more of these types of incidents are made public. People may have there mind set before they know all the facts. It is up to each of us to know all that facts before we make judgements.","receptive":0.51548}
{"text":"I understand your point of view, and I agree that social media has done little to better the problem. I also agree that social media allows issues to become overblown due to its repetitive nature. It is important, however, to realize that there are issues with abuse of power within the police community that must be exposed and eliminated. ","receptive":0.68864}
{"text":"I agree that the way the world is today is different than it was ten years ago, including the use of social media. Many people don't post events within seconds of it happening, but you are correct, there are some people who do. I imagine it is hard for police to worry about defending their actions due to post on social media, but can also see how it can help police think twice about their actions before acting.","receptive":-0.18552}
{"text":"I think that for the safety of the accuser and the victim perhaps they should both be away from the campus.  The victim should have police protection for the time being.\nThe accuser should be closely monitored as well to see that the victim and the accuser do not end up in an area together.","receptive":0.25454}
{"text":"Of course, anyone, male or female is capable of lying. But that is not the point. I think that if an accusation is made, with suitable proof, the accused needs to be removed from the campus for the safety of all other female students. None of the female students on campus would feel safe and may not attend their classes or even leave their dorm rooms if the accused is still able to roam the campus.","receptive":-0.07274}
{"text":"Some police officers let their job go to their head. They think since they are a officer they  can get away with this. It should be required they all wear body cams so this wont happen.","receptive":-0.53628}
{"text":"The media has the ability to bring light to important issues. It gives the public information that might otherwise be hidden. The public should be aware of current events, including confrontations between law enforcement and minorities.","receptive":0.3251}
{"text":"I agree that people are innocent until proven guilty, however rape is an extreme case. Minor crimes with no violence are easier to handle, but rape includes violence that is both mental and physical, and a victim can be tortured just by the sight of them. It is a good idea to give the victim a retraining order but I believe there's a way to allow the accused to keep their rights while still baring them from campus during the time of the trial.","receptive":-0.15305}
{"text":"I understand that it is unnecessary to remove students from campus based on accusations alone. However, if hard evidence is found and the student is truly guilty of the offense, then I believe removing them from campus would be the right course of action. Of course, I do agree with you that without a good amount of evidence, students should not be kicked off of campus, but that an investigation should still be the main priority.","receptive":0.67448}
{"text":"I actually share some of your concerns, I understand that a policy like this certainly could be abused and have a negative impact on innocent people. I think that maybe it just means that the policy would need a little more clarity and structure set in place to protect  against abuses, but the main goal of the policy, being to remove a violent offender from his/her former victim/s space is one that should be in place. I think as humans the most compasionate thing to do would be to care for those that are being harmed, and a policy like this would do that. ","receptive":0.08157}
{"text":"Due process for the accused is important, but the safety of victims should come first.  The statement does not say that women do not lie.  It describes a course of action to be taken in campus sexual assault cases.  I do believe that removal from campus should be based on credible information and that resolution should be quick.  A wrongly accused person should also be compensated for any hardships.  However, I believe the greater good is to protect the victim from further harm.","receptive":-0.0742}
{"text":"It's important we have a distinction between accused and guilty. Accusations should only hold so much weight, these people deserve some form of trial before their life is ruined. Of course, if they are guilty, things should then be moved to a criminal court and they should be put in jail. ","receptive":0.17414}
{"text":"I agree that every human being has a right to dignity and value of life.  They should be able to walk down the streets without being afraid that they will be stopped and searched illegally.  The interactions of people and police have been very troubling to me because the citizens do have a tendency to protect themselves.","receptive":0.02309}
{"text":"Unfortunately, false allegations have become far more common than in years prior.  I'm not advocating for an outright dismissal of the accusation.  I am saying that an actual inquiry into the incident should take place in order to not ruin the reputation of someone that was falsely accused.  Caution should be given in these situations.  ","receptive":-0.6189}
{"text":"I agree that social media can negatively perpetuate information without contributing solutions, but it does reflect the public's feelings toward issues. While the public may not generally analyze the appropriate data, that data does show disparities in how minority crime suspects are treated versus their white counterparts. I understand the point being made, but think that it focuses too narrowly on one aspect of public reaction (social media).","receptive":0.79775}
{"text":"It is true that removing students immediately from campus can cause fear in students, but students would also be in fear if the student were allowed to remain.  Maybe the situation could be investigated as quickly as possible.  I agree that the welfare of both male and female students have to be considered.","receptive":0.85422}
{"text":"If police were doing the right things and acting under correct protocol, they would not have to defend their actions more than they used to.  It is by abuse of power and actions out of racist or subconscious feelings, that put the police in the crosshairs of social media.","receptive":-0.93176}
{"text":"I would respond by saying I personally feel if an accusation is brought against a person, investigation should be taken place and the person be removed for safety and security of the accuser. If they are not found guilty then they will be allowed to come back on campus. With that being said it is protecting the others on campus until the investigation is over.","receptive":-0.04817}
{"text":"This issue is of concern from both sides of the equation. On the one hand, it is important for people (women and men) to feel safe on campus. On the other hand, it is important to not over react and allow due process to take place i.e. innocent until proven guilty.","receptive":-0.32496}
{"text":"If a person is accused of rape they should immediately be removed from campus until the investigation is complete. If that person did indeed rape someone and they were to remain on campus, they have the opportunity to rape others, bully the victim, or scare the victim into keeping quit. They should be allowed to complete assignments related to their schooling from a place outside of the campus. These accusations must be taken seriously. All to often, victims do not come forward because of fear and if some of that fear were to be eliminated than maybe less rapes would occur on campus and more people would come forward. ","receptive":-0.98916}
{"text":"I can see where you are coming from in that everyone would have to live in fear of being immediately removed from campus if they do something interpreted as inappropriate, but wouldn't that fear also make the campus a safer place to be? While due diligence is necessary the safety of those on campus should be the top concern and eliminating the possibility of a retaliation from those accused is a step in the right direction. While students are often the accuser and perpetrator of sexual assault, these are not the only people on campus, so a broader perspective would be beneficial. ","receptive":0.24697}
{"text":"I agree with your response.  I often wondered why it was not brought to everyone's attention that when and officer says \"stop\" the person stops.  Why would an innocent person, turn and run?  We need to give the men in uniform more respect and do as they say.","receptive":0.39761}
{"text":"I see and understand your point. However, for the safety of all the campus , the accuser should be removed. You say it would make a case against the establishment but,  same goes for if the accuser went on to sexually assault someone else. This then is not only someone else been harmed but certainly would give them the right to sue as well.","receptive":-0.91697}
{"text":"While I understand the rights of the accused are just as important as those of the accuser, the accuser should have the right to go around campus freely without having to worry about coming into contact with the accuser or without having to have extra physical protection. While a restraining order may seem like a good idea, it only works AFTER the accused has come into contact with the accuser, giving the accuser another chance to get close enough to the accused to do more physical or emotional damage. If the accused did have previous violent convictions or documented behavior, then he should have already been barred from coming back onto campus, and if the accused was a student then his enrollment into the college should have restrictions placed on it until the outcome of a criminal investigation is complete. If the accused is a faculty member, then that member should be suspended from teaching pending the outcome of a criminal investigation. ","receptive":0.4409}
{"text":"Well. you brought up a good point regarding social media. Social Media has been known to over do and over playthings that exaggerates truths. In the type of situation where talking about people's lives. How can you say that talking about some unfortunate deaths of minorities in passing like it's not of any real concern?","receptive":-0.19792}
{"text":"By removing the accused, we would assume everyone accused is guilty.  I support removing the guilty party, but removing everyone accused is not the answer.  I think there needs to be strong evidence before anyone is removed.","receptive":0.37224}
{"text":"news/media has a way of exaggerating the truth and trying to force reactions out of people.  their are corrupt people in every race, stereotyping and pointing fingers doesn't help either side. i'm tired of hearing about it","receptive":-1.91659}
{"text":"I believe that both people the victim and the accuser should both be out of the campus. That way there is no stress with the victim or the accuser. By that I mean that the other students wont be able to inqure what happend so that they dont inflict additional stress on the problem at hand.","receptive":-0.64343}
{"text":"Yes, I do agree with you. It has been overblown. I also agree that the media plays a crucial role in what they decide to bring to our attention and in the manner which they do so. It's a very slippery slope, when the public's reaction obscures the first issue at hand. I feel your frustration regarding these issues. I think fear is a powerful thing and I believe jumping the gun on arrests without a full investigation seems unfair.","receptive":-1.05427}
{"text":"I agree with you completely that a person who is wrongfully accused, and then undergoes humiliation or other worse consequences, should have the right to sue. You are also right to say that to remove someone immediately who has been accused of a crime, without due process, is against their rights; however, we also have to consider the rights and safety of the alleged victim in this scenario. They would not have reported the alleged perpetrator if they had not felt this was necessary for safety, and I feel that their concerns are also valid.","receptive":0.81985}
{"text":"I see where you’re coming from and I agree with you if we know that a person has assaulted someone, but just because someone is alleged it doesn’t mean they are guilty. There is no need to punish an innocent person. ","receptive":0.4211}
{"text":"I agree that things have always been bad. I do, however, feel like they have gotten worse over the years. I feel it has to do with the fact people don't seem to care about much anymore. Not even themselves.","receptive":0.52455}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from. I agree cell phone videos provide more proof of what is going on in our world. Any injustice is wrong and should be exposed, regardless of race. ","receptive":1.39067}
{"text":"I agree that having a student immediately removed from campus on the sole basis of an accusation of sexual assault is an overreaction. Support and protection of the possible victim in a situation should remain priority though, and can be performed by methods that are less drastic. Having policies that are zero tolerance or that have immediate and impactful consequences are often policies that get taken advantage of or that are often unfairly enforced. Attentive mediation and investigation into grievances and accusations yield the fairest and most effective results.","receptive":0.74281}
{"text":"I agree with we should be able to live without fear of unreasonable search and seizure. In my opinion better education and communication is the key. The public has a right to be concerned, but are we getting the whole story. Everyone has the right to live.","receptive":0.59765}
{"text":"I agree that all persons accused of a crime should be allowed to have their due process. I understand that accusers can and do lie for their own purposes. I have followed situations where the accuser has laid false accusations, leaving the accused with a totally changed course of livelihood. I would like to explore a process that would leave both the accuser and the accused nameless throughout the due process until guilt is proven or not.","receptive":0.36118}
{"text":"I can agree with you that minorities due experience higher incidents of excessive force but I feel that the issue is much more complex than stating a necessity of mutual trust. Unfortunately for the community and police alike, it seems that Americans today culturally seem to approve of disagreeable behavior. There is no excuse for killing someone due to the status or color, but it would help to deescalate future incidents if both sides would be willing to calmly interact.  ","receptive":0.45997}
{"text":"I largely agree with you. This could be used as a tool by students to have individuals they do not like or agree or are in competition with removed. An accusation alone does not constitute enough evidence to remove someone from campus. I would more likely advocate for it if there was significant evidence and involvement with law enforcement.","receptive":0.6899}
{"text":"I can understand in this question answer. This person is good not behaviour our society even the right of the accused to be considered innocent until proven guilty feel. ","receptive":0.1467}
{"text":"I agree that some people do exaggerate the amount of inappropriate behavior from police officers. The issue is with the ones that make it to the news. Those incidents, which are rather common, usually end up in the death of a civilian due to inappropriate behavior from an officer. We aren't talking about a fast food order being wrong, and the staff being hesitant to remake food, we're talking about an innocent person losing their life because of inappropriate actions taken by police officers.","receptive":1.1423}
{"text":"Media can sway the public's opinion about things. However, media perception isn't necessarily far from reality. It came seem over produced, but we must remember that the media and it's ability to expose society's issues is why the first amendment, freedom of speech, is so important. ","receptive":0.09437}
{"text":"I agree with you to some extent. I think to act IMMEDIATELY is to act emotionally purely based on one person's word. However, a college barring someone from their campus, pending legal investigation, is not only fully within their rights, but is a safe and wise course of action. This seems like a logical decision to make to ensure a safe learning environment for its students.","receptive":-0.92145}
{"text":"You have a point, the most important part of protecting students is making sure they don't sue. There is no judgement made if a student has to leave campus over an accusation, it is simply a required part of giving the victim a chance to feel safe while the investigation is happening. If it turns out they are innocent, then they have every right to come back to campus.","receptive":-0.54714}
{"text":"This person good react to the society even is the right of the accused to be considered innocent until proven guilty. good restraining order of the protection important. very nice improvement of the religious in the survey. good.","receptive":0.00773}
{"text":"I do agree that social media is more prevalent today than ever before.  I think, however, that people's cellphone recordings simply record what it already happening.  It is simply showing reality.  Social media posts, on the other hand, can be subjective and may, in fact, appear to make potential police brutality situations \"overblown\".","receptive":0.9112}
{"text":"I agree that we should care for the victim and other potential victims by removing the perpetrator from campus. However, there may be some situations where the perpetrator is actually innocent and falsely accused. While this is not all situations, we should consider them \"innocent until proven guilty\" and not act immediately in ways that will severely hurt them. I agree though that once they are proven guilty, those actions should be taken against them to protect the victim and others.","receptive":1.09427}
{"text":"Different people have many different views on topics however, often times it is hard for some people not be swayed in one direction or another depending on certain circumstances they may face or have faced in the past. ","receptive":-0.05198}
