Baldo by Hector D. Cantú and Carlos Castellanos for November 13, 2014
November 12, 2014
November 14, 2014
Transcript:
Tia Carmen: Officer, what's going on here? Joey: Miss Delgado?! Tia Carmen: Joey? Is that you? Tia Carmen: I dated his father for a few months. Tia Carmen: No biggie.
Okay. that was embarrassing in all corners. If only Officer Joey knew the burglar, accomplish and hostage were his father’s ex-girlfriend’s grandnephew, nephew and grandniece.
I do not believe the office followed protocol here, escalating a situation unnecessarily here. Looking back at the strips. Building up to this, I note that Baldo simply opened the door to find a gun pointing at him. There was no announcement of police presence nor was there any talk other than “Up against the wall.” That is not how you build trust between the police and community. I know the officer observed Baldo climb in through the window, but a little thought might have suggested to him that it was unlikely to be a robber since it was in broad daylight. The strip in which Baldo opens the door is unclear as to whether the cop knocked, or whether Baldo was simply going to the door for some other reason, perhaps to retrieve his backpack. But either way, the pulled gun and the “up against the wall” first approach increases – NOT decreases – the likelihood of a violent reaction.The cop’s response to Papi was completely out of line and worthy of official reprimand.
It is that perception that keeps the misconception between blacks and white police officers alive. Until THAT line of thinking STOPS, their will always be problems. So don’t blame the press, remember they come AFTER the incident.
Templo S.U.D. about 10 years ago
Okay. that was embarrassing in all corners. If only Officer Joey knew the burglar, accomplish and hostage were his father’s ex-girlfriend’s grandnephew, nephew and grandniece.
Observer fo Irony about 10 years ago
Oops no tea for him.
hildigunnurr Premium Member about 10 years ago
Dated? when was this and how did we miss it? Carmen’s got some secrets to share :D
cdward about 10 years ago
I do not believe the office followed protocol here, escalating a situation unnecessarily here. Looking back at the strips. Building up to this, I note that Baldo simply opened the door to find a gun pointing at him. There was no announcement of police presence nor was there any talk other than “Up against the wall.” That is not how you build trust between the police and community. I know the officer observed Baldo climb in through the window, but a little thought might have suggested to him that it was unlikely to be a robber since it was in broad daylight. The strip in which Baldo opens the door is unclear as to whether the cop knocked, or whether Baldo was simply going to the door for some other reason, perhaps to retrieve his backpack. But either way, the pulled gun and the “up against the wall” first approach increases – NOT decreases – the likelihood of a violent reaction.The cop’s response to Papi was completely out of line and worthy of official reprimand.
David Norton Premium Member about 10 years ago
What a completely LAME ending to this one. Zero stars awarded.
Mommyhalls about 10 years ago
Actually, I think it the point here might have been to add depth to Tia Carmen. Give her a life other than just domestic godess.
Comic Minister Premium Member about 10 years ago
Sorry guys.
cmsears about 10 years ago
since the father came from outside there was no reason to point the gun at him.
Petemejia77 about 10 years ago
Darn! I was hoping for Gracie to get plugged!
library_dean about 10 years ago
I can’t believe that no one has remarked about Carmen’s comment “No biggie.” Maybe that’s why she quit dating him.
brosenthal about 10 years ago
Good thing they are Hispanic. If they were African American the cop would have shot them both in the back
barister about 10 years ago
It is that perception that keeps the misconception between blacks and white police officers alive. Until THAT line of thinking STOPS, their will always be problems. So don’t blame the press, remember they come AFTER the incident.
kaystari Premium Member about 10 years ago
Thats it?!?! thats how this cliff hanger is ending???dissapointing!