The tragic and violent events of the past week, triggered by the despicable senseless killing of Mr George Floyd a restrained black man by the police in Minneapolis Minnesota, must be kept front and center such that his untimely death is not in vain. The demonstrations need to continue, but the violence and destruction of property needs to end now.
The issues and passions are totally understandable, but all too often passion lessens with the passage of time, and a real opportunity is again lost. In our country substantive change comes from ongoing peaceful protest with a message that resonates within the community. George was a good man, much like most of us, and his death touches the majority of us to the very core of our human dignity. The majority of us are angry and disgusted, and a coalition is forming.
Clearly it is time to recognize the color disparity that exists in this nation, and nowhere is it more visible than in our policing. Our Police forces exist and operate at 1800 individual and independent stations, promoting heterogeneity of training and behavior.This apparent lack of cohesive policy of operation and its inherent tendency to protect itself, makes it all the more difficult to oversee, and fix.
We are a nation with a work ethic. If you can do the job do it. Color and all of our other differences should not matter and only make us stronger. That is what America is all about, and we stand for it and by it.
We expect our police to act professionally and treat us all with the same respect and dignity. In our country, all accused are “presumed innocent until proven guilty”. The role of the police are to protect us, preserve the law, and collect evidence. It is not to serve as judge, jury, and for heaven’s sake never executioner.
I truly believe that most officers do try their best to act professionally, and that quite frankly they deal with a segment of our society that is most difficult to deal with. But that comes with the job, and if they get tainted by their difficult circumstances they need to be mentored or removed. It is the responsibility of those in charge to make sure that the high ethical and moral standards of their unique position as law enforcers is maintained as best as is humanly possible.
And, of course black lives matter.
Let’s all get behind Mister George Floyd, a good man, and may his death not be in vain.
Mister George Floyd We Are Behind You
The tragic and violent events of the past week, triggered by the despicable senseless killing of Mr George Floyd a restrained black man by the police in Minneapolis Minnesota, must be kept front and center such that his untimely death is not in vain. The demonstrations need to continue, but the violence and destruction of property needs to end now.
The issues and passions are totally understandable, but all too often passion lessens with the passage of time, and a real opportunity is again lost. In our country substantive change comes from ongoing peaceful protest with a message that resonates within the community. George was a good man, much like most of us, and his death touches the majority of us to the very core of our human dignity. The majority of us are angry and disgusted, and a coalition is forming.
Clearly it is time to recognize the color disparity that exists in this nation, and nowhere is it more visible than in our policing. Our Police forces exist and operate at 1800 individual and independent stations, promoting heterogeneity of training and behavior.This apparent lack of cohesive policy of operation and its inherent tendency to protect itself, makes it all the more difficult to oversee, and fix.
We are a nation with a work ethic. If you can do the job do it. Color and all of our other differences should not matter and only make us stronger. That is what America is all about, and we stand for it and by it.
We expect our police to act professionally and treat us all with the same respect and dignity. In our country, all accused are “presumed innocent until proven guilty”. The role of the police are to protect us, preserve the law, and collect evidence. It is not to serve as judge, jury, and for heaven’s sake never executioner.
I truly believe that most officers do try their best to act professionally, and that quite frankly they deal with a segment of our society that is most difficult to deal with. But that comes with the job, and if they get tainted by their difficult circumstances they need to be mentored or removed. It is the responsibility of those in charge to make sure that the high ethical and moral standards of their unique position as law enforcers is maintained as best as is humanly possible.
And, of course black lives matter.
Let’s all get behind Mister George Floyd, a good man, and may his death not be in vain.
Mister George Floyd We Are Behind You
The tragic and violent events of the past week, triggered by the despicable senseless killing of Mr George Floyd a restrained black man by the police in Minneapolis Minnesota, must be kept front and center such that his untimely death is not in vain. The demonstrations need to continue, but the violence and destruction of property needs to end now.
The issues and passions are totally understandable, but all too often passion lessens with the passage of time, and a real opportunity is again lost. In our country substantive change comes from ongoing peaceful protest with a message that resonates within the community. George was a good man, much like most of us, and his death touches the majority of us to the very core of our human dignity. The majority of us are angry and disgusted, and a coalition is forming.
Clearly it is time to recognize the color disparity that exists in this nation, and nowhere is it more visible than in our policing. Our Police forces exist and operate at 1800 individual and independent stations, promoting heterogeneity of training and behavior.This apparent lack of cohesive policy of operation and its inherent tendency to protect itself, makes it all the more difficult to oversee, and fix.
We are a nation with a work ethic. If you can do the job do it. Color and all of our other differences should not matter and only make us stronger. That is what America is all about, and we stand for it and by it.
We expect our police to act professionally and treat us all with the same respect and dignity. In our country, all accused are “presumed innocent until proven guilty”. The role of the police are to protect us, preserve the law, and collect evidence. It is not to serve as judge, jury, and for heaven’s sake never executioner.
I truly believe that most officers do try their best to act professionally, and that quite frankly they deal with a segment of our society that is most difficult to deal with. But that comes with the job, and if they get tainted by their difficult circumstances they need to be mentored or removed. It is the responsibility of those in charge to make sure that the high ethical and moral standards of their unique position as law enforcers is maintained as best as is humanly possible.
And, of course black lives matter.
Let’s all get behind Mister George Floyd, a good man, and may his death not be in vain.
Peace and stay safe.