{"text":"If each incident is being reported as it happens, how can that qualify it as overblown? Just as each incident perpetrated by a citizen is investigated, so must each incident involving an officer of the law; perhaps even more so since officers carry weapons. It is only logical to thoroughly investigate and clear the officer or charge the officer. There is no room for prejudice in justice.","receptive":-0.52592}
{"text":"It's true that the majority of these reports are true and that there is a need to keep the victim safe. I agree that the mental health of the victim is also important. But I think it's important to not automatically make this severe of an action (removal of the suspect) without at least some investigation. I do agree that something needs to be done immediately.","receptive":0.40078}
{"text":"I can see where you are coming from when you say it wouldn't be fair for the accused to be forced to leave if they have yet to be found innocent or guilty. Even worse if they are found to be innocent, I can understand how that would cause issues. It's a tricky situation because the victim may feel threatened if the accused remains on campus during the investigation. I believe it depends on the circumstances, sometimes the accused should be removed while other times it wouldn't be necessary until the investigation is complete. ","receptive":1.40755}
{"text":"I would argue that the major media isn't doing enough.  If we look back, this is history repeating itself.  This political administration have given free reign to the racists in our country to feel empowered, and it's very sad and scary to see.","receptive":-0.36285}
{"text":"I disagree wholeheartedly with your opinion on this.  There needs to be an investigation before you tear apart someone's life.  In no other instance in life would someone be prosecuted before an investigation has taken place.  If no investigation takes place, then you'd be showing your okay with it.  Without one, you're torching someone's college career at the drop of an unsubstantiated accusation.  One that could well be true, but it needs to be looked into first.  ","receptive":-0.98661}
{"text":"While I see your point I still believe that sharing these episodes on social media helps sparking a dialogue on a subject, more so if news about these accidents is presented in a neutral manner. Obviously some of the conversation around these episodes won't be constructive, but at least the topic will be hot and ready to be addressed, if necessary, by authorities for example with the analysis that you mentioned.","receptive":0.21002}
{"text":"The reason the media is bringing attention to these incidents is because, for one reason or another, they are occurring. It should only take one time for a police officer to use unnecessary force against an accused minority for attention to be brought to these instances as often as they occur. Yes, there are some media outlets that are willing to bring attention to stories in a biased manner, but the public has every right to know that these instances are occurring. Whether the public can be controlled to take in the information without rioting, as you say, is up to the public. Each person should be responsible for their own actions.","receptive":0.09388}
{"text":" I somewhat agree that it might a a little ridiculous to remove someone from a campus because of an sexual assault accusation.People need to be removed so the situation aren't escalated on a level where it might seem like a sexual assault even not if it is not. If we simply let the accused stay on the campus they might do reckless action that might potentially end their college life. Some people don't take accusations as well as others and it might make the alleged perpetrator want to inflict violence. It is best to ask the student to leave and calm down during an sexual assault accusation. ","receptive":0.20217}
{"text":"I completely agree that due process needs to be priority and that everybody is capable of lying. That being said, we should ensure the safety of the involved persons and have them removed.","receptive":0.01582}
{"text":"Speak slowly, clearly, and naturally. If your pace tends to be fast, focus on ensuring that each syllable is clear, rather than trying to speak slowly. Try using shorter sentences. Ask your students to signal you if you are speaking too quickly.\nFace your students and avoid putting your hand in front of your face. People sometimes want to see the face and lips of person they are struggling to understand.\nWhere practical, turn off machines that create background noise. For example, if one of your neon lights is making a loud buzz, ask maintenance to fix it. Ask administrators to avoid placing classrooms with students with learning disabilities next to noisy classrooms such as the gym.\nBe careful when you use idioms such as \"caught with your pants down\" or \"back seat driver.\" Students with LD, especially those who are English language learners, may not understand these expressions or may take them literally. ELL students may also have reactions to these phrases that are specific to their culture","receptive":-0.96233}
{"text":"I agree that one innocent person killed is too much, and that police should be held accountable for their actions. I think often times, the media has focused on a few high profile cases a year, while ignoring the millions of positive interactions that police officers have with minorities all the time. I think it's good for everyone to remember the media also seems interested in things that are sensational and get people highly upset, because that gets people to click on their stories and makes them more money. You are correct that we definitely need to hold people that abuse their authority accountable, and it's just to be angry when the police are out of line. However, I think the media could be more responsible when reporting on police brutality.","receptive":-0.15385}
{"text":"I see your point on agreeing with the statement that the public's reaction is overblown, however, we must also agree that every situation is different. 400,000 police contact each day is a large amount, but out of that large amount how much are actually reported - a small amount, a handful - because not all situations are \"news-worthy\" or \"interesting\".  ","receptive":0.48226}
{"text":"I completely agree with you. The police does not care about people of color. They are very harsh on people of color. I believe that these cops are supposed to serve and protect but in some cases, they do the complete opposite. Law enforcement has to improve and the police got to be trained better. It is absolutely pathetic that the cops do not know how to conduct themselves when it comes to people of color.","receptive":-0.38909}
{"text":"While yes now there are cameras everywhere, this should serve to make people be held more accountable for their own actions, both police and minorities. 10 years ago so much injustice towards both parties was easily swept under the rug because other than small groups of people, no one knew that anything had happened. There are times that occurrences are overblown, but however I believe that it is not the case 100 percent of the time. For the public to be able to trust the police, they must be held responsible for what they do, both the good and the bad acts. The same always goes towards the public, both the minority and majority groups need to responsible for every act they commit, positive and negative.","receptive":-1.05149}
{"text":"I agree that the accused person has a right to continue to live and study with the presumption of innocence. I disagree, however, that the accuser should remove herself from the campus. The establishment should take reasonable steps to provide the accuser with additional safety until the matter is resolved. ","receptive":-0.20151}
{"text":"You're right that the majority of police interactions see police acting appropriately. But at the same time, I don't believe that that excuses the outlying examples of extremely inappropriate behavior that we sometimes see. I think that there are measures we can take that address inappropriate police behavior without it being a vilification of officers who do their jobs appropriately.","receptive":0.59195}
{"text":"I think that be both agree that at least one party should be removed.  Removing the accused would take care of this.  In the case that the victim might be fabricating the story some other sort of punishment should be given to them.","receptive":-0.06163}
{"text":"I agree that immediate evidence should be available before strong actions are taken. The victim in fear is not only the individual who was hurt but also the accused person. A false accusation without proof should not lead to immediate removal.","receptive":-0.10781}
{"text":"I agree. Anyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty however, I'm also concerned with the safety of the victim. If the alleged perpetrator is violent and nothing is done to protect the victim, their life could be in danger. I would suggest offering protections to the victim until the case is tried.","receptive":0.72802}
{"text":"While I agree to an extent, I also believe that there are times when the population will use the race card to somehow justify crimes they actually committed. While there are definitely prejudiced people in our world that are in a position of authority, I feel like the majority of the time that is not the case and is just something said to get out of trouble for a crime they committed. We tend to hear about the two extreme sides of the situation, I feel like most of the time the truth lies somewhere in the middle of the two extremes.","receptive":0.14098}
{"text":"While I do agree that a victim's state of mind should be considered, the question actually said \"sexual assault accusation\". This would indicate that an accusation has been made, not that we are to be certain an assault occurred. I believe that both the person accusing and the person who is the subject of the accusation should be considered in this scenario. I believe if someone is guilty there should be justice done but we don't know if someone is guilty and going to be in jail. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty and we need to let the justice system work itself through this before any decisions are finalized.","receptive":-0.29907}
{"text":"I would like to hear more about your personal experiences. I have had relatively few interactions with the police and don’t have much first had experience in this area. I do think everyone should be treated with dignity.","receptive":1.1818}
{"text":"I see your point about adhering to due process which I acknowledge should be adhered to in a court of law. However, college campuses have their own codes of conduct that students must adhere to and it is up to the discretion of the college or university to protect the student body at large how they see fit. While it is true both men and women are capable of lying and this is not determined by gender, it is also true that people who commit sexual assault are more often than not perpetrators of multiple cases of sexual assault. Removing a person accused of sexual assault from campus is not just for the safety of the accuser but also for other people on campus. ","receptive":0.80364}
{"text":"Yes, I absolutely agree that claims of sexual assault should be taken very seriously by college campus officials and society.  It can be immensely traumatizing to a victim to even come forward with allegations.  But, because sexual assault is a crime, it should still be an issue for the courts to rule, however I think these types of cases should be expedited.","receptive":1.01786}
{"text":"Yes, you're definitely right. There must be solid proof of sexual assault before kick the students off campus","receptive":-0.08239}
{"text":"I believe that there are instances, quite often, where the public tends to blow things out of proportion. Though, when it comes to confrontations between police and minorities, these instances usually have a lot of evidence. You can't dispute camera footage, first hand reports, and STATISTICS. The fact is that minorities are much more likely to be TARGETED by police. This isn't a matter of speculation, how I feel or my personal experiences don't change this fact.  ","receptive":-0.21233}
{"text":"I agree that the emotions and mental health of the victim should be considered when making decisions for what to do, however we still need to treat the alleged perpetrator with the same degree of innocence that we would treat anyone accused of a crime.  The perpetrator still has a right to be able to learn and do their school work.  By removing them from campus you infringe on their rights to their education they have worked for without an actual trail taking place. If the findings of the police do lead to a criminal charge than I agree that the accused should be removed from campus.","receptive":0.52904}
{"text":"I agree completely that social media has an enormous impact on the amplifications of confrontations. Information and videos are now immediately available to anyone with access to social media, which is most people in today's society. Another contributing factor is the idea that when you are on social media you are not arguing with a person that is in front of you. Most people would never dream of saying the things to a person that they say on social media to other people. This detachment from the person is another effect on the polarization and intensification of confrontations on social media.","receptive":0.34052}
{"text":"I do agree with you that it is not right that police ever kill any innocent person, ever. However, I think that each and every instance should be looked at individually. If a cop felt threatened by an individual because they looked like they were armed, one would hope that the cop would have reacted the same way whether they were a minority or not. ","receptive":0.51088}
{"text":"I believe that the media is not contributing they are just reporting the facts. They actually need to keep reporting and continuing to have dialogue. We can't forget about what has happened in the past because that's the problem we have of sweeping everything under the rug. The more we see it the more we have to talk about it. It's not causing problems is raising awareness. When I see a video or news story about this topic it reminds me of the problems that is going on in the real world. ","receptive":-0.76714}
{"text":"I do not believe it has been overblown. In fact, I believe there has to be more awareness brought to confrontation between police force and minority crime suspects, especially in terms of the Hong Kong riots. The amount of public reaction has to be large to fight cases of censorship that has been seen recently.","receptive":-1.20421}
{"text":"Although the public's reaction is sometimes overblown, the majority of these cases have involved extreme police brutality. I agree that the media has portrayed these incidents to be much more common than they actually are, but these incidents should still be taken seriously. Often times, police will racially profile people of certain races, leading to people of these races being incarcerated. Although there is not always adequate time to conduct a thorough investigation of the officer's actions, many witnesses have caught acts of police brutality on camera. Yet the officers walk away free with little punishment.","receptive":-0.05561}
{"text":"I agree. There are outlets for these issues, and they need to be communicated to the people. although using social media to stream live content, could very well backfire, and create a storm of catastrophic events. There definitely needs to be a peaceful way to better communicate these issues.\n ","receptive":0.65005}
{"text":"Certainly anyone accused a crime deserves and should be afforded due process before the law as is their right. However, due process can be hindered if the alleged victim feels intimidated-even if no actual intimidation is occurring-and may be unwilling to follow through with prosecution even if an assault was committed. By removing the accuser from campus during the investigation we ensure that the accuser can feel safer while the accused can conduct their defense without the distraction of trying to go about their normal life.","receptive":0.71021}
{"text":"I understand your point about social media, and agree that news and information is much more fast flowing nowadays. However, social media also sometimes allows people access to different points of view and information that was not available to them in the past. I believe this is the case with the recent confrontations between minority groups and police. These issues are now more in the mainstream consciousness because the media did not report on them in the past-they were not forced to.","receptive":0.96431}
{"text":"I agree with everything you say and the media is certainly exploiting some isolated incidents. However, It's hard to ignore that these isolated incidents are becoming more common. So while the media is exploiting isolated incidents, the fact that the media is able to find and exploit them relatively easy is a cause for concern.","receptive":0.75394}
{"text":"While I agree that social media has brought more widespread attention to this issue, what you refer to as \"some outright excessive force issues\" have still been too many.  These incidents have resulted in the loss of human life and should receive increased attention.  I do not feel that the incidents or their frequency have been overblown but rather that there needs to be more focus on this issue.  This is the only way there will be more productive dialogue and a true analysis of the excessive force that police have used on minority suspects.","receptive":-0.50294}
{"text":"I understand that you believe that women are not to be believed. It should be understood that men are also victims of lying at times. We should consider both perspectives. ","receptive":0.1768}
{"text":"Have you ever had the opportunity to consider the side of the suspect? In some of these cases, evidence has been manufactured. In a few cases, body cam video was somehow unavailable. ","receptive":-0.56677}
