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I think Obama should have left it at he wasn't there and as as a personal friend of the person in question his opinion is probably biased. If race played a part in the situation that would be unfortunate.
I wouldn't have gone out on a limb and say the police acted stupidly, especially without knowing all the facts.
From what I have read, Gates was upset the cops demanded identification, he did initially refuse and accuse the officer of racial profiling, but he did in the end produce his id and show that he was in his own home.
After that the officer should have left the scene, but instead the men continued to exchange words inside Gate's home which resulted in Gates being cuffed and charged with disorderly conduct.
I don't think race played a part, I think the cop was having a bad day and Gates pressed his luck. It's not illegal to curse a police officer, but it's not a good idea either- no matter how much in the right you are and this is a perfect example of why. If you give a cop enough of a hard time they will bust you for something.
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