Terrence Jones arrested in Portland for stomping on homeless man

The word stomp was in the press release from the police department. The press releases aren't "reported" by the media. They're written by a member of the PD. The word stomp was mentioned three times in the story, including in the headline. They clearly saw it as significant. Now it's not even in the charges. If you think that's coincidental, more power to you, but that seems a little silly.

My main focus isn't on whether he's guilty of the harassment charge, though. That's for the court to decide. My focus is on whether the incredibly judgmental tone against him by our fanbase, including skepticism over his future with the team, is justified. My suspicion is that if the word "stomp" was never used, the outrage would be significantly less.

 

That's where our major difference lies. You think that I'm dragging him though the mud, while clearly I don't think so.
Not once have I said that I know for a fact that he did this, I haven't said he should be convicted, kicked off the team,
called him a scumbag or a douchebag etc.

What I have been doing is commenting on the news that has been available concerning this situation, giving my opinion
as to who I think is more credible under the circumstances and obviously stating that things are not looking good for Jones.
If he's proven to be innocent/guilty it will not be because of any comment for/against that was expressed in this forum.
If it does have a bearing then we should all stop discussing this topic.

(p.s.) If a link was posted describing what the officer wrote on his report, I didn't see it.
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HA.

If the word of a policeman were enough to convict, there wouldn't be a trial and all the expenses that go with it. That's kind of the entire point of our legal system.

Good luck to you in your understanding of basic American law.

 

Still waiting and seeing what happens with this. Hoping that it isn't as bad as it seems. For what it's worth, a few years back one of my friends almost went to jail for assaulting a homeless man. The local newspapers dragged his name through the mud and he had to go to court.

Problem was the homeless guy made it all up and fortunately my friend is a free man. If you want to know what kind of guy my friend is, we met in the Peace Corps, so no, not a gang banger by any means.

I know this isn't the exact same situation, but I am sure many people who read those articles thought my friend was a piece of trash too. Until proven guilty, let's try and support our guys, or at least hold off on any harsh judgement.

 

I cannot even begin to describe how many ways you are wrong. He could be extremely mentally challenged, suffer a severe psychological disorder, have an incredible genetic disposition for addiction, etc. Your view of the world is that of an uneducated child.

That is like saying that rape victims wanted to be raped.

 

The latter of your comment is what I was referring to. The first would be pretty ridiculous.

 

FOR A THIRD TIME:

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/story/2...e-jones-does-not-have-a-mean-bone-in-his-body

This information has been posted repeatedly, yet in the last two hours, you've used the word STOMP in all caps. You've insinuated that anything he says is questionable simply based on the fact that he was leaving a bar. Your agenda is pretty clear.

 

Is it weird that I sort of like TJones even more now?

 

pretty low when attacking a homeless victim...

just cause his a rockets player..

there was always something about Jones that did not fit right,,,,

something is wrong with that guy... something sick in his head

 

It's not weird because if anything happened it was very minor. He pleaded not guilty...I think the charge will be eventually be dropped. Seems to be what his attorney was implying.

 

no just your sick...

if attacking homeless people is your fetish....

 

I know that. I already stated those things earlier in the thread.

Most homeless people either have mental problems or drug problems or both. I already know this.

I'm saying just because he's a homeless person doesn't mean that makes it more "inhumane" like you are trying to convey.

If it was a guy who was temporarily down on his luck and Jones literally "kicked him when he was down", then I'd feel more sympathy than this guy who has been homeless for 18 years.

 

Oh Lord...Seriously? Because he tripped over a guy sleeping on the sidewalk and yelled at him?

 

You honestly think that him wanting to be homeless is analogous with a rape victim wanting to be raped? After living in Austin (West Campus) and downtown Houston, I can tell you for a fact that a lot of them are very content with their lifestyle. Sure, there are a few that have disorders that have placed them there, but I would bet on them not even being close to the majority. Let's not try to paint the entirety of the homeless population as innocent angels.

 

You truly do not get it. I would recommend that you take and re-examine your life's tenants. Somehow you have left compassion and fairness behind.

 

If you are drunk and trip over a sleeping homeless and then yell at him.... That is a douche move.

 

Due process? Innocent until proven guilty? Pled not guilty? Lynching is out of style, bro....

 

How did you get that I "left compassion and fairness behind" from what I said?

 

Yes I do. And I have owned homes in Montrosse and on Park Avenue in Austin. And I stand by my argument. The statement that the man wanted to be homeless is equivalent to a statement that "a woman wanted to be raped". Not equal but in the realm of logic and humanity equivalent.