{"text":"First, let's talk about the accused.  The accused is just that, \"accused.\"  I emphasized accused by putting it in quotation marks to emphasize the concept of being accused.\nBeing accused means someone or more than one person claim you did something with or without evidence.  I believe someone is innocent until proven guilty.  This applies to the accused.   If I were accused, knowing I am innocent, I would want a fair trial rather than public scrutiny.  Until there is concrete evidence harm was done to the alleged victim or victims, the accused should not be removed.  If there is evidence to the contrary, then they should be removed.  It's only fair.  Destroying someone's life over accusations sets a very dangerous precedent don't you think?","receptive":0.14903}
{"text":"Yes. I agree. The news media pushes sensationalist news in order to generate hype and attention. Police confrontations generate the hype and viewership the news media desires, and so they push this narrative onto people. So I do agree with your statement. ","receptive":-0.95569}
{"text":"It's definitely true that sexual assault allegation should allow those accused to have the right to prove their innocence. Just like with any other type of accusation, individuals have the right to be considered innocent until proven otherwise. To your last point about the circumstances where the accused person may need to be restrained or taken off the campus, the safety of others takes first priority. If the accused individual is indeed guilty, then having them on campus may pose further risk to other students.","receptive":0.31568}
{"text":"I understand what you mean that it is easier to believe the victim based on statistical data, but there has to be due process to  protect anybody.  How would somebody protect themselves from a hostile personality making accusations on purpose? Especially if that person knew there was 100% chance they could get someone in trouble, what would stop them?  If historical data shows that false sexual abuse claims are low, what would then stop non-sexual abuse victims from then exploiting that fact?","receptive":-0.10626}
{"text":"I agree that social media posts often don't include any data on incidents of police brutality, which can make it difficult to analyze the situation objectively. However, I do think there is some merit to having these discussions, whether online or in person. Making an effort to communicate our feelings of sadness, grief, fear, or anger about what many see as unnecessary loss of life can help to spread awareness of these issues to people who otherwise would have no knowledge of these events.","receptive":-0.27844}
{"text":"I do see your point that everyone can lie. That is true, however if you look at it from the victim's perspective they have to have their point of view accepted as well. The victim will be suffering from knowing that person is still on campus so for their safety and especially well-being, I do think the person should be removed until the case is resolved. Due process is good and important, so it can still happen in this circumstance.","receptive":-0.26625}
{"text":"I find several points made here to be true and many people would likely agree with this. Those who violate and traumatize others especially when it comes to sexual assault should be tried and put to justice. The aftermath of a sexual assault can be horrifying and I agree post-traumatic stress is a burden someone has to carry for the rest of their life. Although this is a controversial topic, it is necessary to make sure all evidence surrounding a sexual assault should be brought forth and validated to know for sure that is what took place. This is a scenario that is very difficult for the victims which is why I believe that it should be made absolutely clear when it comes time to convict the suspect.","receptive":0.0854}
{"text":"Social media certainly does a lot to amplify problems, on that much I can agree. But social media does a lot to raise awareness of these issues in the first place. Before the rise of social media, it was easy for the perpetrators of police brutality to simply suppress knowledge of these incidents. However, in this day and age, when nearly everyone is carrying a cell phone with a camera and an internet connection, corrupt cops can do little to stop witnesses from sharing what they've seen. I believe it's not that social media blows up these incidents; rather, it brings to light what's always been happening.","receptive":1.31425}
{"text":"The accuser should not have to remove themselves from their home on campus and disrupt their livelihood because they were sexually assaulted. The fear of another offense gives additional trauma to the victim. In the case of false accusations, action can be taken on the accuser and the accused can become reinstated on campus. Accusers/victims should always be protected.","receptive":-0.32357}
{"text":"If there are innocent, unarmed,and  occasionally adolescent minorities being being beat and oftentimes shot, then the issue cannot be blown out of proportion. Whether the media  portrays these incidents on the side of law enforcement or the public isn't the issue. The Police officers are trained to stay calm and assess crucial situations daily, and using deadly force on a child or adult that has most likely been \"profiled\" is just not acceptable. The truth lies in the fact that the tragedies DO happen. And police officers use deadly force instead of their taser or pepper spray. ","receptive":-1.79413}
{"text":"Why would I subject the accuser  to this type of punishment of fear of running into the accused. he or she will be in an uncomfortable position.That's not being fair to the accuser.I know everybody accused isn't guilty,but until the situation is handled properly its best to keep them separated.  ","receptive":-0.93684}
{"text":"these issues are very carefully to handle it. so please avoid this one.","receptive":-0.71675}
{"text":" I agree and also value human life and feel there is a right to dignity. I understand you talking about the fatal interactions between police and citizens have show a proclivity to self protection rather than preservation of all human life. I also feel as if people should be able to live without fear of unreasonable search and seizure.","receptive":1.02877}
{"text":"I somewhat agree with you, in that there should be substantial proof before ejecting someone from campus. I knew someone that was kicked off campus after he was accused of rape. He soon became homeless, sleeping on 24/7 trains, because he had no safety net. The charges were dropped after the accuser and several others stepped forward to rescind the accusations. I think that, regardless, there should be methods in place to protect the alleged victim, and that removing someone from campus (with safety net) should be allowed, at least temporarily.","receptive":0.58457}
{"text":"I understand your point. If a false accusation is made, it could needlessly and unfairly disrupt the accused's life. However something must be done to protect the accuser. Perhaps a compromise could be made so the accuser feels and is safe. Security could escort them, or arrangements could be made for the two to never be in the same place at once. The person who was possibly assaulted should not have their life disrupted either. ","receptive":1.44679}
{"text":"I would definitely agree with the original respondent that there are a staggering amount of interactions between civilians and authorities in the United States but it would be important to understand that if the original responder is not a minority in the United States they may have a far different interaction with authorities than a minority would in the same situation. If we are going by the numbers purely then why would there be such a sentiment felt by so many individuals of a minority community? Surely it cannot be a coordinated media conspiracy or narrative-pushing effort. It is important to look at other mitigating factors, such as police training, when addressing such an issue. ","receptive":0.88252}
{"text":"I do see your point that it is against the alleged perpetrator's rights to be removed from the campus. I feel that due to the nature of the crime if the perpetrator is in fact guilty the risk to others on the campus is not worth keeping the perpetrator on campus. I do agree that if the perpetrator is found innocent in the end, they may have a solid case to sue.","receptive":0.43523}
{"text":"First, let me begin by thanking you for your response.  Second, I need to acknowledge that due process is critical to the American justice system.  Third, I think your line about women are not to be believed just because they are women is a little harsh and can be a slippery slope into an area that would benefit no one.  I think it is important to take any report of a crime very seriously and every effort should be made to seek truth in any accusation.  Many people are very sensitive to this topic because women were not believed for a large period of history.  This is clearly a hot-button issue and so everyone must be sensitive to the seriousness of the of the subject matter.","receptive":-0.42912}
{"text":"I agree that it can be easy to take isolated incidents and exploit them to try and demonstrate profiling or misconduct.  The media can also have an effect, but there is also some truth to what they are reporting.  Due to differences in personal experiences, others may view reports differently.","receptive":0.53678}
{"text":"I agree that the rule of law and being considered innocent until proven guilty is an important point. However, there is a difference between rights in court and rights on a private college campus, especially if students both go to school and live on campus. I do think that the safety of the alleged victim and other potential victims is more immediate than those of the alleged perpetrator. I wish there was a better way to limit the perpetrator from harming anyone else or intimidating the victim while still preserving their rights to fair due process.","receptive":-0.15434}
{"text":"While I agree some of these incidents would have ended differently if the subjects had initially obeyed the police, minorities have been treated very poorly in the past and may be scared of what will happen to them once in custody.  This does not excuse their disobedience, but may explain it to an extent.  I do agree completely about the rioting, it does not help anything and should never happen.  The people rioting need to wait an let the facts come out, then show their feelings in a peacfull manor.  Then they may get more people to listen to their feelings.  I do think officers should not be fired before all the facts have come out. But they should be put on probation and maybe have to work at an office job until all is settled.\n","receptive":0.91963}
{"text":"That's really true human life deserves lot of dignity and I agree with the statement that they should be able to live without any fear of unreasonable research . But preservation and protection is equally needed. ","receptive":0.55021}
{"text":"Most would agree that the purpose of calling attention to police brutality isn't to punish police officers who do their job well — it's to hold those who don't accountable. Many officers face no repercussions for violent, unjust behavior, and the fraternal attitudes of police organizations enable their behavior. Good cops need to draw the line and distance themselves from bad cops.","receptive":0.69528}
{"text":"While I agree that the media is blowing things out of proportion in relation to police/minority conflicts, I do think there is some truth to the narrative. It does seem like more violent interactions occur between the police and minorities. Look at the case of the Dallas police officer that killed an innocent man in his apartment. That entire situation could have been avoided. ","receptive":0.80959}
{"text":"I agree with the above statement.  We live in a society that operates on innocent until proven guilty.  There has also been quite a few instances in the past few years where the accused has been deemed guilty without a fair trial and had their life and reputation ruined, just to have the accusation turn out to be a hoax.  However I also believe that in the interest of safety for victims, that some form of balance needs to be found that protects both parties. ","receptive":0.86799}
{"text":"I understand that the alleged victim could feel more afraid with the alleged perpetrator taking part in classes on campus, but due process is important for every citizen no matter what they have done.  There are other ways to protect safety on campus without undercutting the rights of the accused.  Removing the accused from campus won't fully protect the alleged victim or anyone else. ","receptive":-0.60537}
{"text":"I agree with part of what you said, specifically that the public's call for immediate termination or filing criminal charges when there hasn't been an investigation is an overreaction.  I'm not sure though that I agree that the majority of incidents start with the suspect resisting lawful arrest.  My understanding of several of the well-publicized incidents is that the \"suspect\" was actually not doing anything wrong, and was targeted because of racial profiling.  I might resist arrest too, if I knew I hadn't done anything wrong and if an officer was targeting me and being overly aggressive for no reason.","receptive":0.21394}
{"text":"I agree that the media does heavily influence situations like this, however, bringing attention to such incidents might possibly be one of the few ways to combat the issues.  I think you are correct about misinformation and personal experience - but this also happens to let many of the positive experiences to lead people believe that the issues don't arise nearly as often as they do.  It is easy to exploit isolated incidents, like you said, but it is also easy for biases to convince people that these incidents are not happening.","receptive":0.42971}
{"text":"I see where you are coming from in regards to due process.  Unfortunately, letting this person remain on campus can be a danger to others i the accusation is found to be true. It is true that both sexes are capable of lying, but we need the whole campus to feel safe.","receptive":0.13825}
{"text":"I agree with that. In America, one is innocent until proven guilty. It's also possible that if this were policy, some people would accuse people they don't like just to have them removed from campus, even if they didn't commit any assaults. Perhaps some measures could be taken to ensure the alleged perpetrator and the victim should not come into contact with one another, but that should be the extent of it.","receptive":0.41651}
{"text":"Although I do believe the media plays a part in bringing these instances to light, I highly disagree that they are over blown. In instances with the media, there have been many cases where the police have been in the wrong and instead of focusing on their wrong doing and lack of training, they often tend to focus on finding \"dirt\" on the minority to shy away from the issue at hand. The minorities' past usually has nothing to do with the minority in these instance. \n\nAlthough these confrontations have been happening for years, it's only been in the last 10-15 years that these instances and confrontations have gotten the attention that they needed in order to prove to the rest of the world that here is in fact a problem. We can thank social media for that. Most of these instances are actually caught on tape. So, the perception of them is clearly in the hands of the public, whether it makes it to main stream media news or not. Personal experience will affect he way people view things, but there is also no denying what film captures.  ","receptive":-1.045}
{"text":"I understand your point of view, thinking that alleged victims would feel safer having alleged perpetrators removed from campus while an investigation is ongoing.  However, in America we are innocent until proven guilty, removing an alleged perpetrator before an investigation is finished is punishing someone before they are found to be guilty.  I agree in some situations there would be less victims if a perpetrator were removed from campus, however, that alleged perpetrator can just find new victims somewhere else and if we removed alleged perpetrators immediately following an allegation, people may use allegations as a way to get back at or punish someone they do not like.","receptive":0.06448}
{"text":"It is true that victims would feel safer if the alleged perpetrator is removed from campus.  It is important that the school signal that sexual assault will not be tolerated.  While many accusations are valid, it is sometimes the case that the accusations are not, and it is also important that falsely accused people are not harmed too.","receptive":0.25916}
{"text":"I agree that the majority of contacts aren't violent or hostile.  I feel that we need to address the few that are hostile.   Perhaps we need to do a better job of selecting police or provide them with better training.    Maybe highlighting these incidents in the media will be the needed push to change the system.","receptive":-0.41956}
{"text":"I do see your point that some police may be biased and overstep their authority. Personal issues in a police persons life may cause an occasional police officer to overreact. Overall, I believe most police officers have the best interest of those they are protecting whether minorities or not at heart. Your opinion that one innocent person killed is too much is true. Every life matters. WE may want to consider better or different training of police officers would be beneficial.  ","receptive":1.4264}
{"text":"Yes your right society does have due processes however on college campus they have their own rules defined within their policies. Those policies allow them to take action on and before the police do as sometimes their corrupt and/or have to follow a legal process to do something. One that the school does not and they can do what they choose should one violate these standards. The student will likely be kicked out for the year if not permeatly if it proves true. In my experiences, the colleges are known for taking swift action against cases like this.","receptive":-0.41553}
{"text":"I agree that, in some instances, law enforcement has been in the wrong and have used unsavory means against perpetrators. There has been unnecessary deaths. However, i do feel that some cases are blown out of proportion. If someone is blatantly refusing to obey commands from law enforcement officers, then they must do what is necessary to apprehend the suspect. I think that it's really a case-by-case matter.","receptive":0.10275}
