Internal musings and thoughts

Rush to Yell

         No justice, no peace is becoming a stale mantra.  The rush to yell police brutality is as normal as getting up in the morning.  I can't sympathize with those who

have been victims of the police.  I have led a life where I've never had any run ins with police; therefore, I've never been a victim.  I know there are instances where

police have over reacted. 

         I am not going to give examples of any police over reaction since most of us are familiar with past incidents.  I don't believe there was any over reaction on

the part of the police officer in Missouri.  Unfortunately a young man is dead, but there is more to this young man than meets the eye.  The officer confronted this kid,

but the situation didn't end well.  I do feel if this young man would have reacted differently to the officer's commands then the situation would have been different. 

         The reports have surfaced from eyewitnesses saying that this kid assaulted the officer.  This side of the story was slow to surface because cops are

considered the bad guys.  The stories reported are mostly negative.  These officers put their lives on the line to protect society, but the job seems to be lose lose. 

The skin on these guys has to be thick. 

         A lot of the events that have unfolded in Missouri have stemmed from ignorant individuals jumping to conclusions.  The bad element showing up are

opportunists taking advantage looking for trouble.  They are looking to challenge the polce believing the hands of the police are tied.  The bad element entering

Missouri are subjected to whatever action the police will have to take.  Police can't just sit back, and let these criminals run rampant. 

         Law enforcement officials have to do whatever is needed to keep the peace.  My dad was a cop for twenty years, and did his best to be the best officer.  He

had a great rapport with the neighborhood being recognized for his service many times.  He never came under scrutiny or charged with police brutality. His police

career was without blemish. 

         I feel bad for officers who try to do a good job, and despise the angst against them.  The officer in Missouri has lost a lot of his future.  His career is over, and

he won't be able to live his life as before.  I find it extremely sad that this officer will have to endure an uncertain future.  The disturbing fact is that your life can

change within a moments notice. 

         I don't know how these officers can perform their jobs efficiently when they are subjected to blatant ignorance.  This officer wasn't ignorant of this young

man's right to be who he was, but the young man was ignorant of the officer's position.  The position of an officer to deal with these individuals puts them in a

heightened sense already.  Any situation can accelerate where the events can't be taken back.  I believe this officer wishes the events could've been different. 

         We need to say no justice, no peace when an officer gets attacked.  Officers are attacked daily, yet there is no one coming to their defense.  I'm tired of

individuals who believe a good cop is a dead cop.  These are the same people who want a cop to be there when they are having an emergency.  Police are our

backbone to which we should respect them for the job they do. 

         Hearing no justice, no peace is a racially motivated taunt.  The statement seems to be a constant among these community activists.  Yelling this statement is

ignorant when the facts of the incident aren't fully proven.  Lets hear the facts first before this mantra is thrown around.  Stand together as a community by waiting for

the truth.