07-09-2015, 02:40 AM
I don't think the media is the mind-controlling evil that you and some others always present it to be, or that people in general rely on it to determine right and wrong, Maggot. People on the whole are smarter than that, people here for sure. IMO.
Police brutality isn't something that happens only to those on the fringes, though the norm in some areas would be fringe to you. Your perspective isn't the right one by default just because it's yours, of course. If you never realize you were wrong, I don't think that's because you were always right, no matter who you are. I hope Baltimore's politicians, police officers and citizens can all address some of their wrongs and get things moving in the right direction quickly.
Maybe Kevin Davis can make a positive difference in his new leadership role. He's only been on the force since January, but seems to have good past experience.
Rod J. Rosenstein, U.S. Attorney for Maryland, praised Davis, saying he helped reform the Prince George's County Police Department, "raising morale and professionalism while dramatically reducing crime." In his own remarks to the news conference, Davis said his goals would include improving the relationship with the officers who work for him. "I will walk with them and serve with them and be with them every step of the way," he said. But Davis also has indicated a willingness in the past to speak out against police abuses.
http://news.yahoo.com/baltimore-mayor-fi...36884.html
Police brutality isn't something that happens only to those on the fringes, though the norm in some areas would be fringe to you. Your perspective isn't the right one by default just because it's yours, of course. If you never realize you were wrong, I don't think that's because you were always right, no matter who you are. I hope Baltimore's politicians, police officers and citizens can all address some of their wrongs and get things moving in the right direction quickly.
Maybe Kevin Davis can make a positive difference in his new leadership role. He's only been on the force since January, but seems to have good past experience.
Rod J. Rosenstein, U.S. Attorney for Maryland, praised Davis, saying he helped reform the Prince George's County Police Department, "raising morale and professionalism while dramatically reducing crime." In his own remarks to the news conference, Davis said his goals would include improving the relationship with the officers who work for him. "I will walk with them and serve with them and be with them every step of the way," he said. But Davis also has indicated a willingness in the past to speak out against police abuses.
http://news.yahoo.com/baltimore-mayor-fi...36884.html