{"text":"Although I agree with you that anyone can lie, I believe that the nature of the alleged crimes and the ability for these alleged crimes to escalate in regards to damage to all parties is severe. Damaging actions by people either connected to either side or people choosing sides has to be considered as well. There are countless cases where fallout and fallback can be easily seen that create an even more difficult environment and case to understand or to prosecute. It is for these reasons that I believe a multi-disciplinary group of individuals at colleges and universities in conjunction with law enforcement should make a determination and remove the alleged perpetrator from campus if a credible allegation is made. Intimidation, shaming and a lack of privacy can further hurt a victim, and it is very rare that allegations have absolutely no bearing. It is wrong for us to assume that an alleged perpetrator's rights are more important than those of victims, especially when a victim or others are still in danger.","receptive":-0.16235}
{"text":"I absolutely see your point.  The accused's rights are just as important as that of the accuser.  However, I think there can be extenuating circumstances that could warrant the immediate removal of the accused if there is an established threat to other potential victims.  I agree that it's a difficult situation because of the rights of every person involved, but what if there is proof of repeated misconduct on the part of the accused?  Perhaps that would warrant further investigation into their possible removal.","receptive":0.27936}
{"text":"I understand that it is certainly a difficult situation when someone has been sexually assaulted, and that it is quite traumatic. While I do think that it is important to help the victim to feel safe by restricting the alleged assaulter's access to the victim, I don't think it is necessarily the best course of action to immediately remove the alleged assaulter from campus without a hearing or any evidence. I propose that the alleged assaulter be restricted to dorm quarters to continue studies while the investigation is ongoing, lest all it take to interrupt or destroy someone's academic career is the accusation of someone, without any evidence or investigation. It is not enough to apologize later to someone whose reputation has been destroyed, and their education interrupted and damaged, if it later turns out that they were innocent (small of a chance that this might be).","receptive":0.5136}
{"text":"I see your point about about false reports rarely existing and protecting the well being of the accuser. I agree that we want the victim to feel safe. I think though in America everyone is innocent in till they are proven guilty and some false reports do exist and we can't be drastically ruining innocent peoples lives based on a claim.","receptive":1.02016}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from when you say that it is like every other profession. It is true that in all professions, there will be people who are good and people who are bad at their job. While this is true, it can also be said that people's lives are at stake when police officers are not doing their jobs correctly, and every life should be treated equally. People's feelings are valid.","receptive":-0.62156}
{"text":"I strongly agree with what you said. While the victim must be believed, they should understand that the accused has rights too and are presumed innocent until proven guilty. I think there should be a lot done initially to make sure the victim feels secure from the accused while they wait for the judicial process to play out. Of course as mentioned above, if the accused has a history violent convictions the accuser would have to understand immediate steps taken to remove him from campus.","receptive":0.35262}
{"text":"I believe this to be a very valid point. My only reservation being the chance that the accused actually is innocent. Careers and lives are very easily destroyed over false accusations.","receptive":0.97242}
{"text":"I acknowledge the point you are trying to make with constant social media presence. However, that does not negate the historical experience of minority community with the police. I agree that the police are much more defensive today thanks to social media and videos. One needs to think how high profile cases would have been resolved if it happened ten years ago without any videos or social media.","receptive":-0.03571}
{"text":"I agree that the accused has rights.  It's the basic tenet of our legal system, therefore the case should be heard by a judge to determine the next course of action.  Depending on the evidence and nature of the accusation, I think there may be times when it is prudent to remove an accused student from campus, especially if it is suspected that they pose a danger to other students or to themselves.  ","receptive":0.643}
{"text":"I agree with you that social media is a way to blow almost any issue out of proportion.  Unfortunately, real people are getting caught up in these altercations between police and minorities and this affects their lives in many ways.  By ignoring the problems and sweeping them under the rug by saying they are overblown, no real solutions are proposed either. Wouldn't it be better to at least acknowledge the problems so that we can have meaningful conversations about how to find solutions?","receptive":0.7831}
{"text":"I agree that social media has contributed to the reaction to confrontations between minorities and police being overly publicized, but the fact that the incidences are shown over and over does prove that the confrontations are happening.  They are true events that need to be addressed and shown to exist.  The proof is in the pictures and the remedy starts by acknowledging the problem exisits.","receptive":0.62495}
{"text":"We are brought up to believe innocent until proven guilty.  The accuser may not be telling the truth and if they aren't this could potentially ruin someone's life forever.  I do not feel comfortable doing that to someone without due process and hearing all the facts.","receptive":-1.08649}
{"text":"I agree with these sentiments. The accessibility of recording devices in today's society definitely does bring the many instances of misconduct by both parties to the forefront. The problem that comes from this, as you said, is that the police now have to explain why they are doing what they are doing. Now, this can be a good and bad thing. It's great if it makes officers think first about if they are applying necessary force. At the same time, it can be very dangerous if they feel as though they can act as what they see as appropriate in fear of being reprimanded by the media","receptive":0.73277}
{"text":"I can see your point. I believe in \"innocent until proven guilty\" and due to that I at first thought that nothing should be done to punish the alleged perp in any way until they are proven guilty. But, I can agree with where you are coming from, from a victim's point of view. I agree this is a difficult situation and not so black and white. Until the truth is known, we cannot know whether we are punishing someone who is innocent and simply being accused by a jilted lover out for revenge, or if the victim is being truthful and deserves protection. It is a difficult situation, but weighing the odds that the victim is telling the truth and the alleged perp not being expelled, but only removed from campus, I'm now leaning towards agreeing with you based on these things, until the alleged perp is proven innocent or guilty in a court of law.","receptive":0.21958}
{"text":"I can definitely see your point of view with this topic. Sometimes the media does blow things out of proportion. This issue has been going on since time can tell, so with that said, I don't think the media is blowing it out of proportion. I say this because there is other footage of the brutalities from random bystanders. Yes, maybe some of the situations are blown out of proportion, but history speaks for itself. ","receptive":0.03799}
{"text":"I agree that the vast majority of alleged victims are telling the truth. I also see your point about erring on the side of caution. But I would say we should also err on the side of caution when it comes to the accused. Perhaps there could be a way to make sure there was no further contact between the two individuals until the investigation is complete while allowing the accused to remain anonymous. That way, if it turns out the allegation is false, the accused will not have to live down the stigma of an alleged assault. ","receptive":-0.20615}
{"text":"I agree that social media has overused footage of this violence.  I think it would be better if they were used in conjunction with positive images of exchanges between police officers and minority citizens.  I think that would provide a greater picture, illustrating that the violence is not acceptable and that there are many police officers promoting positive growth in their communities.  I think it's important to promote a positive example for others to follow, and to say 'yes, this is what a police officer should look like'.","receptive":1.44236}
{"text":"I agree unreasonable search and seizure can make a person feel less than human. While fatal interaction between police and citizens does lean towards personal protection, sometimes protesting can lead to violence by the protesters, and that is certainly a dangerous situation. I feel it is important to protect the masses when a smaller group is threatening their safety. ","receptive":0.78844}
{"text":"In the current \"fake news\" situations that we find ourselves in, I completely understand how someone would believe that a controversial subject such as this is being blown out of proportion. I also believe that we should not \"throw the baby out with the bath water\" when we consider these subjects. It is a slippery slope and not believing in the seriousness or depth of the problem could put our society in serious danger. There is more risk in taking this particular situation lightly than not. It is critical that we establish if there is a basis of concern. In real life. We, as a community, could come together and decide that such discrimination will no longer be tolerated. Period. This cannot happen if we blame it on the \"fake news\". ","receptive":-1.57582}
{"text":"I agree that the victim should be allowed to be separated from the suspect but what happens if they share a class. Should the victim be required to go to class with the suspect. On the other hand are you not supposed to be innocent until proven guilty. This becomes very tricky and I think that the police should handle it and not the university. ","receptive":-0.42287}
{"text":"I believe that though the media creates sensationalism for the mere purpose of creating it, there has been a long history of profiling and police misconduct toward minority crime suspects. The public reaction to recent confrontations between the two has more to do with the increase of deadly force being used against detained people -without just cause- by unqualified police personnel who do not have the mental or emotional capacities to hold such a position. It has not been blown out of proportion nearly as much as we are baring witness to it in a moments notice through multiple social media platforms.","receptive":0.3755}
{"text":"I agree that sexual assault is a horrible thing to have to deal with.\nI think we should keep in mind that not everyone who is accused of sexual assault is actually guilty.\nIt would be unjust to remove a person from campus and society before guilt has been established. ","receptive":0.29471}
{"text":"yes i agree that both women and men lie,\nbut if someone makes a accusation of this nature man or woman, there needs to be some sort of action taken until they can determine its validity in a timely matter","receptive":-0.37991}
{"text":"I believe people are in fact innocent until proven guilty. Furthermore people pay to go to college, and so it is important they have access to what they are paying for. Removing someone based only on someone else's testimony is not enough of a reason to do so in my opinion.  The victim can should have equal access to those facilities of course, but until a guilty verdict is made no one should be punished.","receptive":-0.57655}
{"text":"While I agree that we should make victims feel safe, I do not believe removing the accused is the way to go. While false allegations are uncommon, they can still exist. It would be helpful to punish only convicted assaulters. ","receptive":0.09476}
{"text":"I completely agree with you about social media posting. however, I think that it can be good because certain incidents that are recorded could help the authorities in investigations. you made a very good point about peoples privacy though. ","receptive":0.40049}
{"text":"I understand your points.  I think it is also important to keep in mind the number of people of color who have been singled out for no other reason than their appearance.  Take, for example, the instances of white people calling the police because they see an African American in their apartment building, only to find out that person lives there.  ","receptive":-0.76832}
{"text":"It seems that there are an endless number of interactions between police and people that they serve.  The most volatile interactions get published on the different social media sites because they get the most attention.  The interactions that would be seen as “positive” do not get much attention.  I feel that when there is some kind of abuse, it should definitely be dealt with according to the law, even if police are involved.  But all people need to consider the good interactions as well as the harmful ones.","receptive":0.58621}
{"text":"Do all that happen in the pass we must be able to move pass the past and move on because as long as we live by what happen in the pass we will never move forward, do misunderstand  my point, because I am with you when you said black lives matters, as for me I believe all lives matters.","receptive":-0.28197}
{"text":"I agree that there have been instances of excessive force against people of color, but there are also those against whites as well.  You point out that most law enforcemnt people are there to serve and protect and totally agree with  you.  Unfortunately a few bad apples make all the rest look bad as well and I agree that this is an issue that must be addressed within the institution of law enforcement in order to restore trust.","receptive":1.13762}
{"text":"if there is strong evidence supporting the clam, she should of some kind of protection. i do understand that he shouldn't treated guilty without being proven. it is very true both men and women lie.","receptive":0.3116}
{"text":"I truly disagree with your opinion.  In today's society, we are doing too much to protect violent people.  Our number one concern must be the person how was hurt.  I also don't think you know what you are talking about.  Have you every met someone hurt by someone?","receptive":-2.77088}
{"text":"While the media does play a role in making policing issues seem more common than they may be, it is still a major issue. Studies have shown that police officers are far more likely to use force against minorities, which has created a significant mistrust between law enforcement and those communities. Additionally, we have recently seen the officers of major police departments, such as Philadelphia, have closed facebook groups in which they spew racist views, which they undoubtedly carry into their policing.","receptive":1.08936}
{"text":"Although I fairly agree with the argument that public reaction to recent confrontations between police and minority crime suspects have been overblown.  I do not ignore the fact there are definitely areas of concern on this topic.  From my observations, there have been video clips in the news media where it's clear an officer applied unnecessary brutal force in apprehending a suspect.  In some instances, it's clear the officer was acting in self defense, but I feel the media portrays the officer committing racist acts.  In either case, I think the focus on the issue should not be lost, but I also think accusations of racist intentions have been overused.  ","receptive":0.66257}
{"text":"I agree that reporting loss of life is not something that is overblown, but body cameras and cell phone video only tell part of the story about interaction between law enforcement and people of color.  Addressing cultural issues is clearly an important element in restoring trust between law enforcement and minorities, but those cultural issues may be within both the law enforcement community and the public minority groups.","receptive":1.08636}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from and yes the media does play a role in blowing it out of proportion.  But I rather they blow it out of proportion then not discuss it at all it is a very serious matter and it does happen a lot.  So if that's what they have to do to get people to take it seriously then I'm fine with it.","receptive":0.11754}
{"text":"I also value life - mine and my children's most of all.  When these things happen, and the body cam footage is released,they show very clearly why the officer shot.  Police are trained to stop the threat, not to preserve live. ","receptive":-1.37435}
{"text":"  While I agree with you that social media has been used to publicize negative interactions between the police and citizens, I do not believe that many of these situations are overblown.  An officer shot an unarmed man in a park because someone reported him as suspicious.  Officers are killing innocent people, mostly minority citizens.  Bias is rampant in predominantly white police departments.  Something must be done.  ","receptive":0.22572}
{"text":"While social media has helped to spread these issues to a wider audience, there are still many instances of police violence for them to choose from.  I feel like there are new stories everyday about this issue.  I feel like there is a greater underlying problem here","receptive":-1.47771}
{"text":"I agree that it is dangerous to act without proof; not only does this potentially harm an innocent person (the accused) and possibly open the institution to lawsuit, but it makes accusation an easy tool to wield against someone if the accuser just wants to make trouble for them, knowing that the only thing required to remove them is accusation.  On the other hand, of course many accusations are made because an assault actually has been committed, and protecting true victims has to be a priority.  I would be interested to know what both true victims and wrongfully accused people would propose as a solution.  The sad reality is that these things are always messy.  ","receptive":1.1579}
