What will Police killings inspire in the way of change in America?
Over the lase several months police have systematically murdered unarmed black men even in the face of national outcry from conscientious people.
The killings continue without any care, recognition or thought of “what if we are held accountable for this one” ?
Which leaves reasonable observers to conclude they do not believe they will be held accountable .
After a Florida Jury exonerated wannabe-cop George Zimmerman, Police have systematically killed dozens of unarmed black men under questionable circumstances. Each time the lies they tell become more bizarre and outlandish. To hear them try to articulate what caused them to use lethal force is difficult to watch.
Lying absolutely does that.
Police and others continue the killing after this list was released.
Twelve year old Tamir Rice killed in a park with a toy gun when Police drove up and opened fire in less than two seconds the child laid on the ground dying from two bullets in his young body.
An unarmed Akai Gurley killed by a New York City Rookie housing cop in a dark stairwell . Police was quick to say he did nothing wrong but label his death an accident.
Since Gurley’s killing the rash of police killing of black and Latino men have gone on unabated, with no end in sight. In fact no one knows just how many people police kill each year, much less those killed under dubious circumstances. The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI does not have reporting from the tens of thousands of police agencies in the country on who or how many they kill. They aren’t even mandated by Law to report the number of citizens they kill.
The United States Congress is largely silent, so too are state legislatures across the country, even as police continue to kill, giving worn-out tired excuses for the summary murders they commit daily.
One of the explanations we hear is that police do not go out intending to kill anyone. This is a load of crock , In instance after instance cops are caught telling citizens they want to kill them. They are caught on audio/video recording devices threatening to murder.
Rather than fix the problem states are beginning to take more of the rights citizens have to record police abuse. Even though it is perfectly legal as per the US Supreme Court for citizens to record Police activity as long as they do not hinder cops, Police continue to assault, intimidate, arrest, and abuse citizens who do and destroy their property in the process without consequence.
Recently a NYPD cop was caught on camera harassing a black man digging into his pockets and confiscating his money. When the man demanded that his money be returned to him he was roughed up while other good cops (sic , stood by and did nothing.
His money was never returned to him. When the gentleman, his sister and onlookers complained the cop pepper-sprayed them in their faces, repeatedly.
In this incident no one was arrested, the Police allegedly stated only $67 was taken , as if that legitimized the blatant armed robbery recorded.
Lamard Joye, and his sister Lateefah Joye the victims through their lawyer, say they have evidence of bank withdrawals done, in an effort to head of allegations that the money may have been illegally obtained.
The Police Union chimed in saying that amateur videos recorded when police are involved in operations are the problem and should be outlawed.
Even when the crime is committed in full view,the NYPDPBA head Patrick Lynch and his supporters continue to distort, obfuscate and lie about what is actually seen by citizens. The NYPD has for years stolen monies from citizens whom they claim are drug dealers. In many cases they do not report ever taking these wads of cash and citizens are left to lick their wounds without recourse.
We continue to hear that the NYPD is the world’s best Police department despite the crimes many in the department commit. If of course we take supporters of the department at their word that indeed it is the best, what does that say about the state of policing in America?
It says that critics are indeed correct that most police departments are now jack-booted death squads, dedicated to abusing, robbing and killing people of color.
One of the talking points coming out of this epidemic of murder is the question, “Why are white Americans not outraged by these killings” The truth is that the demonstrations have garnered the support of white Americans of all ages and socio-economic standing. It would be disingenuous to suggest only blacks are outraged. In fact white people are on the streets voicing their displeasure at events and are being abused and arrested by police equally with their black counterparts. They understand they are not safe if this is allowed to continue.
Notwithstanding, there is roughly one half of America which absolutely loves what is happening. To that part of the population the black and brown people must be curtailed, corralled and contained , if not worse. Blacks for their part are far less likely to take assault from the Klux-Klux-Klan in this day and age without a fight.
They know it.
However, what if they placed police uniforms on the Klan?
The people they don’t like cannot legally fight back against the duly constituted authority of the states, enshrined in their police officers.
Check-mate !!!.
The political right which is largely white Anglo-Saxon and male is like a wounded animal. That demographic identifies itself as Republican , Conservative, and Tea ‑Party. They saw a man of color and his family occupy the white house. They see a black man head the Justice Department.
Have you ever wondered why they hate Barack Obama and Eric Holder with such venom?
I suggest you hold your noses switch to FOX television and guaranteed you will come away with a better understanding of why police are murdering black people unchecked. You will also come to the realization that absolutely nothing will be done to rein in killer cops.
Well over Four hundred years of white supremacy is coming to an end. Those who had lives of privileged and power are not about to relinquish them without a fight.
As such, those who shucked and jived after the marginal gains of the 50’s and 60’s will have to prepare to fight the very same battles their parents and grand parents fought, only difference this time is that the enemies of justice are doing so under the guise and cover of the law.
Not that they did not , in the fights of yester-year, they are much more determined this time, too much is at stake. There is a colored man in the white house.