What does Al Sharpton find 'reprehensible' about Saturday's cop killings? The answer is unbelievable

Of course the news that two New York City police officers had been ambushed in their patrol car and shot to death on Saturday would require a statement from the Rev. Al Sharpton. Sharpton said that he and his National Action Network would hold a press conference Sunday morning, but for the moment the nation will have to settle for a statement — a statement that showed more concern for the families of Eric Garner and Michael Brown than the police officers who were executed.

https://twitter.com/Rev_Xavier/status/546441680757354496

Truer words were never spoken, but it was inevitable.

I am outraged at the killing of 2 police officers in Brooklyn. That is why we stress non violence as the only way to fight for justice.

— Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) December 20, 2014

Sharpton’s statement reads, in full:

I have spoken to the Garner family and we are outraged by the early reports of the police killed in Brooklyn today. Any use of the names of Eric Garner and Michael Brown, in connection with any violence or killing of police, is reprehensible and against the pursuit of justice in both cases.

We have stressed at every rally and march that anyone engaged in any violence is an enemy to the pursuit of justice for Eric Garner and Michael Brown. We have been criticized at National Action Network for not allowing rhetoric or chanting of violence and would abruptly denounce it at all of our gatherings. The Garner family and I have always stressed that we do not believe that all police are bad, in fact we have stressed that most police are not bad.

We plan to hold a press conference in the morning to express our outraged and our condolences to the families and the police department. Details to follow.

So, use of the names Eric Garner and Michael Brown in connection with any violence is forbidden? Well, you can’t fault Sharpton for trying to protect the brand, but the rioters who burned down at least a dozen buildings in Brown’s name weren’t exactly following orders. Neither was shooting suspect Ismaaiyl Brinsley, whose Instagram account allegedly pictured a gun alongside the hashtags #ShootThePolice, #RIPErivGardner [sic] and #RIPMikeBrown.

Getting from NYPD sources, possible shooter's Instagram. Will update when confirmed. @ChuckCJohnson pic.twitter.com/FF43OEib5w

— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) December 20, 2014

Sharpton doesn’t really have to bother with that press conference, does he?

Al Sharpton released a statement, saying that he has been in contact with Eric Garner's family, &that they are outraged.THATS WHOS OUTRAGED?

— ? (@PeaceHopeFaith) December 21, 2014

Hey @msnbc Your race-baiting, pile of crap anchor, Al Sharpton, is responsible for unrest in NYC. Planning on doing anything?

— Kraig Ehm (@kraigehm) December 21, 2014

@DianneG @DeanMeminger Hey, look! There's Al Sharpton paying respect… Yeah, right.

— Dan (@beerisgoodfood) December 21, 2014

RIP to the two NYPD officers assassinated today. I'm sure Reverend Al Sharpton will lead a protest in your honor. http://t.co/aSQdaKmvmo

— Krav Maga Maine (@kravmaine) December 21, 2014

Al Sharpton! You talked to the Garner and Brown families. Are you headed to New York to talk to the 2 white cops families? @TheRevAl

— Brent Kennedy (@BdkBrent) December 21, 2014

how ironic of al sharpton's statement. yall realize his anti-police rhetoric is what encouraged all of this, right? #PoliceLivesMatter

— katie (@katie_kelley8) December 21, 2014

Al Sharpton is an asshole!! He makes a statement "not all cops are bad" NEWSFLASH!! Shut up and get a new hairdo!!!

— Michele_myBell (@MicheleNasca) December 21, 2014

Hey Al Sharpton what kind words for the families of the fallen officers in your "statement ". #NYPD

— Tom Courtney (@realtomcourtney) December 20, 2014