@speedskate2010 Civil liberties exist in tension with the law. Squeeze civil liberties too hard and the population rebels ala prohibition of alcohol. Gangs operate because there are legitimate reasons for some to exist and it isn't desirable to ban all collectives. What is the difference between a church group and a gang in legal terms? What happened to Nicola was a tragedy .. I side with the law in every case.
@speedskate2010 The law works and there are gangs. Perhaps the law could work better. Perhaps parents could be more responsible. Perhaps unhappy experiences could be outlawed. The law is better than places without law. The law is better than places with too much law. Can you name a better place, where law is more effective?
Just like Batman created Joker, the cops create gang members via their enforcement of the "war on drugs". The cops make sure these black markets thrive so they can get a cut too. The "Good" "honest" cops out there cover for the 90% of corrupt cop machines that are out there.
I knew Nicola, I was a security officer at the Bunny Friend trailer site where her trailer was. We had many conversations about my interest in becoming an NOPD Officer. I was on leave from my fire department in Michigan working down there after Katrina. I always will remember her eyes and her smile she was so kind to me. I am in my mid 40's and have just sent in my paperwork to become an NOPD recruit. Miss you Nicoa
Nicola was a VERY good friend of mine! We went through the academy together and lived on the cruise ship together. She was the sweetest person I have EVER worked with!! I have the program from her funeral in the box I keep my gear for work, so I think about her every day before going to work... I miss you, Cotton!! I know you are watching over us..
I agree. I don't know the circumstance. I understand that she probably was making a routine enquiry which ballooned into something else. I don't accept the price demanded of some of our public servants. I think there are entire neighborhoods which do not respect police. It is shameful.
I think I meant feel. I was just reading over my comment. I actually will be doing courses to become a police officer in Australia, as I have very high respect for our law enforcement.
Nicola was one of my best friends. I graduated with her from Warren Easton in 2001. Nicola girl you are truly miss. I cry every time I think about you,
The love you shared is not gone. You have lost a lot, however, you have lost all that she was to become. But you keep all the love you had. I think she would like it that you grow, and become the decent person you are destined to be .. it honors her memory too.
Our plan is to pause at Simeon Bolivar and Earhart Boulevard, the place of Nicola's death and hold a moment of silence. After the silence, we will honor her through a creative and redemptive act and a gift of love. Down Martin Luther King Boulevard, across St. Charles Avenue, up through the center of the city, back to the Statue, we will venture out to meditate on the lives of our fellow citizens.
On September 20th, New Orleanians everywhere are gathering for a peace pilgrimage at the Martin Luther King Statue. That day, through art, meditation, service and songs, we will honor all 490 New Orleanians lost to the violence of the city since the Storm.
Nicola Cotton is a well-admired policewoman down here in New Orleans. I thank you very much for your beautiful poetic portrayal of her life. I have not yet heard a more loyal and thoughtful picture of her soul.
I will respect her name when I update the video. I am sorry for your loss, and hope that, in some way, something worthwhile might come from the tragedy.
This is truly a senseless killing to a beautiful woman who chose to protect lives and be a police officer. I don't know the full story behind the meaning of her being alone trying to arrest a dangerous suspect. So there will be no judgement there. I only pray and hope that more female police officers in N.O. and around the nation are protected. I commend her bravery as well. RIP Nicola.
I understand she was doing general duties, when her attention was called to the suspect behaving strangely. She identified him. She had no choice but to try to arrest him. He had been amenable until she tried to arrest him. Had she been tasked to arrest him, she would have had back up. Maybe there will be a procedural change, but I doubt it.
Thanks for the reply and filling in the blank ddball. After reading this story, I couldn't help to think of Betty Smothers (Warrick Dunn's mother) and all others that didn't garner national attention. I also read your post below regarding the witnesses and I find that sickening. This woman was doing her job while pregnant and no one came to her aid. Sad, truly sad.
There were witnesses. No one went to her aid. The killer waited for more police to arrive, and surrendered. It was totally pointless. It highlights how the community have dehumanised the honest decent people that protect and serve us.
I'm sorry she lost her life protecting others. I'm sorry that we have such greed and hatred by our fellow man that good people die. her family should be very proud of her!
A 7 minute struggle that was videoed and no one tried to help??
Honestly, if I would have still been in the area when this took place, I would have assist her in anyway possible even if my life was in jeopardy. Her bravery and courage earned my respect. RIP Nicola sweetie.
There is no way you can humanize the ex-humans who are now thoughtless uneducated "law" "enforcement" machines. Fornicate the constable!
EpioN 9 months ago
@EpioN I created this site to show how thoughtless and foolish people like you are
ddball1 9 months ago
To protect and to serve my ass. -- To discriminate, to profile and to be shitheads.
