The first Sikh sheriff's deputy was fatally shot in the head on Friday

[Baptist Believer]

The first Sikh to become a deputy at a Houston-area sheriff's department was fatally shot in the head from behind Friday, authorities said.

Sandeep Dhaliwal, who was described as a trailblazer who paved the way for other Sikhs to join the department, was conducting a traffic stop when he was shot, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said at a press conference.

"He wore the turban, he represented his community with integrity, respect and pride and he was respected by all," Gonzalez said.

As Dhaliwal was headed back to his patrol car during the traffic stop, Gonzalez said a man got out of the vehicle with a pistol.

"In a cold-blooded manner, ambush style, (he) shot Deputy Dhaliwal from behind," Gonzalez said.

Robert Solis, 47, has been charged with capital murder in connection with Dhaliwal's murder, the sheriff's office said via Twitter on Friday night.

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[Wingman68]

Where were your postings on all the other law enforcement shootings? This one is more important? Why? Because he wore a turban, that’s why.

 

[robycop3]

The Sikhs wear turbans distinctive from those worn by Moslems, & they're not known as troublemakers in the US. This was just a murder of a law enforcement officer, and, as it happened in Texas, the perp should get the death penalty if convicted.

 

[Baptist Believer]

Where were your postings on all the other law enforcement shootings? This one is more important? Why? Because he wore a turban, that’s why.

(1) I do post of law enforcement shootings on my other social media accounts. I don't often do it here because this is a worldwide forum devoted to Baptist concerns.
(2) He was a pioneer for Sikhs to serve in law enforcement and wear his turban, a form of identification of his religion, much like a cross might be to a Christian. So this is a matter of religious liberty, a defining Baptist concern.
(3) This is a shooting of an officer of an area I know well. My mother lives in Houston. I grieve for this man's family, friends, fellow officers, and the people of the Houston area who were encouraged, inspired, and blessed by his life.
(4) There is another thread going where a controversial public figure is being attacked for wearing a traditional head covering, with certain people insisting on calling it a "diaper," "raggedy top," and "towel top" in defiance of the teachings of Jesus regarding loving our neighbors and even our enemies.
(5) This is a story of a man serving the people who was cut down in the prime of life, and yes, he also wore a turban. I simply wanted to put out a story that demonstrates that people who wear head coverings are not necessarily evil and should not be mocked.

My question to you:

Why are you more concerned about the fact that I posted this story regarding an officer wearing a turban than you are about him dying in the line of duty? You and RevMitchell (who immediately agreed with your post) should think long and hard about that.

 

[Baptist Believer]

The Sikhs wear turbans distinctive from those worn by Moslems, & they're not known as troublemakers in the US.

Yes, but many don't know the difference and don't care. They see a turban or head covering and they assume that the person is evil and/or they mock that person's head covering. These attitudes, especially if they are propagated in a community or peer group, can eventually lead to violence by less stable people.

For instance, there was the mass shooting at the Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin back in 2012. An ex-Army white supremacist carried out the murders.

 

[Alcott]

(1)(2) He was a pioneer for Sikhs to serve in law enforcement and wear his turban, a form of identification of his religion, much like a cross might be to a Christian.

Can Christian deputies or officers wear crosses on their uniforms?

 

[Wingman68]

(1) I do post of law enforcement shootings on my other social media accounts. I don't often do it here because this is a worldwide forum devoted to Baptist concerns.
(2) He was a pioneer for Sikhs to serve in law enforcement and wear his turban, a form of identification of his religion, much like a cross might be to a Christian. So this is a matter of religious liberty, a defining Baptist concern.
(3) This is a shooting of an officer of an area I know well. My mother lives in Houston. I grieve for this man's family, friends, fellow officers, and the people of the Houston area who were encouraged, inspired, and blessed by his life.
(4) There is another thread going where a controversial public figure is being attacked for wearing a traditional head covering, with certain people insisting on calling it a "diaper," "raggedy top," and "towel top" in defiance of the teachings of Jesus regarding loving our neighbors and even our enemies.
(5) This is a story of a man serving the people who was cut down in the prime of life, and yes, he also wore a turban. I simply wanted to put out a story that demonstrates that people who wear head coverings are not necessarily evil and should not be mocked.

My question to you:

Why are you more concerned about the fact that I posted this story regarding an officer wearing a turban than you are about him dying in the line of duty? You and RevMitchell (who immediately agreed with your post) should think long and hard about that.

Don’t lecture me. I guess that’s an impossibility for you though, it’s what you do. Always employing Alinsky tactics. Predictably boring.

 

[Wingman68]

I feel that I owe an explanation for my lack of tolerance for BB. There was once a poster here who contributed pointed, but well thought out postings. I enjoyed hearing what he had to say. BB engaged him relentlessly using his usual ‘that’s not Christian of you’ rhetoric. That poster left. Can’t blame him. Who needs it? I will give BB no quarter when I see the same game being played. His rules haven’t changed, & neither have mine.

 

[Salty]

Don’t lecture me. I guess that’s an impossibility for you though, it’s what you do. Always employing Alinsky tactics. Predictably boring.

I did not see BB lecturing you. YOU asked a question - and he answered it.
There are about 200 LEO KIA each year - thats an average of 4 per week - if we discussed every one
well, that would be a lot of discussions.

