…when al Jazzera runs leading stories about a cop killing in a genteel Denver suburb two years ago. Like I told Tanner and anybody who will listen: The cops are out of control – have been for a long time. Police harbor an authoritarian attitude and culture incompatible with society today. Not that bigotry and hatred are emerging apparitions. On the contrary – they are finally out in the open for everyone to see, and it ain’t pretty.
We can only hope Elijah’s death serves to highlight this problem, supporting ongoing, positive reforms in policing across the country. That process should be underway with criminal charges and several more firings in Aurora. They like splattering the lip service on their cars, but still need reminded the fundamental basis for their jobs is who works for who.
“Other investigations are under way. The U.S. Department of Justice. The Colorado Attorney General’s office. Millions will be paid out in civil cases. Maybe someday, someone will even be charged in McClain’s death.”
Like I said last year: Fuck the Police.