{"text":"I disagree with your opinion. I have never been accused of sexual assault,  but I know someone that has been falsely accused.  I. Many cases, alleged victims are not telling the truth. To remove a student based on someone's word, without due process, is wrong. Guilty or not, the accused will never live down the stigma.\n","receptive":-1.39324}
{"text":"Although personal experience definitely has a fair amount of influence on a person's viewpoint.  But based on the abundant representation of similar incidences, one can not ignore the significance and magnitude of the issue.  When a pattern has been shown to exist, the public needs to be made aware and a swift solution should be sought after. ","receptive":1.0499}
{"text":"I think its ok for the student to be taken off campus, but I think it will be a better idea if the study always requires proof. The extent of our safety is important, but I think its more important to be mindful of how we are treating students. It can be tricky to judge but its helpful if there is evidence. ","receptive":0.8801}
{"text":"I understand what you are saying. I agree that both, men and women do lie. I think both the accuser and the perpetrator both should be removed from campus while an investigation is taking place. This way, the investigation can take place without either party feeling targeted. ","receptive":-0.15064}
{"text":"social media has only been around for about ten or so years police violence on minorities has been around a lot longer. Even though social media may make things worse it doesn't change the fact that extreme racism with the police against minorities should have never happened in the first place. ","receptive":-1.41128}
{"text":"I totally agree with you that the media blows lots of things out of proportion these days.  If a bad divorce is happening and a spouse picks their kid up on a day that's not their visitation day, it's all over the nation as a kidnapped, endangered child.  As someone who has lived in Maryland and has had experience with the Baltimore police, I can say from experience the news stories about Baltimore's treatment of blacks is not over blown at all, unfortunately.  I am white, by the way.  So, yes, personal experience is a big part of the situation, and unfortunately, there is racial profiling and abuse by the police in Baltimore. ","receptive":-0.05756}
{"text":"This is indeed a serious problem. I agree that the accused has rights, but in the case of sexual assault, too often the accused is never formally charged or even detained. Sexual assault is a serious problem that needs to be handled carefully so that everyone's rights are respected.","receptive":0.97729}
{"text":"I agree to some extent, that social has caused what may be minor issues become major news stories.  There are some parts of this that make it difficult for law enforcement to do a job that is very difficult, however, this job should not be done at the risk of a person being targeted because of the color of their skin.  None of this may not have been noticed before social media and I'm sure these things happened, but that does not make it right that they happened in the past.  Though it is overused and it makes law enforcement's job more difficult, I don't think that it is a bad thing to demand more from our public service people.  They should be aware of how they are treating individuals.  Maybe social media has become overused and some people want to be the first one with the story, like a junior reporter, but it also makes the public aware that the infringement of the rights of segments of the population are happening.","receptive":1.07135}
{"text":"I agree that it is against their rights to immediately remove them, and I also agree that it is better off for them to remove themselves from the situation. However, I think it might be reasonable for the school to remove the person if \"evidence is overwhelming\" or there are safety concerns with leaving them on campus. Maybe there should be a better way to make these decisions with each side in mind. ","receptive":0.65562}
{"text":"While it is obviously the right idea to remove a convicted perpetrator from campus, it is not okay to just remove somebody based on an accusation. This puts someone's education on hold and could be exploited for revenge on an individual. If proper steps are taken after a report, and there is significant proof, then action should be taken.","receptive":-0.09366}
{"text":"I agree that the media often sensationalizes small points of conflict in our society, but violent confrontations by police officers should lead to discussions. Single incidents can be predictive of a larger problem. While it does depend on someone's personal experience, the it is important for us to acknowledge everyone's experiences.","receptive":0.91561}
{"text":"The reason I slightly disagree with the immediate removal of the accused is because I don't believe that \"its much easier to believe the victim instead of the alleged abuser\" is a valid statement.  In a law based society, the accused must be proven guilty before any significant punishment can be given.  Otherwise, we are simply enforcing punishment on opinion and not actual facts or evidence.","receptive":-0.10877}
{"text":"I agree. Social media as well as other media outlets have given normal 'every day\" people a platform to openly advertise and showcase the many negative aspects of our communities. There was once a time where people were not able broadcast these situations to the public. Now that they are, they have made people extremely sensitive to these unpleasant circumstances. ","receptive":0.52978}
{"text":"While I agree sexual assault is an serious accusation without doubt , I do believe also that any person should be innocent before proven guilty . Barring an student from an campus based off of alleged accusations does not seem like the fairest nor the appropriate way to continue the matter during the investigation. While I believe the stigma of the accused may cause repercussions alone for both parties they may not want to attend school anyhow based on the responses of their peers . As far as an plan of action on the immediate front I would issue protective orders on both parties involved and give them the option to do in form work thus negating the possible suspension of the accused and accusers.   ","receptive":-0.18946}
{"text":"I do fully believe that police officers should be held to a higher standard in general as they are people we are entrusting to uphold the law and keep everyone safe.  Like everyone else though they are only human beings and humans to have faults.  I do believe that there probably are some officers throughout the country who should not be in their position given their history however that is something that has to be dealt with on an individual basis, we should not be punishing or assuming the worse of all officers in general because of the few.  The issue here obviously is an issue however it is in general as bad as it has been in the past but now it's being spot lighted much more than it was in the past.  ","receptive":0.65003}
{"text":"It really good of events ","receptive":-0.11427}
{"text":"I totally agree with you. The perpetrator should be thoroughly investigated before any prosecution should take place. Understanding and upholding the law and the rights of the students is president.","receptive":-0.51769}
{"text":"I agree that an accuser shouldn't be made to live where someone 'allegedly' took away their right to be safe. In the same light, the accused should be able to have the benefit of the doubt. Some people have been misidentified as the assailant or became the victim of a completely made-up story. So, again I agree measures should be taken to protect both parties. ","receptive":-1.02605}
{"text":"I see your point that social media amplifies the conversation regarding confrontations between police and minority groups. Although police have to defend their actions to the public much more today, I believe that in some instances the public is right to be outraged. Sometimes police do bad things and they should be held accountable, even if social media is pouring fuel onto the fire.","receptive":0.13774}
{"text":"I agree with your statement that that being kicked out just because of an accusation is a little ridiculous.  This doesn't fall in line with legality, but I don't know the policy of the campus either.  There should definitely be some investigation into the matter immediately, and I hope the campus has an excellent investigation protocol as well as manpower for getting that done so that the person in question can be dealt with in a timely manner for the safety of students.","receptive":0.55849}
{"text":"I agree that sometimes minorities are the underdogs and suffer for it.  But all races and people groups have issues of discrimination and violence.  Unfortunately, the news media incites our society to believe that it \"mainly\" happens to minorities.  They will broadcast the instances over and over.  I believe the news media can easily sway the thinking of our communities by what they air and the media understands this.  They make money on it!","receptive":-0.93742}
{"text":"I believe you are correct in that people of color are often treated more aggressively by the cops. However sometimes these posts are used as an excuse to assume all cops or all white Americans feel the same as a few racist cops. This does nothing to help the problem instead we should come together black and white to find a better solution not spread more hate for one another. ","receptive":0.21168}
{"text":"I agree about how social media affects people's views today in comparision to when it did not exist. People today are often to involved with their devices and don't pay attention from a human perspective to gain the context of what they may be viewing through the lenses of their smart phone. Lots of the things taking place were happening before social media people just didn't have the chance to understand the gravity and depth of the problems such as racism within the police forces. This is understandable because they want to believe the people protecting their community will be fair to all of us.","receptive":-0.69985}
{"text":"I agree wholeheartedly. When I was growing up the police motto was \"To protect and serve\" sadly this had been changed. I believe all officers no matter their rank should have psychological testing every six months. As an individual I wonder how many are suffering from some form of PTSD. All to often conflicts end in a \"shoot and ask questions\" later scenario. Quite often with the advancement of dash and personally worn cams it is now being shown that the police are often in the wrong. Secondly, this \"Brotherhood in Blue\" to lie, file false reports etcetera rather than out a bad cop has to be changed. NOW!","receptive":-1.20447}
{"text":"I agree with you that we must wait for the wheels of justice to turn to put away predators, but we must not immediately jump to conclusions. We cannot prove someone is guilty until there is evidence to support putting them away. It is unfortunate that people still have to deal with the stress of knowing that a predator is still out there, but it is somewhat true that the justice system will work to put away anyone that has committed wrongdoing.","receptive":0.17227}
{"text":"I agree with you that all people are capable of lying and that everyone has the right to defend themselves.  I also believe however, that accusations of violent crimes are to be taken very seriously and error on the side of caution.  I do not believe the person being accused should be criminally charged right away without question, however I do believe a violent offender should be removed from the immediate situation and then proved guilty or innocent at a location that is safer for the general public. ","receptive":0.14449}
{"text":"Social media has contributed to the problem by repeatedly replaying these incidents, but it has also brought it to the attention of many people who have not seen the footage before. It is good for people to be aware of what is going on in the world. And although there is no dialogue to analyze the data on some social platforms, there are other social platforms such as twitter and facebook that do create dialogue. ","receptive":1.26474}
{"text":"i completely disagree with this statement first reporting about the loss of a life is never overblown","receptive":-1.03939}
{"text":"I can see why you would say these confrontations between police and minorities are overblown by the media. However, the word overblown makes it sound that people are overreacting to these interactions, rather than implying people are paying more attention. I do not think these confrontations are overblown, but I believe people are angrier because they see it more now (due to the media, especially social).","receptive":-0.71128}
{"text":"Social media did not start the problems between minorities and police officers. The police have consistently worsened that problem with their disregard and violence towards people of color and the situations they must deal with on a regular basis. All social media has done is to make it easier for people to share the problems happening all over the country. Downplaying it will not make it go away. ","receptive":-0.33364}
{"text":"Yes, it seems true if a student is judged too quickly without proper proof of the allegations against them then the school.could find themselves in a slanderous lawsuit. There would need to be a good investigation into the claim of all the parties involved to determine the truth. I think its it's important and often difficult to incorporate the proper empathy and sympathy when trying to determine the liability  and truth. ","receptive":-0.56128}
{"text":"I can agree with your point that every event makes it to social media immediately nowadays.  I do think this a good thing.  And in no way at all do I find the situation overblown i feel it is highlighting a serious inequality.","receptive":0.54835}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from. I do believe that there is a police misconduct problem in our country. However I think mainstream media likes to highlight these rare incidents to rally the people against the authorities. I think for the most part, police officers do their best to uphold and enforce the law. Police brutality is a hot topic and great for news networks because they know it angers people greatly. News networks are a business first, so anything that gets them views and clicks will be reported on heavily. Police brutality is one of those topics that people will watch and keep up with.","receptive":0.65261}
{"text":"I completely agree with your sentiment. I think immediately removing someone from campus without any evidence is detrimental to everyone. It would be today's salem witch trials. The male student could be innocent but the act of removing them from campus can be already construed as them being guilty of the crime.","receptive":-1.01298}
{"text":"I agree that it could be fearful that you could be taken off campus without immediate proof, but it could also be scary for those that have to watch their attacker go on with no consequences. I agree that it would be good for them to be taken off campus right away if there were immediate proof. You are correct in saying that a wrong accusation could scare others from acting in certain ways.","receptive":0.47029}
{"text":"While I think it is a problem that needs to be addressed, I do believe it has been overblown. Media has a tendency to blow everything out of proportion to gain ratings and views. I believe that there are definitely law enforcement officers that are not in it for the right reason, but I believe those are fewer than people realize, as we only see the bad on the news. ","receptive":0.15737}
{"text":"It is estimated that false accusations account for just 2 percent of sexual assault reports in the United States, which may support the viewpoint to \"always believe the victim\" in these types of cases. Unfortunately, believing the victim would mean acting on serious decisions (all of which that have potentially harmful legal and social implications) without any burden of proof to attach responsibility to the alleged perpetrator. The larger issue at hand is the bifurcation of the sexual assault reporting process, by which universities act on their own standards and use their own set of rules that do not always align with the criminal justice system. ","receptive":0.27673}
{"text":"I agree with your stance on everyone has the right to defend themselves and have a fair trial but we also have to consider the emotional well being of everyone on campus. If we say everyone lies then couldn't the person being accused of sexual assault lie that they didn't commit the crime? So it would be in the best interest of both parties to possibly come to an agreement of where they should be allowed to go, such as not being within 300 feet or so from the victim until the situation can be investigated. ","receptive":0.18282}
{"text":"I agree that both parties rights should be protected.  Chances are if there is sufficient evidence the attacker will have been arrested and be in jail anyway.  They will also have legal counsel provided to them to protect their rights.","receptive":-0.07654}
{"text":"I understand what you mean about not presuming anyone is guilty before they found guilty by a court of law. In some cases I believe that the university may have the right to act overly cautious and temporarily suspend a student pending further investigation. Sexual assault is a very serious crime and the school owes its students the right to safety and piece of mind. Sometimes it is necessary to air on the side of caution for the greater student population until an investigation is completed.","receptive":0.91276}
{"text":"If the alleged perpetrator was innocent of the act the act of removing them creates stigma and potential trauma for them. I understand that it's important to protect victims but if the real victim ends up being the accused where's the justice for them? But in the end I suppose there really is no good solution to situations like these. ","receptive":-0.05346}
