But before [the deputy] could get very far with his explanation, Ms. Thomas held up her right arm. There was no phone in it. There had never been a phone in it because she has no right hand.

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    I had heard about this before this article. This is one of those times I wish it was possible to be inside someone else’s head and observe their thoughts and feelings in a moment. I think it would be really fascinating to be inside the officer’s head during this interaction. If it was me, I would have turned and walked away without saying another word and hope that no one ever heard about it.

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      I always wondered how these guys make it through life.

      I understand its a position of authority and an air of confidence is necessary at all times, but gods damned dude

      “You had a phone in your right hand”

      shows a complete lack of a right hand

      “…You sure you don’t have a hand?”

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        3 months ago

        As someone who won’t read the article, as I don’t feel like dealing with NY Times website bullshit, is that how it went down? Or is that satire?