AP Government
December 21, 2014
Two N.Y.P.D. Officers Are Killed in Brooklyn Ambush; Suspect Commits Suicide
On December 21, another police murder case has been recorded in Brooklyn, NY. Ismaaiyl Brinsley, who expressed his disdain about Eric Gardner and Micheal Brown cases, pulled out a gun and shot two police men: Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, sitting in the car. After shooting them in their heads and upper bodies which killed the officers right away, Brinsley made a run and eventually committed a suicide.
Though Mayor Bill de Blasio, who previously allowed anti-police protests to continue, expressed his sympathy and condolences to these men, N.Y.P.D. severely criticized and blamed him for this tragic event. As Mayor made his way to the "anews" conference, numerous police officers turned their backs on him, facing the walls. Patrick Lynch, the head of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, claimed, “That blood on the hands starts on the steps of City Hall, in the office of the mayor.”
The tension between police and protesters is increasing everyday. I believe this problem is negatively affecting innocent people all around the nation and harming the national security as a result. Yes, policemen have been forceful in previous cases and protesters can attempt to change the system. However, use of violence is not a good way to do so, in my opinion. Now, police may take grudge and become more unyielding and violent.
This issue may be discussed in future elections. I believe the Democrat and the Republican parties will be split, with Democrats siding with the protesters and the Republicans siding with the police force. If it ever becomes an issue, voter turnout for midterm elections may rise since states are responsible of their police management.
CitationThe tension between police and protesters is increasing everyday. I believe this problem is negatively affecting innocent people all around the nation and harming the national security as a result. Yes, policemen have been forceful in previous cases and protesters can attempt to change the system. However, use of violence is not a good way to do so, in my opinion. Now, police may take grudge and become more unyielding and violent.
This issue may be discussed in future elections. I believe the Democrat and the Republican parties will be split, with Democrats siding with the protesters and the Republicans siding with the police force. If it ever becomes an issue, voter turnout for midterm elections may rise since states are responsible of their police management.
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