{"text":"I think the problem we have is the lack of proper training for police officers. It is easy to say that it is a racial thing. Situation like this, in the majority of cases, are due to inadequate training. The media loves to blow things out of proportion. If we want to blame someone let’s blame them, rather than our police force. ","receptive":-1.13849}
{"text":"I agree with you. There needs to be accurate accusations to get someone dismissed. there needs to be evidence for their convictions","receptive":0.09833}
{"text":"I agree that statistics show that false reporting is somewhat rare, however I think the accused student also has rights and, should they be innocent, deserve protection and safety as well.","receptive":0.83655}
{"text":"I agree to all of the statements.  Sometimes the victim is making the suspect a victim in their head.  Lot of people have accused others out of spite.  We need hard evidence first and then go to the source of the problem.  Then hope it is a true accusation and the wrong doer does pay in society's legal process.","receptive":-0.38294}
{"text":"As you say, \"Isn't one innocent person killed too much?\" The situations that continue to occur in different communities across the nation is alarming and could be considered epic. The non-minority population may be saying that the public reaction is overblown, but maybe it results from this particular demographic who will never be personally impacted by the crime due to the color of their skin.","receptive":0.58722}
{"text":"The alleged perpetrator is innocent until proven guilty. He/she should not be removed from campus until found guilty of committing a crim. Unfortunately, sometimes rape allegations are false or the alleged victim accuses the wrong person. ","receptive":-0.82233}
{"text":"I agree in general with the nature of your statement, but I feel it is important to remember that in America the accused is innocent until proven guilty. Should measures be taken to ensure a separation of the alleged victim and the accused (alleged) perpetrator? Most definitely. But by your logic it would be just as appropriate to remove the alleged victim until an investigation is concluded. Even if the vast majority of accusers are telling the truth, isn't the life and health of the non-guilty accused worth taking into consideration?","receptive":0.24781}
{"text":"I do agree with the sentiment.  Guilty until proven innocent is not exactly a law but it is the way a fair trial is conducted.  I would think if the suspect is then proven innocent the treatment would be incredibly unfair.  The system needs to be conducted with logic and not emotional backlash; barring a suspect from attending school could be incredibly damaging to their reputation and mental health.  If the suspect is then proven guilty, a proper punishment should be handled from that point forward.  ","receptive":0.40684}
{"text":"While there are a large number of police interactions with no negative consequences, I would argue that any inappropriate misconduct by police that have been given unique powers to use when interacting with society is too much, especially when time has shown that those police almost never face consequences. I would argue that the problem with police violence isn't its overall percentage, but the fact that when it does happen, it overwhelmingly happens to minorities. And it is an especially worrying problem that needs to be addressed, because police do play a vital role in keeping the laws in society. But when government authority is directed at marginalized groups, it makes it easier to see them as more prone to criminality, as evidenced by the fact that minorities are much more likely than the majority white population to be arrested and convicted, even though statistics show that when all things are considered, all races commit crimes at roughly the same rate. They just aren't arrested and charged at the same rates, and minorities are often given much harsher sentences. And many of the confrontations we have seen aren't the police \"acting like criminals\"; they are the police BEING criminals and facing few (if any) consequences.","receptive":0.06176}
{"text":"While I agree that social media has not helped the situation I think that social media has at least brought it to the forefront of peoples minds. It has helped start a conversation. Continued investigation of such incidents definitely needs to happen though.","receptive":-0.37274}
{"text":"I don't think the perpetrator should be removed from the campus immediately because of this is a sexual assault ACCUSATION, this does not mean the person was questioned and found guilty. ","receptive":-0.86084}
{"text":"While I understand your point of view I believe social media definitely helps bring to light issues that would otherwise go unnoticed. Some people do just continue to bring up the past but there are many other cases of it making action happen because the issue can no longer be ignored.","receptive":-0.04347}
{"text":"I do not think the alleged perpetrator should be removed from campus until an investigation of the alleged crime has occurred. After a complete investigation, then remove the perpetrator if it is proven true. Also get a protection order that would inform the alleged perpetrator that a no contact order is in place.","receptive":-0.03729}
{"text":"I agree that sometimes a suspect tries resisting giving out information instead of simply complying. Although there have been cases in which because of a skin color someone is discriminated against and are interrogated for seemingly no reason. I agree an officer shouldnt be immediately terminated without a thorough investigation but in the case they are guilty its also unjust for them to continue working in their career without consequence.","receptive":0.68562}
{"text":"I agree somewhat that the media has portrayed these incidents to be much more than they actually are. However, if there are groups that feel they are targeted by the police, the public in general needs to try to fix this problem. Additionally, the groups that feel they are targeted by police, need to work to improve their image. ","receptive":0.93357}
{"text":"I see where you are coming from and I do agree that we should feel safe from unlawful search and seizure. I also believe that some interactions between police and criminals who are in minority groups is overblown. Often the police are doing what they feel is necessary based on their training to protect themselves and those around them. ","receptive":0.78286}
{"text":"I am a minority and a US Veteran living in the United States.  I have not had any issues with Law enforcement when pulled over.  I cooperate and respect the officer in uniform.   I do not challenge the officer and am informed that I am able to contest the violation in court.   I was even pulled over by the Border Patrol by mistake one evening.  the officer was polite and admitted that I was not the once they were looking for.  Because I am the minority, I am sure I fit the profile of the person they were looking for.  If you are respect and cooperate everyone gets to go home in my honest opinion.  I've seen clips on the internet with folks disrespecting, being difficult, and nasty to officers in uniform. Not a recommended behavior when pulled over for a possible violation. ","receptive":-0.33652}
{"text":"The narrative I feel is some what true. Police do make alot of contact with the public each day. And in every job there are good and bad workers. Some love their job and some just do the job for the money. Many in the police force do it for the pay if not the control and power that they have over the people. Few actually do it for the people and how it makes them feel to be of service to the people who do need the help.","receptive":1.24332}
{"text":"I do agree that this issue is of a serious nature.  However, we live in a society where an accused party is innocent until proven guilty.  An accusation does not equate guilt.  We have seen many examples in the media recently of false sexual assault accusations being made.  A just society should not punish the accused before a fair trial has been held.  If the college campus in this scenario is a public university, an argument could be made that the accused's rights are being violated by removing them from campus without any due process.","receptive":0.15396}
{"text":"I agree with your sentiments. Without any immediate proof or investigation, it would be unfair to remove the accused. That said, highest priority should be given to investigating the incident immediately.","receptive":0.01006}
{"text":"I would agree with that.  If based solely on an accusation that would be unlawful.  If you witness a crime being committed rather that would be a totally different story. ","receptive":0.68019}
{"text":"I agree with you and have also read that the number of false accusations is very very low. I only question the events around removing said abuser from campus. Will this person be removed by campus police or a government police entity (i.e. city, state), and also for how long will they be removed, meaning how quickly will the investigation occur? Removal of the abuser could cause the accusing student to be ridiculed due to removed anonymity.","receptive":0.54725}
{"text":"I can see where are you coming from and I agree with you. Of course black lives matter, as well as any other life. To protect minorities, it would be better off to help their social status","receptive":-0.17957}
{"text":"I agree that what we are seeing in the media is a small percent of the actual number of police contacts made daily, however the fact that we are having this conversation is still upsetting. Minorities are targeted by the police and perceived as criminals. They are unfairly profiled and this needs to stop.","receptive":-1.06813}
{"text":"I do entirely agree with this. The thing is, the media often covers the parts that would happen to blow up the hardest and cause most talk. It can be difficult because the sides to the story are as follows:person 1s side, persons 2 side and the truth. I see how people could think its blown out of proportion though. Often depends on your background on how you see it.","receptive":0.03781}
{"text":"I agree entirely, there have been multitudes of incidents relating to police brutality, many of which have been caught on camera or witnessed by bystanders. Such behavior by members of the police force should not be tolerated; and I do not believe that these issues are nearly as overblown as many claim. Scores of people claim that incidents such as these receive too much attention, yet on many news outlets I don't see many stories—or at least long-lasting stories—regarding police brutality in this manner. However, I do believe that the topic is slightly overblown on social media, where individuals will ceaselessly post and let their own emotions take control, which leads others to believe that this issue is overblown. I believe that news outlets should be the ones to report on this in order to give the issue more credibility; rather than these issues rely on individual testimonies and opinions of people on Facebook, Twitter, etc.","receptive":0.71476}
{"text":"I tend to agree that there should be clear evidence and a complete investigation before any action is taken.  It could lead to someone being blackmailed and also ruin people's lives over false accusations.  Kicking student's off campus immediately probably is too severe a punishment, however if multiple accusations occur, the perpetrator should be closely examined.","receptive":0.87335}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from, but I feel that people are innocent until proven guilty. Condemning a potentially innocent person can be detrimental. An investigation should be performed before any action is taken.","receptive":0.14386}
{"text":"I agree with most of what you say. However, you stated \"Assuming guilt before a fair process is the right way\". This contradicts everything else you wrote. One counterpoint I would make is that the accused should be watched by security and kept away from the alleged victim. The accused person needs to have their day in court but if they are a serial rapist, there could be several more victims before the accused is put in jail or taken off of campus.","receptive":0.48086}
{"text":"I completely agree. Unfortunately, it seems that now when it comes to sexual assault, people seem to have the mindset of guilty until proven innocent. How many times have we seen, for example, a professional athlete being accused of sexual assault and they get their sponsorship revoked or they get kicked off the team before they are found guilty or innocent.","receptive":0.81238}
{"text":"I agree that the person who has experienced this violation deserves to feel safe and to no longer be violated. However, in this example the violation has not yet been proven. This is not to say that I doubt the victims conviction, but that I believe that ejecting a person from society is an extreme measure to be taken on a guess. I think that a better alternative would be to allow them both excuses from their classes (assuming they are both students) until a verdict is reached. ","receptive":0.84955}
{"text":"I can see where you are coming from when citing that it is a fundamental part of our judicial system to consider the accused to be innocent until proven guilty. In this case though, even though the accused has these rights as you stated, they should reach swift punishment if proven guilty in the accusation of sexual assault. While the judicial system is the law in some cases it is not expedient and may allow the victim to feel unsafe.","receptive":0.65523}
{"text":"I agree that all people are capable of lying but you still have to protect a potential victim. Removing the suspect from the campus doesn't expel them but it could make the victim feel safer if she is in fact a victim. That would allow time for due process and a safe environment. Plus if the school wants to really be fair then the suspect can continue classes with a campus escort (marked or unmarked) to maintain boundaries. ","receptive":0.35995}
{"text":"He should be prosecuted as soon as possible. Because messing with a young women in school is very wrong. He should be ashamed","receptive":-1.84365}
{"text":"I agree that the media often fans these fires a little more than need be, but the sheer rate of these confrontations signals that there are problems with our law enforcement officers that need addressing.  Most focus is on an officer's actions, true enough, but a police officer has standards and regulations he needs to abide by; for better or for worse, a suspect does not have those same standards.  I don't think an officer needs to be immediately fired or arrested, however there are just as many people willing to dismiss a minority suspect as \"just a thug.\"","receptive":0.69253}
{"text":"Personal experience is inadequate in the face of a historical pattern of racial disparity. If they are \"isolated incidents\", why are there so many? A pattern of behavior can't really be classified as isolated. Of course, if you already think this way I'm sure a paragraph won't change your mind, so it doesn't matter what I say unfortunately.","receptive":-1.88553}
{"text":"I agree that all sexual assault allegations need to be taken seriously. The victim should always be believed in her accusation. However, I also see your point that the accused has a right to defend himself, and not be presumed guilty.","receptive":0.82642}
{"text":"While I agree that there is potential for such an immediate-removal policy to be exploited  (by members of all genders) resulting in the expulsion of an innocent student, I would argue that in many such cases \"immediate proof\" is simply not available or doesn't exist. Demanding incontrovertible evidence of sexual assault, (something which generally occurs in private) places an undue burden on the alleged victim. It would indeed be a miscarriage of justice for a falsely accused student to be removed and later found innocent, but in my view I find such a situation to be extremely unlikely. As it is, many victims feel pressure NOT to bring such accusations forward, because if the accused is not removed from campus the victim will continue to have to face the person who assaulted them, as well as an added stigma.","receptive":-0.88753}
{"text":"I agree that social media could, at times, contribute to a problem by allowing people to repeatedly replay incidents without providing more background information.  This is perhaps a reason why it's important to support professional journalists.  An article from a reputable news source should provide more background and analysis on excessive force by police officers against minorities. ","receptive":0.41546}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from, but what if the person didn't actually commit the act in question. If they didn't do it then that person will miss out on education that they could have been receiving while they were removed. Not to mention that their reputation would be tarnished if the incident never occurred. However, I completely agree that they should be removed if their is sufficient evidence and/or corroborating stories.","receptive":-0.61539}
{"text":"While I understand your concern for the victim, I believe your sense of justice is misplaced.  If your course of action is taken, it would deprive the accused of any due process.  Moreover, it would prejudge and ostracize the accused before any corroboration is made.","receptive":-0.40791}
{"text":"I understand your point of view and why you think a perpetrator needs to be removed immediately from the campus. However, as you stated, there are always exceptions. And as the law says that a suspect is always innocent until proven guilty. I believe the perpetrator's life should also be considered. Because what happens if it's proven that the person is innocent? His/her record will show issues with university policy, he/she would miss important material in class, while away, his/her reputation will be damaged, important networking will be destroyed. \nIt is a complicated situation when you have one person's word against the other. But, until it's decided who's right it will be better if both people are either out or both stay in. Considering both points of view is important. While you have a point that the person may be rightfully accused, no one can be sure until investigation report is issued. ","receptive":0.42399}
