Unarmed Quotes

“Why is it deemed justifiable and appropriate for cops/police
officers to kill other cops (friendly–fire) and citizens?
Why do cops kill?
Are they not taught to maim or slow down someone running
or reaching for a weapon?
If not, why not?
Why do cops kill first and ask questions last?


Why are police officers being military trained?
What can we as citizens, taxpayers, and voters do to stop these
killings and beatings of unarmed people?
Why do we let this continue?
How many more must die or get beat up before we realize
something is wrong and needs to be changed?
Will you, a friend, or a family member have to be killed or beaten
by a cop before we realize that things have to change?


Who's here to protect us from the cops when they decide to use
excessive force, shoot multiple shells, and/or murder us?”
― Obiora Embry, Expanding Horizons Through Creative Expressions

“We are protecting civilians. We are unarmed. We are no threat to you. Please do not shoot.”
― Rachel Corrie

“She might be unarmed, but Rose Hathaway was in possession of many weapons.”
― Richelle Mead, The Meeting

“Never go on a date unarmed.” Words of wisdom from my father. Well, my foster father. I was an orphan, of course. The best kings always are.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Perfect State

“I am unarmed, I am not a threat.”
― Steven Magee

“If I am ever unexpectedly stopped in my car by the police, my response after pulling over in a populated area is to politely and clearly inform them that I am unarmed, I am recording everything, if they want to take me to the police station that they will need to appoint a lawyer, and I am now using my USA federal right to silence.”
― Steven Magee

“A boxer is always armed.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“Police assassinations of innocent people usually follow this routine: 1. Police officer assassinates unarmed member of the public. 2. The victims reputation is publicly trashed by the police. 3. The Internal Affairs investigation is rigged from the outset to protect the murderer. 4. Murderer is off work on full pay during the rigged investigation. 5. Murderer returns to work.”
― Steven Magee