What a Guy, What a Policeman, What an Example

Sgt. Crowley has demonstrated real class. Professor Gates and BO could learn a lot from this man, unfortunately they think they are the ones to do the teaching.

Crowley ought to run for president…very diplomatic…

His energy is so calm and grounded…I can’t possibly imagine him flipping out on Gates in any fashion.

Sgt. Crowley is a class act, who unlike me and I bet a lot of other people, chose to go to bho the fraud vs. telling this usurper and his snobby friends to either shut up or come to the precinct where the real people live and work.

Good for you, Sgt. Crowley. You’re a better person than I would be at this point–and I still think that snake oil salesman squatting in OUR WH tried to slither out of this mess HE created with his, as usual, highly publicized and to me very condescenging “let’s have a beer” fake moment.

I’m with Hillary is 44 blog–Obama simply cannot be trusted.

A black sergeant who was at the home of Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. when he was arrested says he’s been maligned as an “Uncle Tom” for supporting the actions of the white arresting officer.

Cambridge Sgt. Leon Lashley gave a letter to Sgt. James Crowley to give to President Barack Obama during their so-called beer summit with Gates on Thursday night at the White House.

In the letter, which was also sent to CNN, Lashley says Gates “may have caused grave and potentially irreparable harm to the struggle for racial harmony.”

http://hotair.com/archives/2009/07/30/wow-black-cop-in-gates-arrest-sends-letter-to-obama-about-being-called-an-uncle-tom/

I also love the way he had representatives with him and wasn’t going to allow himnself to be made into anyone’s patsy.

This is a letter from Sgt Leon Lashley one of the officers with Crowley and who spoke up for Crowley. Looks like he is now considered an “Uncle Tom” , betrayer and other things due to his support for Crowley.

Its about 1min 10 secs into the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP7ujiJ1Sjs

Once again we turn the other cheek!

Someday we may not.

You did hear him say that perhaps he and Gates will get together the next time and have some Kool-Aid didn’t you?

That was a very classy, professional presentation from Crowley. It was measured, thoughtful and very respectful.

He makes his case by who is is: authoritative but not rude, knowledgeable but not arrogant. Overall, a skilled professional and a man who knows who he is.

Congrats, Sargeant. You’re a credit to the public you serve and men who serve with you!

BH, perhaps you can update this post with the tape of this interview with these two items.

1) Interview between Sargent Leon Lashley, the black officer standing in front of the porch when Gates was in handcuffs; and CNN.
LASHLEY CNN INTERVIEW

2) Sargent Lashley’s letter to OC, asking him to pass on his sentiments to BO.
LASHLEY LETTER

Here is a sample from that letter.

In closing, I would simply like to ask that Mr. Gates deeply reflect on the events that have unfolded since July 16 and ask himself the following questions:

‘What can I do to help heal the rift caused by some of my actions?; What responsibility do I bear for what occurred on July 16, 2009? Is there anything I can do to mitigate the damage done to the reputations of two respected Police Officers?’

I knew Leon many years ago, when he was new to the force. He was a good man then; and, based on what I see, nothing has changed.

The Teaching Moment
The cop who teaches sensitivity training and the professesor who teaches victimization and hate. The black sargent who backed the cop at racial peril to himself and his family. Where was the white support for Gates. And I’m not talking about Lawrence O’Donnel.

Sgt Crowley is willing to move on while Prof Gates still believes it was a case of racial profiling. Pres Obama did not apologize. He brought VP Biden because he doesn’t know how to handle the situation.

Mission UNACCOMPLISHED !

I’d vote for that guy for any office.

At least Obama is attempting to build bridges with this meeting - how is that a bad thing?

http://www.commongroundpolitics.net/discussion/showthread.php?t=47668

I think this can be a new precendent for Obama.
This can be the first of many beerfests at the White House. Obama can use the beerfest to resolve problems over automobile accidents, gang wars, matrimonial disputes, disagreements over promotions, etc.

Obama can sit as Solomon over ALL the countries petty disputes whilte drinking himself under the table.

Both Gates and Obama screwed up by shooting their mouths off, and neither is man enough to admit they made a mistake. The beer-fest is just a face-saving device for them…end of story.

Go Sgt. Crowley!

Bronwyn..

Nice Title for this Article BTW..

You must be a Class Act Too..

Why is it that Obama is just about the only prominent black man that realizes Gates blew it with his temper tantrum.

Colin Powell, Cosby, Juan Williams and I think a few of you can add to the list. There seems to be a lack of prominent black men speaking for Gates.

Even Sharpton and Jackson seem to be staying the H3LL out of this. WHY? Hey those two seem to get involved when there is just a whisper of racism.

Yesterday my heart went out to Lucia Whalen during her press conference. It was evident to me that she’s a good, kind and thoughtful person. Today, Sgt. Crowley exhibited the characteristics that explain why his colleagues have a high opinion of his professionalism.

These are 2 people who’ve shown an enviable humanity and diplomacy when facing the media and essentially addressing the world. I can’t help but think they did nothing on that fateful day to warrant criticism and scorn.

Wow! What a professional! An outstanding police officer who stands and speaks confidently with an air of intelligence, goodness, fairness and a nice speaking voice that delivers intelligent, fluid answers WITHOUT a teleprompter. Notice that the officer spoke decently and non-critical of Obummer or Gates. Wonder if the ‘other guy’ (Gates) will give an interview?

This interview should show the world that Sgt. Crowley is a decent man and was just doing the job he was/is paid for doing.

Sgt Crowley was great but this idea of a beer summit or meeting or whatever is the most ridiculous idea of all time, I thought I have heard it all but this one takes the cake.

It reminds me of some schoolyard fight when the teacher comes out and shouts break it while now you two shake hands and say sorry.

I wonder if Obama is now going to try having a beer with world leaders to sort out some differences.

Sgt. Crowley is indeed impressive.

But did he have to taze Obama?

A proud moment for law enforcement officers everywhere.

And a real teaching moment for all of us.

Maybe Obama will learn something?? Not likely, I realize. But we can hope.

SYD

“and this crap affects me how?”
I ain’t a cop, an oppressed minority, a gifted harvard alumni, or president.
I don’t even make the floggin’ beer.
two white men and two half white/half black men drink a beer for photo ops.
no apoligies, no meeting of the minds, no progress and overall it’s only a political play about “we all came together in peace.”
I call it bullshit.

OMG.
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/07/obamas_revealing_body_language.html

If Obama is going to have a “beer summit” every time he puts his foot in his overly large mouth…he should invite George Bush Jr. back to be his sponsor at the AA meetings they should attend.