Powell Comments On Gates Arrest, Admits Being Profiled "Many Times"

Gen. Colin Powell talks about the Henry Louis Gates arrest with Larry King. He said the story "went viral" when President Obama commented on the story. Also, Powell thinks that America "isn't quite post-racial" at this time. "These problems still exist in post-racial America." However, he suggested that Gates should not have argued with the policeman arresting him. "You don't argue with a police officer," he says.

Powell also called the arresting cop, Sergeant James Crowley, "an outstanding police officer."

Also, at 5:10, Powell admits he's been profiled "many times" as a national security advisor.

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[dapperckone]

Gen. Powell is my role model!

[CRIMSONGUARD72]

I'd vote for Colin Powell if he ran for President.

[mba2ceo]

Once a liar always a liar ... why are we even listening to this liar. Weapon of mass delusion ?

[commonman80]

@CRIMSONGUARD72, So would I, and about 99.999% of America.

[patteel]

@commonman80 Considering what policemen are paid, the log hours, dangerous situations, quick judgment required and the crap some people dish out to cops, I believe we are very very lucky to have the 95% good cops we do have.

[commonman80]

As an African America, who has been racially profiled on many occasion, I find That it is better to cooperate with police. I realized a long time ago that COPS ARE STUPID. That's why their hired. Most local cops are UNDEREDUCATED and lack the Intellectual skills to deal with some problems. So, they use arrest and or violence to solve their problem. It is better to just go to jail (If you must) and get in front of an Educated Judge who (In most cases) will correct the STUPID COPS MISTAKES.

[Kataanmonster]

@emptycell Cursing in public and the using language in an attempt to provoke someone IS against the law. Dr. Gates even said himself he was out of line.

[emptycell]

@Kataanmonster First of all, no where is it a crime for a man to be arrested for "talking rude" to a cop. Second, a police report is subjective. How do we know for sure if officer gates did not write it with his own bent.

[Kataanmonster]

@emptycell I read the police report. The police were trying to leave and the good doctor followed them into the yard and was yelling profanities at them. They told him several times that he would be arrested if he continued that behavior. They had no desire to arrest him until he made a fool of himself. If ANYONE stands and yells profanities at police, they're going to jail. Shame on the doctor.

[Mr40acresandamule]

@CRIMSONGUARD72 I would have too and I am independent leaning Democrat!!! He is level headed.

[townsend316]

@dapperckone Respect! Bro you will go far! I had the same feelings many years ago and I have now gone on to do things I thought I never could.