We the people are no strangers to news of Police brutality. Recently video of a Seattle cop punching a teen as she defended her cousin/friend, who was resisting arrest, has been circulating around the Internet. In this day and age of video phones and Youtube, one would think people on both sides of the spectrum would limit their actions in public. Well I guess I'm the only one thinking in such a fashion.
Police officer Ian Walsh, 39 was in the midst of arresting a young lady for jaywalking, is that really a crime, when her friend or cousin interrupted shoved the police office, according to video, and gets punched.
Wow, was my reaction. Should the girl have intervened? No. Should the police officer have punched? No.
My next question is, should the police officer have been able to recognize a real treat and pacified the situation. Yes. Isn't this what they are trained for?
A public apology was issued to the officer by the girl and accepted by the officer. Really, why?
The law states you shouldn't shove a police officer, but this is the same state that is still issuing citations for jaywalking. The real crime hear is hiring of these incompetent individuals to serve and protect.
Here in southern Brazil may be said that the violence rates are still within tolerable limits (compared to the Latin American reality.) In the past there were cases of excesses by the authorities, but the bigger problem is the widespread corruption in Brazil. Close your eyes to many things, mostly to the bad politicians. See you soon!
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