As I sit here and try to process the news of yet another senseless killing of a Black man by law enforcement, I am overwhelmed with anger, sadness, and frustration. Casey Goodson Jr., a young Black man, was fatally shot by an Ohio deputy who claimed that he saw Goodson waving a gun at him. But here’s the thing, Goodson didn’t have a gun. He was holding sandwiches and keys. How does a sandwich and keys resemble a gun? They don’t.
It’s sickening to see the lengths that law enforcement will go to justify their actions. The deputy in question wasn’t even wearing a body camera, conveniently leaving no visual evidence of what truly happened.… Continue reading
Capitol Rioter Who Assaulted At Least 6 Police Officers is Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
As I read the headline, my blood began to boil. Five years in prison. That’s it? I couldn’t help but compare this to other cases where individuals have received much harsher sentences for far less severe crimes. It’s infuriating to see the stark contrast in the treatment of criminals based on their race, privilege, and the context in which their crimes were committed.
I recall a case in Texas where a woman mistakenly voted, and she was sentenced to the same amount of time—five years.… Continue reading
A man accused of stabbing a police dog with a screwdriver during a standoff in New Hampshire died Friday, hours after he was shot by police, officials said. This headline immediately caught my attention, and as I delved deeper into the story, a range of sentiments and opinions emerged. It is essential to explore and analyze these themes, as they shed light on the complexities surrounding this tragic incident.
One of the first points raised is the controversy surrounding the use of police dogs in potentially dangerous situations. Some individuals express concern about the unnecessary danger posed to these animals. They argue that sending dogs to attack suspects puts them at risk and questions the ethics of using animals in such scenarios.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker