6.10.20: Describing the protests
Plus requiring intervention by law
June 10, 2020.
Good Wednesday Morning. Our conversation about law enforcement reforms and issues of race in the United States will continue, and the results from yesterday’s questions are below.
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Results from June 9, 2020
Question 1: How would you describe the recent protests and demonstrations across the United States?
I would ask a question around the peaceful protesters doing some sort of self-policing to prevent the looters/provocateurs from ruining the true goal.
If all who are outraged and seek change spent time to learn and understand the issues and donate their time and intelligence to actual problem solving we could actually make changes that help the causes which are the source of the protests. In sum, don’t just complain about the problem, be part of the solution.
Question 2: Where have you been getting your news and information on protests and demonstrations happening around the country?
Other sources included word of mouth, podcasts, friends in law enforcement and independent journalists.
Point:
I get most of my news from Twitter, as its unfiltered and gives an opportunity to hear both sides make their points far greater than other sources do.
Counterpoint:
I've been using social media as one of my main sources of news lately with all that's been happening, but I find it's been polarizing and have decided to seek out other mediums for information.
Another point:
11% of cable news viewers described the protests as “mostly violent”.
5% of social media viewers described the protests as “mostly violent”.
Of course, there is overlap between those two groups, as you could select all the different sources of news and information you use, but it’s a wide difference.
Question 3: Have you attended a protest recently?
We then asked those who said “Yes” a couple of follow-up questions…
Question 4: Did you wear a mask at all times while at the protest?
I wore my mask when less than 8 feet from other protestors. But took off when I was sitting away from others
We’ll allow it. That counts.
Question 5: Did you get tested for COVID-19 or do you plan on getting tested for COVID-19?
But nobody has been tested… yet.
Question 6: Should law enforcement officers be required by law to intervene and stop excessive force used by other officers?
Despite the strong support for this legal requirement, some folks had some hesitation around the proposal’s absolute mandate:
Interceding in an incidence of excessive force would be a judgment call, and requiring it by law I think would cause more issues.
Initial reaction is "of course someone should step in and stop excessive force". But cops (and especially patrol partners) must trust each other. There are some obvious situations where they should step in. They are even more situations where the line is blurred.
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