The Grand Jury in Lousiville, KY handed down their decisions in the Breonna Taylor shooting several months ago. Details of the case can be found online, however, I will say that many news agencies spread mistruths regarding the specifics. Regardless – one of the police officers involved has been charged with three counts of first degree “wanton endangerment”. Many who pointed to police as murderers of course expected charges of murder. Once the news broke regarding the grand jury – people in several cities took to the streets to protest the decision.
In New York City protestors took to the streets and blocked traffic in several areas of the city. One protester announced via a loudspeaker near Brooklyn, “Forget ‘Turn the other cheek “We’re way past that. It’s ‘eye for an eye’ now.”
In Louisville, a video was recorded showing people gathering around a UHaul truck as people were handed shields and signs on Wednesday. Many visiting the truck were holding bats. This was obviously well planned and funded. Over 100 were arrested and two police officers were shot. Protestors were seen with BLM signs as well as other
In Denver, CO a car plowed through several protestors blocking traffic. There were no injuries, however, news media is portraying the driver as the wrongdoer and not criticizing the protestors standing in the street. The incident occurred around 9:15pm in the midst of protesting throughout the city.
In Seattle, at least 13 people were arrested and several police officers injured as protesting erupted due to the grand jury announcement. While the news is calling the Denver incidences “protesting”, we all know it was a riot. Rocks, bottles, and EXPLOSIVES were thrown at police. Once police officer was his in the back of the head with a baseball bat cracking his helmet. Power was cut to security cameras of at least one police station.
In Atlanta protests broke out across the city and police had to use tear gas to disperse crowds. The National Guard was present in several areas to control events should rioting break out.
Wanton Endangerment: “A person is guilty of wanton endangerment in the first degree when, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, he wantonly engages in conduct which creates a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another person,” the statute reads.
As I’ve stated several times before this is the new normal. With every hint of perceived injustice, people will take to the streets, loot, steal, destroy, and become violent. Now – don’t get me wrong, the Breanna Taylor case should never have happened. Regardless – the justice system needs to take care of injustice rather than violent thugs taking things into their own hands. Protesting? Protesting is as American as apple pie.
I’ll mention something that will be discussed further in another upcoming post, and that’s Bear Spray. Bear Spray is excellent if dealing with…well….a bear, but also multiple people that may be threatening. A few bursts of bear spray and a crowd will be dispersed and those hit will not be able to see. I just ordered two cans.
Take care all and stay safe.
This is no time to be complacent.
Rourke