{"text":"I agree that while social media has made it possible for events to brought to the attention of the public much faster and in cases, brought to the public's attention at all, Like you said, it doesnt mean that these issues havent been going on for decades. They are just now in the spotlight which is probably a good thing. ","receptive":1.11532}
{"text":"I understand what you are saying as there have been some instances where police have unfortunately gotten out of hand.  However, police officers put their lives on the line every day when they report to work and with the recent influx of crime, they must be able to protect themselves, no matter the criminals race.  While there may be a problem with the way some police officers have conducted themselves with minority crime suspects, I don't believe that you can make a general statement that all police officers handle themselves in that manner.","receptive":0.04417}
{"text":"The media certainly does blow things out of proportion sometimes. But other times it tends to downplay important facts about racial justice in the US. There is ignorance in the public, but a lot of that is due to a media landscape that relies on soundbytes rather than real analysis. In any case, racial injustice in the US is a quantifiably verifiable phenomenon.","receptive":-0.1279}
{"text":"While the pool may be large, the fact that there are sharks in the water when there should be none is what's concerning. I don't believe the issue has been overblown, as these are the people we trust to obey the law, to keep us safe from the bad people with bad intentions and instead, we are forced to put both in the same line of sight. If I get pulled over I fear for my life now. Maybe it has always been an issue and now with cameras and phones being so prevalent we can catch it more often, but I shouldn't have to fear the people that are supposed to keep me safe.","receptive":-0.58405}
{"text":"I agree that sexual assault allegations are a serious matter and should be treated as such, but it is the right of the accused to be considered innocent until proven guilty. Until which time that has been declared I would agree to the victim having extra protection until then to protect the health and wellbeing of the victim. This is a basic right that protects people from unjust, vengeful, or other malicious persecution where ever they may be.","receptive":0.8815}
{"text":"I respect your views and thank you for sharing them with me.  I am aware of the terrible treatment of minorities throughout history.  I feel there was little to no cause for this treatment then. However, now with individuals complying less with police instruction, they are putting themselves in a situation where police need to intervene and control dangerous and unpredictable behaviors.  There have been so many lives lost tragically that otherwise would not have if they cooperated with the police from the beginning.","receptive":0.49952}
{"text":"I agree with the idea that there needs to be some level of public pressure to change the trajectory of how police respond to situations invloving minorities. However, I also believe that sometimes the media can paint a false picture of certain situations and create headlines to promote unhealthy confrontations.","receptive":0.17916}
{"text":"But if we do the opposite and continue to let potential predators walk around on campus, the victim will have to live in fear. Most people do not go out of their way to falsely accuse people of sexual assault. The minority of cases in which women do that is very loud, but very few. We can not continue to blame the victim if there is no \"real proof\". What proof do you want? Do you want the person abused to come to you and show them their genitals? Like this opens up an incredibly suspicious can of worms of having to have \"proof.\" Some proof is just never enough for people who blame victims. Indicating that victims need to prove they were assaulted instead of the assaulter needing to prove they are innocent is a very scary precedent to set. \nI also completely understand that this would instill fear in some people as they may be falsely accused. As I said, that does not happen as often as people would think. I would much rather the victim be protected in more often cases, than not have a victim be protected.","receptive":-1.48643}
{"text":"I understand what you are saying , and I do agree it does happen. There is still bias in the police force. I have researched it and based on how many are shot by police, the numbers are not that high. I also agree that one death is too many","receptive":0.64884}
{"text":"I agree that due process must be a priority in a sexual assault accusation. In this instance where the alleged crime is on campus, it is even more important to process the accusations through the justice system. Thus the criminal justice system not the campus should follow through with the charges.  ","receptive":0.36652}
{"text":"it is true but  people dont always react to those kind of messages from the public and  the government  seem to pay no heed at all","receptive":-0.00196}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from, that everyone is entitled to due process.  On the other hand is it fair to the person that has been assaulted be forced to be around the assaulter everyday?  I believe that the accuser and the accused should be separated for the time being until it is proven whether the assault happened or not.  Whether it be via classroom separation or something else, they should not be around each other.","receptive":-0.23668}
{"text":"I feel the the suspect is innocent until proven guilty. There has been several cases where assault accusations have turned out to be untrue. I believe that both the victim and the suspected perpetrator should be questioned by authorities and it should be investigated. Also it is a different situation if there were witnesses and proof, then I would agree they should be removed.","receptive":0.24052}
{"text":"I agree with your opinion. Women do lie, and so do men. There are no differences between lying (or any evidence based studies) when it comes to someone's sex. I believe everyone should have a right to a fair trial and both sides of the story should be heard. ","receptive":-0.42185}
{"text":"The topic presented is a serious topic to many people.  I agree with your position that it cannot be overstated when a loss of life is involved.  However, I think it's also prudent to point out that some of the bodycam videos shown by the media are controversial in that they don't always show the whole confrontation or give the background of the victims of police involved.  Rather they look for a story that fits the description of some of the heinous acts of violence of police against minorities that have legitimately occurred in the past.  I wouldn't at all agree that racism in our institution is dead or has been silenced.  I just feel resentment for situations that are exploited and twisted into something that they're not.","receptive":-0.0656}
{"text":"I have seen many innocent people murdered due to wrong choices committed by the police and many getting away with it. It's not a matter of race or minorities but the way each officer in different states handle their laws and morals. It is disgusting to see officers take advantage of their position of power due to their way of thinking. I Think more evaluations and mental test should be done for becoming a cop. Also even with many minorities officers many of the problems still exist. So I strongly believe the problem is the people in charge of giving them that power in the first place.  ","receptive":-0.10477}
{"text":"Just about everyone thinks that the police are always wrong. Some police came and do bad things. I just think if people would just list, then a lot of things wouldn't happen.","receptive":-0.62779}
{"text":"I understand that it would be traumatic for the victim to see her abuser. However, our society is founded on innocent until proven guilty. What if he is innocent, should we then have him removed from school and smear his reputation when it is unwarranted. I agree it is a terrible situation to make a decision about. ","receptive":-0.02345}
{"text":"I agree wholeheartedly that the perpetrator should be given due process. It is our American right to be tried in a court of law and not by public opinion however, I do feel their needs to be isolation from the parties involved whether that is the removal of perpetrator or voluntarily by the victim. College incidents are sensitive and you are still dealing with immature mindsets. Unless the college can protect the victim from any negative outcome then the alleged should be removed. I understand your point on people lying but this is not a matter of lying when it comes to minimizing the situation. The truth will be exposed in the court room which is the proper place. ","receptive":0.27096}
{"text":"I agree that it is important to act logically, rather than with emotion, due to the fact that someone could accuse another of sexual assault based on a grudge. I also agree that it is important to maintain the idea of \"innocent until proven guilty\" because that is a pillar of our American legal system. However, it is also imperative that the victim feels safe and secure on his/her campus. Allowing a potential predator to be near a victim can be extremely threatening for a victim. ","receptive":0.31294}
{"text":"Evidence is required for criminal indictment, not a loss of employment or education. If someone was suspected of an \"inside job\" bank robbery and under an investigation for said crime, would you fault the bank for putting said suspect on leave? I believe that sexual assault is a violent crime and institutions should be proactive in attempts to maintain a safe environment. In the same breath, should the investigation disprove guilt or come up insufficient for a prosecution, those same institutions should then make appropriate corrective accommodations for the accused. ","receptive":0.19238}
{"text":"You make many great points. However, I do not feel that the vast majority of allegations are proven as true in the long run. I do agree that this may be best for the mental and physical health of everyone involved, but I do not want to see the accused suffer a great deal if they are indeed innocent. You do make many great points and I would love to discuss the topic further. ","receptive":0.47241}
{"text":"Police in general treat the public, including minorites with respect, and carry out Justice in an orderly fashion. While sometimes they may have misconduct in certain circumstances, they generally treat everyone equally.","receptive":-0.41512}
{"text":"I agree that it is an important issue, however we must make sure we do not ruin the life of the accused before due process is completed. I think all too often, drunken nights turn into regret and accusations. Even after being found innocent, a student being removed will forever have a \"black stain\" from the rest of the student body, let alone all the class time missed from being removed.","receptive":0.04877}
{"text":"I think you definitely make some good points about the importance of due process but another fundamental value is the protection of an individual's safety. When allowing the accused to stay on campus can potentially put not only the victim at risk but may also put others at risk as well, since the perpetrator may attack others. It is the responsibility of the school to ensure the safety of its students and that is impossible if at predator is roaming free. ","receptive":0.07446}
{"text":"I would have to disagree with you. The televised events from the media are exaggerating this \"police brutality\". We often times do not know the whole story and the media will present a minority as always the victim. Police are there to protect us and I believe the majority of them are doing the right thing.  ","receptive":-0.58291}
{"text":"Althought I understand protecting real victims, those slight chances where the allege perpetrator has been falsely accused, if they were immediately removed from campus these individuals would have to live with a stigma that was unfairly placed upon them. I believe the school campus should make every effort to find out the facts and the circumstances behind the allegation before making a decision that can effect peoples lives. In today's society I believe we are to quick to cast judgement on someone without knowing all the facts. ","receptive":-0.35766}
{"text":"While I do agree that the victim should be supported and should have physical and mental safety under law in the United States of america the accused is innocent until proven guilty and disruption of their education and removal from campus does not support this. If the victim feels unsafe they should be placed in a safe location away from campus if necessary.  ","receptive":-0.21994}
{"text":"I agree that the the media focuses too much on a handful of incidents with police, and I understand your point of view.  While it is true that every profession has a couple of bad apples, a police officer is in a unique situation, where he/she has an extreme amount of power over the public, and they should be held to a much higher standard while on the job.    \n","receptive":1.84669}
{"text":"I significantly agree that recent coverage of these events has brought more attention to an already long-standing issue. People might believe the things are getting worse, but realistically they are actually getting more recorded. The issue is how those recordings are displayed to the public. If an incident is not framed correctly with an adequate amount of information provided to the people who are seeing the recordings, judgements and biases can be formed. Some of those judgements are reactions, and those reactions are what can be overblown.","receptive":0.11998}
{"text":"I understand and agree with your opinions. But it is a complicated issue that may lead to another person being sexually assaulted or put in a dangerous situation. It is true that some people are falsely accused of sexual assault, but the majority of the time victims are telling the truth.","receptive":-0.55069}
{"text":"Where there's smoke, there's fire. Confrontations with police officers and minority crime suspects are all too common. Too many minority crime suspects are ending up killed by these confrontations for there it to just be something that's been overblown by members of the media.","receptive":-1.30911}
{"text":"I disagree with what you're saying. Just because a majority of the interactions between cops and citizens don't result in violence doesn't mean that it still isn't a problem. Innonce people have been killed all across America because some cop acted irresponsibly.","receptive":-0.15865}
{"text":"It is true that what we see on the news or social network is alarming. But often, what we see or hear about a police incident does not tell the whole story. Before we can really judge the actions of the police involved, we must see see and know the complete picture and both sides , police and victims. That's what an impartial judge does before concluding whether the police is guilty or not.","receptive":0.6871}
{"text":"I agree the accused should have due process before being removed completely but the alleged victim should also be protected since there is at least some possibility they are telling the truth and could face further harm from the alleged perpetrator. I think there should be a way that both parties can be protected. I would like to think that a fair and balanced approach could be used.","receptive":0.44055}
{"text":"I understand why you might feel that way.  However, the reality is that the problem is much greater than policing.  Minorities are disproportionately likely to live in poverty, and poverty is the biggest predictor of crime.  If you want change, you need to focus on the systemic problems causing poverty and creating ghettos.  Trying to undermine police responses just leads to more crime and more victimization.  Blaming police is like trying to control an infection with ice because the infection is inflamed.  It sounds logical and self-contained, but without an antibiotic, all the ice on earth won't help you.","receptive":-0.47732}
{"text":"It is true that you need to do a thorough investigation!","receptive":-0.8233}
{"text":"I understand you feel strongly about campus violence. You may be right the suspect is due some protection. Quarantine may be an alternative to other options. ","receptive":-0.44034}
{"text":"I see how if the accuser would remove the perpetrator, and they be innocent, then they'd have a reason to sue and cause more hassle for the establishment. However if they have a bit of evidence rather than a series of coincidences, then I can understand how wanting to take the suspect in custody would be ideal rather than have a potential sex offender on the lose. But at the same time it is true that it'll be against one's rights to be arrested without proven guilty. ","receptive":0.67506}
{"text":"I do agree that there have been excessive force issues but I believe the media has gotten it right. The media has shown us too many cases of police using excessive force. Imagine all the cases we don't hear about. I also agree that they need to improve dialogue and analyze the data because it needs to stop.","receptive":-0.08837}
{"text":"While I agree that the alleged perpetrator needs to be given due process, it's important to balance that with protecting the victim and with protecting other college students. Removing the student who has been accused of a crime protects the victim, and the student who is removed from campus can be allowed to study and keep up on assignments while the case is being reviewed. You are absolutely right that everyone lies; please also remember that people of any gender can be sexually assaulted or even lie about an assault. A person of any gender can be the perpetrator of a sexual assault as well.","receptive":0.58325}
{"text":"Statistics show this is simply not true. The more these incidents of force are investigated, the more they uncover factually based trends, and it’s dangerous to ignore those to fit a narrative. The belief that these incidents are easily faked is also unfounded, not based in fact, and does not take into account that police and accountability organizations already investigate these claims rigorously as a part of their normal vetting. ","receptive":-1.66623}
{"text":"I can see what you mean about trying to make the “victim” feel comfortable. However, someone could ruin another persons life by easily making a false accusation for whatever reason. I think it should be founded on evidence of assault.","receptive":0.05986}
