Having watched this video many, many times I have to disagree with the grand jury decision on this one. My concern is the use of excessive force and believe a trial would have gone a long way towards answering questions.
Rubicon - if you are going to mention EG's past and that of the fellow that video taped the incident you were remiss in not also reporting the officer in question has been investigated in the past. One case was settled out of court, the other is pending. I also believe the medical examiner said he died from asphyxiation not a heart attack.
It is unfortunate this case has been turned into a racial issue rather than excessive force, but certainly understandable if you look at what has happened recently - Michael Brown, the 12 year old in the Cleveland playground and the young man in NYC coming down the stairs of his building with his family. All black - all killed by police. I don't know the answer but am praying for peace and understanding and for the race baiters mouths to be silenced with duct tape.
|