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> There is a problem that exists between community members and police and > inappropriate action being done by SOME police officers. The bottom line is > that something has to be done. Which community members? What has to be done? <snip> > No this won't solve all of the problems that exist, but it's a start and it's > action. A journey of a thousand miles begins with but a single step, and the > solution to the problems of police-community relations/racial profiling/abuse > of power, etc., begins with this one. It begins with this one because the > chief has either condoned and protected the actions taking place or he has > been ineffective in curtailing and reforming them. Either way, the job of > leadership is not being done. The needs of the people are not being met. > Action must take place. The needs of the people are being met: the city does not have a very bad crime problem in most parts of the city. I define "bad" as daylight street robberies, in addition to uncontrolled quality of life crimes. <snip> > And while you're considering the cost of the buyout and whether it's worth > it, why not ask Abu Jeilani's family how much his life was worth. How many > other lives, injuries and incidents of racism and degradation are enough to > make it feasible to take this step? What price is right for the sanctity of > life and liberty? A perp walking in public with a machete (and a crow bar?), near a park and two schools in an area known for it's narcotics problem, who apparently did not comply with a police order to cease and desist, was stopped by the use of deadly physical force. The police did their job: to protect the public, and to preserve the peace. > And while we're on the subject of integrity, our Mayor has it and he is at > least trying to do something about the situation. By firing the Police Chief? Neal: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Loring Park _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
