I just have to add, this is off-the-charts outrageous! I feel physically sick. I cannot begin to imagine how Jonathan's family must feel.
I agree with you but, unfortunately, none of this surprises me anymore. I live in the County where 2 Fullerton cops beat Kelly Thomas to death while he pleaded for his dad and their buddies, also cops, stood and watched.
The two charged were, of course, acquitted.
There are just too many idiots out there that believe cops can do no wrong, when in reality the job attracts bullies looking for an outlet for their anger and a chance to act like they are tough guys.
I am a 59 year old white protestant female. I own property, have a responsible job and have had 2 traffic tickets in my life, both deserved and, of course like all my bills or obligations, paid on time and without complaint. I have never been arrested nor has anyone I truly cared about in my life.
I am hardly the type of person targeted by the police but I am disgused by America's ability to overlook the violence and murders committed by them because of some false sense of hero worship.
In fact, I'll just say it, I hate cops. I am sure there are exceptions, a few decent men and women who really want to "protect and serve" but not enough to matter. If there were enough than they should be leading the charge against the bullies, but instead they back them up.
Bullies are not hero's. They are bullies. Americans need to pull their heads out and start holding them responsible for their crimes.
It has become a National Disgrace