Contressa 1 year ago
R.I.P Nicola I just watched " If God Is Willing And Da Creek Don't Rise" and saw ur story so sad.
doveFL 1 year ago
if law works then why is there so many gangs in the u.s.?
speedskate2010 1 year ago
@speedskate2010 Civil liberties exist in tension with the law. Squeeze civil liberties too hard and the population rebels ala prohibition of alcohol. Gangs operate because there are legitimate reasons for some to exist and it isn't desirable to ban all collectives. What is the difference between a church group and a gang in legal terms? What happened to Nicola was a tragedy .. I side with the law in every case.
ddball1 1 year ago
@ddball1 wrong answer
speedskate2010 1 year ago
@speedskate2010 The law works and there are gangs. Perhaps the law could work better. Perhaps parents could be more responsible. Perhaps unhappy experiences could be outlawed. The law is better than places without law. The law is better than places with too much law. Can you name a better place, where law is more effective?
ddball1 1 year ago
@speedskate2010
Just like Batman created Joker, the cops create gang members via their enforcement of the "war on drugs". The cops make sure these black markets thrive so they can get a cut too. The "Good" "honest" cops out there cover for the 90% of corrupt cop machines that are out there.
EpioN 9 months ago
she should have shot outright
irishbollix 1 year ago
I knew Nicola, I was a security officer at the Bunny Friend trailer site where her trailer was. We had many conversations about my interest in becoming an NOPD Officer. I was on leave from my fire department in Michigan working down there after Katrina. I always will remember her eyes and her smile she was so kind to me. I am in my mid 40's and have just sent in my paperwork to become an NOPD recruit. Miss you Nicoa
davidmedic 2 years ago
Good luck and god bless you.
ddball1 2 years ago
Yes,there are entire neighborhoods that do not respect Officers,and for good reason..!
Nubias 2 years ago
Nicola was a VERY good friend of mine! We went through the academy together and lived on the cruise ship together. She was the sweetest person I have EVER worked with!! I have the program from her funeral in the box I keep my gear for work, so I think about her every day before going to work... I miss you, Cotton!! I know you are watching over us..
NopdDude 3 years ago
There should always be two police officers when on duty. I feal sad for her family to loose such a joy in their lives.
mattd333 3 years ago
I agree. I don't know the circumstance. I understand that she probably was making a routine enquiry which ballooned into something else. I don't accept the price demanded of some of our public servants. I think there are entire neighborhoods which do not respect police. It is shameful.
ddball1 3 years ago
I think I meant feel. I was just reading over my comment. I actually will be doing courses to become a police officer in Australia, as I have very high respect for our law enforcement.
mattd333 3 years ago
Nicola was one of my best friends. I graduated with her from Warren Easton in 2001. Nicola girl you are truly miss. I cry every time I think about you,
RobinRosary 3 years ago
The love you shared is not gone. You have lost a lot, however, you have lost all that she was to become. But you keep all the love you had. I think she would like it that you grow, and become the decent person you are destined to be .. it honors her memory too.
ddball1 3 years ago
Our plan is to pause at Simeon Bolivar and Earhart Boulevard, the place of Nicola's death and hold a moment of silence. After the silence, we will honor her through a creative and redemptive act and a gift of love. Down Martin Luther King Boulevard, across St. Charles Avenue, up through the center of the city, back to the Statue, we will venture out to meditate on the lives of our fellow citizens.
Unitedforpeacenola 3 years ago
On September 20th, New Orleanians everywhere are gathering for a peace pilgrimage at the Martin Luther King Statue. That day, through art, meditation, service and songs, we will honor all 490 New Orleanians lost to the violence of the city since the Storm.
Unitedforpeacenola 3 years ago
Mr. Daniels,
Nicola Cotton is a well-admired policewoman down here in New Orleans. I thank you very much for your beautiful poetic portrayal of her life. I have not yet heard a more loyal and thoughtful picture of her soul.
Unitedforpeacenola 3 years ago
this is my first cousin by my late uncle Jose Robinson.....and I am so sad .... we called her Nicole instead of Nicola
MrMusikRnb 3 years ago
I will respect her name when I update the video. I am sorry for your loss, and hope that, in some way, something worthwhile might come from the tragedy.
ddball1 3 years ago
This is truly a senseless killing to a beautiful woman who chose to protect lives and be a police officer. I don't know the full story behind the meaning of her being alone trying to arrest a dangerous suspect. So there will be no judgement there. I only pray and hope that more female police officers in N.O. and around the nation are protected. I commend her bravery as well. RIP Nicola.
atruhata4real 3 years ago
I understand she was doing general duties, when her attention was called to the suspect behaving strangely. She identified him. She had no choice but to try to arrest him. He had been amenable until she tried to arrest him. Had she been tasked to arrest him, she would have had back up. Maybe there will be a procedural change, but I doubt it.
ddball1 3 years ago
Thanks for the reply and filling in the blank ddball. After reading this story, I couldn't help to think of Betty Smothers (Warrick Dunn's mother) and all others that didn't garner national attention. I also read your post below regarding the witnesses and I find that sickening. This woman was doing her job while pregnant and no one came to her aid. Sad, truly sad.
atruhata4real 3 years ago
There were witnesses. No one went to her aid. The killer waited for more police to arrive, and surrendered. It was totally pointless. It highlights how the community have dehumanised the honest decent people that protect and serve us.
ddball1 4 years ago
I'm sorry she lost her life protecting others. I'm sorry that we have such greed and hatred by our fellow man that good people die. her family should be very proud of her!
A 7 minute struggle that was videoed and no one tried to help??
linfinster 4 years ago 4
Honestly, if I would have still been in the area when this took place, I would have assist her in anyway possible even if my life was in jeopardy. Her bravery and courage earned my respect. RIP Nicola sweetie.
ShatteredSoulja 4 years ago