Dont ask a question - if you are not prepared for the answer.

 

[Benjamin]

I don't assume that his wearing a turban automatically defines the motive for t he shooting. I leave that kind of thinking (fool's argument) to CNN and their faithful followers to draw those conclusions in which the ultimate goal is put the blame on Trump and call him a racist. In fact, the motive was the guy didn't want to go to jail for violating his parole which was going to be discovered when the officer got back to his vehicle and the truth is I doubt the shooter cared one iota what was on his head when he took that action.

 

[Benjamin]

Note, no other possible motive was mentioned whatsoever by the CNN article. None! Only the suggestion that is was racist motivated and because he wore a turban. The fact that the shooter was wanted for parole violation was left out... yeah, that kind of info (truth) would ruin their the goal of their narrative.

 

[777]

Yeah, reading through this article:

Robert Solis: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com

the thug had an outstanding warrant, this cop stopped him, then Solis shot him in the back before the cop could pull up his extensive criminal record and the warrant.

Looking at the perp, he probably didn't kill him because of the turban but the badge. Texas has a reputation of being tough on crime and this is another example of how gun control doesn't work, At least now he will never get out, hope he gets the death penalty.

 

[Baptist Believer]

Can Christian deputies or officers wear crosses on their uniforms?

It depends on the individual department. The turban is not actually part of the uniform. If an officer wore a cross on a chain, it might be fine as long as the chain was not strong enough to make it dangerous if a suspect grabbed it and tried to strangle an officer.

 

[Baptist Believer]

Don’t lecture me. I guess that’s an impossibility for you though, it’s what you do.

You asked a question. I answered. I also pointed out your actions. I know you don't like that, but you asked.

Always employing Alinsky tactics. Predictably boring.

You and a few others enjoy referencing Alinsky. I could care less about him. I'm using scripture and reason. Why don't you try using them yourself?

 

[Baptist Believer]

I feel that I owe an explanation for my lack of tolerance for BB. There was once a poster here who contributed pointed, but well thought out postings. I enjoyed hearing what he had to say. BB engaged him relentlessly using his usual ‘that’s not Christian of you’ rhetoric. That poster left.

To whom are you referring? Also, did he say it was because of me? If not, then you are simply jumping to a conclusion.

Regarding my so-called "'that's not Christian of you' rhetoric," I do spend a lot of time calling out unChristian and anti-Christ behavior around here, since so many seem to have forgotten about the teachings of Jesus. Have you noticed that I reference scripture a lot more than most around here? It's because I respect and believe it and I think you should as well since I think everyone around here claims to be a Christian.

Can’t blame him. Who needs it? I will give BB no quarter when I see the same game being played. His rules haven’t changed, & neither have mine.

I guess you should know that your incessant and irrational conspiracy theories are not pleasant for those who appreciate facts and knowledge. Have you considered that people may have left because of you?

 

[Baptist Believer]

I don't assume that his wearing a turban automatically defines the motive for t he shooting.

I don't think anyone has suggested such a thing. I don't think his turban necessarily had anything to do with it. The issue was that he was a law enforcement officer and the guy is a cold-blooded killer and didn't want to go to jail.

I leave that kind of thinking (fool's argument) to CNN and their faithful followers to draw those conclusions in which the ultimate goal is put the blame on Trump and call him a racist.

Again, I don't think this tragedy has anything to do with Trump. Where are you getting these ideas?

In fact, the motive was the guy didn't want to go to jail for violating his parole which was going to be discovered when the officer got back to his vehicle and the truth is I doubt the shooter cared one iota what was on his head when he took that action.

I agree.

 

[Baptist Believer]

Note, no other possible motive was mentioned whatsoever by the CNN article. None! Only the suggestion that is was racist motivated and because he wore a turban.

I did not see that suggestion in the article, would you point it out to us?

The fact that the shooter was wanted for parole violation was left out... yeah, that kind of info (truth) would ruin their the goal of their narrative.

The article was not about the murderer, but about the officer. As for their "narrative," I think that's only in your head.

 

[Squire Robertsson]

What many here don't realize is Muslims and Sikhs historically have been enemies. The Brits in India used the Sikhs to police the Muslim areas.

 

[Reynolds]

Yes, but many don't know the difference and don't care. They see a turban or head covering and they assume that the person is evil and/or they mock that person's head covering. These attitudes, especially if they are propagated in a community or peer group, can eventually lead to violence by less stable people.

For instance, there was the mass shooting at the Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin back in 2012. An ex-Army white supremacist carried out the murders.

Since you bring it up, all religions other than Christianity are evil.

 

[church mouse guy]

Since you bring it up, all religions other than Christianity are evil.

Agree 100 %. Sikhs, as a moderator pointed out above, have long been British allies in India and elsewhere. They fought in WW I & WW II with the allies against Germany. Sikhs are noted for their bravery in battle and man for man won more combat medals than the British themselves in WW I. Every able-bodied man receives military training.

We have many Sikhs in Indianapolis. I have worked with them in various warehouses. They are good workers and very friendly. They have a Golden Temple in Punjab and one told me that he had been there. It is a pleasure to be around them. I have even patronized a restaurant that they have near my house. Not all of them wear a turban.