{"text":"Recent confrontations are simply making visible issues that have existed for a very long time.Lynchings and killings of minorities have happened throughout american history.","receptive":-0.11085}
{"text":"The perpetrator should be removed pending an investigation that will either put the person behind bars or find the person innocent ","receptive":-0.49674}
{"text":"I hear your point of view but I also am thinking of the victim.  How are they supposed to feel at all comfortable with their attacker still in close proximity.  I understand innocent until proven guilty and I also understand that we victimize victims. ","receptive":-0.18971}
{"text":"I agree that social media has contributed to the problem by repeatedly talking about these incidents. However, this is also helping the public become aware of racial inequality among minorities.","receptive":1.45705}
{"text":"Sexual assault is an emotional and violent crime that must be dealt with quickly and decisively. To do so, what is factual and what is heresay needs to be determined accurately. The best way to do that is, at the very least, to sufficiently separate the individuals involved in the incident from interacting with each other.  Removal from campus may be the best way to do that or another alternative that is satisfactory.  This does not define whether the parties involved are innocent or guilty - it is necessary for clarity to be brought to the situation in question.","receptive":-0.24971}
{"text":"As a woman, I believe one of the most violent crimes against woman is rape.  It affects her physically and emotionally for the rest of her life.  With that in mind, I also believe that innocent until proven guilty should still exist in this country. The removal from the campus should be the victim.  If she is telling the truth, she most likely won't want to stay at the school anyway.  If you remove the alleged perpetrator, you are automatically shouting guilt, and if they turn out to be innocent, the incident will have most likely ruin their life and any future job opportunities they might have. ","receptive":0.16592}
{"text":"While I agree that media is making it worse in terms of the dialogue, the real problem is that police violence against minorities are widely unreported.  So it's two sides to a complex problem.  The media needs to report it as to hold those who has only self-regulation accountable, but not stoke outrage and social justice to the point of civil unrest.","receptive":0.49388}
{"text":"I agree with you when you say some of these cases have been over blown. I also agree with you when you say that there is a lot of riots and destruction going on. However, I feel that minority crime is still in big danger when it comes to police and it is seen more often with minority's because racism is still a issue in our world today even if it isn't as big as it once was. ","receptive":0.41281}
{"text":"Though I can see how many may find the public reaction to recent confrontations between police and minority crime suspects to be overblown, I highly disagree. Yes, the media can play a major role in blowing situations like this out of proportion, but I personally don't find this to be the case with the police brutality. Rather, I find the media shedding light on an issue that has been more or less swept under the rug, and I think the more attention that's brought upon this ethical issue, the more likely we are as a country to realize that things like this happen every day and we need to stop turning a blind eye to the issue and start working on a solution and more repercussions for officers who act like this. I agree that this is largely dependent on personal experience and point of view, and as white female, who has had no issues with the cops personally, I'm personally disgusted with this treatment of minorities by the police.","receptive":-0.5574}
{"text":"I agree with just about everything you are saying. I do think, however, that the immediate safety of the alleged victim is top priority. If later it is determined the allegations are false, there would need to be appropriate punishment for the accuser as well as compensation for the accused.","receptive":0.79873}
{"text":"I also value human life, and dignity, and the right to live without fear of unreasonable search and seizure.  I have a few black friends that say that they have been watched carefully in stores and treated poorly because of the color of their skin.  They are really GREAT people who do NOT deserve such treatment.  But some people ARE criminals who are out to rob people or do people harm.  When they are \"detained\" by the police they need to do as they are told!  Many are just too stupid and so they run, and that's when they get shot and killed.  Funny how there was a white man in my city that ran from the cops, was shot and killed, but that wasn't on the national news!  It's only when it's a black person, and then the media acts like this person was an innocent angel.  \"Comply or you may die!\"","receptive":-1.05703}
{"text":"I see your point that this policy would mostly effect male students, however statistics show that perpetrators of sexual assault are overwhelmingly male and that accusations are less frequently false. It is a difficult situation to be afraid of a false accusation but I think that it is worth it to protect potential victims from the fear of having to be around their attacker. I agree that having immediate evidence before removing a student would be ideal, unfortunately I don't believe that that is always possible given that academic bodies aren't law enforcement and they may not have access to evidence even when it does exist.","receptive":-0.01587}
{"text":"Asking that a victim be removed from the safety of their current routine while their assailant continue having free access to that shared environment would only further victimize them. If the accused assailant has an understanding of how delicate an issue sexual assault is, they should cooperate and make sexual assault victims feel as safe as possible. There's no reason they shouldn't be able to access notes, videos of lectures or their work digitally for the period of time an investigation takes place. They may or may not be guilty, but they haven't been physically violated and don't have trauma to navigate and should be in a better place to care for themselves during this difficult time.","receptive":-0.34657}
{"text":"I understand and agree that those convicted of sexual assault should be removed from society and placed in a correctional facility. As you said, we do have to wait for the wheels of justice to turn.  Although the victim most likely is telling the truth, an assault may have to proven with evidence before drastic measures can be put in place. Waiting for a trial and evidence may lead to a stricter longer  punishment which may be even more beneficial to the victim. ","receptive":0.58944}
{"text":"Repeat Your Message in Different Ways. While most communication in a classroom starts verbally, many students don't take in what they hear the first time","receptive":-1.21629}
{"text":"While I agree that people are falsely accused all the time, I think the victim should have rights too. I try to put myself in the victims position and think how traumatizing this could be for them. I think all campuses should have a policy in place that keeps the accused and victim away from each other. Without consequences, what deters others from committing the same crime?","receptive":-0.94301}
{"text":"You make some very going points about how law enforcement interacts with people of color but I believe the cops are also facing unnecessary criticism.  I agree with you that any time someone loses their life it is tragic and we must look for ways to help resolve this issue but we have to find a better solution that just accusing cops.  Too many people criticize and all cops because the actions of a very small percentage.","receptive":0.73858}
{"text":"The media certainly does tend to blow things out of proportion, but that doesn't invalidate the negative experiences that a lot of minorities have with police officers. While the public might overreact at times I think it's best that we view these on a case-by-case basis to determine if there is any misconduct on the side of police officers. It is extremely important that we as a society question authority and never automatically side with people in positions of power.","receptive":0.72195}
{"text":"I see your point about wanting to protect victims from assault and trauma. It really is important that people who are attacked like this get the help and protection that they need right away. However, I do feel that a person is innocent until proven guilty, and unless there are direct credible witnesses to the attack it may not be fair to remove a person until all the evidence has been reviewed by experts. I have heard of cases where a person has been falsely accused, but I do agree that this is a terrible problem and happens frequently every day.","receptive":0.51505}
{"text":"I agree that being innocent until proven guilty is a very important tenant of our democracy . How do we honor that ideal and still protect a potential victim from further harm and damage? There has to be a way we as a society can do that. ","receptive":0.24027}
{"text":"I agree with what you in that there needs to be a thorough investigation prior to taking action. I do believe that in the interim, there needs to be steps taken to provide safety/security to both the accuser and accused. Once public, there will be people on both sides of the story who will jump to a conclusion before any proof is presented.","receptive":0.60029}
{"text":"I totally agree with the writer, the incidents with the police man and minority has been very serious and awful situation.  But the social media love outrageous situation it seem to sell on facebook and other media.  Where money and time should be devoted to more of solving the problems.","receptive":-0.4559}
{"text":"While we should proceed with due process and a fair trial we can not overlook the mental hardship this could be placing on a possible victim. There should be a streamlined trial system for sexual crimes when the alleged predator and victim need to stay near each other. Even though I do believe there is alot of lying when it comes to sexual accusations we can not ignore them since some of them are true. ","receptive":0.23744}
{"text":"There are some bad cops but the majority are good and don't care what color you are. \"News\" today is just about race baiting and divideing people. In fact people of color are more likely to deal with police because they cause most of the crime, can't blame that on police.","receptive":-0.82065}
{"text":"I agree that a sexual assault is a horrible ordeal for the victim and alleged abuser. I do however think that everyone should get a fair hearing, and due process should be considered. We should do everything possible to help the accuser to feel safe in their environment, but now to the extent of stripping the accused of their rights without proof. ","receptive":-0.01458}
{"text":"If a student on a college campus alleges the allegation of sexual assault, they have the right of being protected, yes, and barring the accused from the campus would serve to protect the victim and the other students.\nIf the administration and courts moved quickly this wouldn't be an issue, as justice would be swift. It's not fair for the student to live in fear.","receptive":-1.11632}
{"text":"I see what you are saying, your point is valid because social media has contributed to the mass hysteria that has surrounded the unfortunate events between police officer's excessive use of force and minorities. Social media does not analyze the data or make improve the dialogue but it could allow for the expansion of the conversation and provide a place for the people to share their ideas and beliefs. However, social media may not be the place to do that, that may need to be reserved for other platforms.","receptive":0.31028}
{"text":"I agree that an investigation should happen before the man should be accused.  The accused could be innocent and after being accused, he will always be seen as if he did commit the crime.  We do need to be logical and not be based on emotions.","receptive":0.00809}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from and agree a person cannot be accused without proof. However, I think we need to show respect for the accuser. She/he has been brave enough to come forward and should feel safe on campus and know he/she is being taken seriously.","receptive":-0.74561}
{"text":"While I agree that the public overlooks that the suspect is resisting a lawful arrest, this doesn't mean the public response is overblown.  I also agree that the media portrayal of only negative interactions between the police and minority interactions fuels the overactive response of the public to these incidents.  However, the public is right to be upset that any person, minority or not, is treated so harshly.  It would be helpful if the public was encouraged to be just as upset that anyone, minority or not, would be so disrespectful to an authority figure in the first place.  ","receptive":0.46543}
{"text":"I would agree to remove said person from campus .. at least until the facts are proven in a court of law... Innocent until proven guilty...also to see if there are any other victims that are afraid to come forward","receptive":0.52582}
{"text":"I see your point that the accused person should be given due process before anything is done, however for the safety of others I do believe they should be removed from campus while the investigation is taking place. ","receptive":0.5478}
{"text":"I understand your point of view and do agree that it can be challenging for a victim to be comfortable in the presence of their alleged perpetrator. I feel that the alleged perpetrator should not be removed from the campus. I feel that it is unfair that the person will be removed and they have not yet been proven guilty. People make false accusations often.","receptive":-0.16557}
{"text":"I understand where you are coming from. It is important that we maintain innocent until proven guilty and it is a difficult situation to determine what the best course of action might be. I think that each situation should be handled on a case-by-case basis because it is still important that the person who has been assaulted feels heard. We should be careful to not make a situation worse by forcing someone to continue to be in presence of their accused attacker. ","receptive":0.3488}
{"text":"I understand that we must take claims very seriously, but I believe there are better options. Though removing the accused would ensure that the potential victim doesn't have to worry about running into them, it could be handle'd better by instead ensuring safety for everyone involved by offering alternative class times for the accuser and asking that the accused consider alternative class times if the accuser is unwilling to do so. In addition, I believe it could be helpful to, rather than removing people from the equation, add in people by offering the services of a security officer to escort the accuser around campus between classes and to/from their dorm. Since we can't know the truth until it's been examined, denying anyone education based on claims that could potentially be untrue feels unfair and disingenuous.  ","receptive":0.53116}
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{"text":"While I agree that one should be given the chance to remove themselves, but an investigation should have been started before accusations are made. I don't know why anyone would want to exercise their right to stay at said establishment. I think one should be told to stay home, investigate allegations, if/when proven innocent, one should get something good. maybe pay for the days missed.","receptive":0.65252}
{"text":"I agree that police can definitely be bad people. But what are we going to do about it? Just not allow police to do their jobs? There has been corruption within police departments for as long there has been the job of police work, and it's just impossible to stop every bad thing from happening. Your question, \"isn't one innocent person killed too much\"? is very naive and a play on emotions. Yes, it is too much. But this world also isn't a disney movie. I'm all for tighter regulation on police officers as well. But yes the situation IS overblown. If you look at the FBI statistics, more white people were killed per capita than POC's by a longshot. The problem isn't really racism. The problem is that that types of people who become police officers usually have some sort of personality defect and that's why they become cops. But in such a large society like ours, we can't live without people enforcing our laws either. So we try to find the middle ground. Again, life isn't a disney movie and I find your argument overly emotional and lacking in rationality.","receptive":-0.82866}
{"text":"Requiring that any individual accused of sexual assault be immediately removed from campus would be unjust to the individual being accused.  Anyone can make an accusation, which might later prove to be unfounded and untrue.  Universities should involve the police and carry out a true investigation before there are any consequence.  Our society must protect the rights of all people.","receptive":-0.49924}
{"text":"I agree that any loss of life is important to report on and coverage of that is not overblown.  Although some body cam evidence shows the kind of excessive force you describe, sometimes the video evidence is ambiguous or doesn’t tell the whole story behind an incident.  As you say, not all law enforcement is bad and each case needs to be considered individually.","receptive":0.11679}
{"text":"I agree with you in that the public reaction is greatly influenced by the media, even if that involves a high degree of misinformation. I see why you say it is easy to take isolated incidents to try to generalize a misbehavior in a given person, as a way to make it seem like an issue bigger than it really is. I also totally agree that personal opinion has also a lot to do with how does someone react.","receptive":0.7103}
{"text":"I agree that the information is broadcast too much, which makes it seem overblown. Police brutality is sometimes the case. We do need more acknowledgement on the issue","receptive":-0.45692}