jeebs1707's Blog

Ok, here we go again. Yet another excesssive force incident concerning Philadelphia police.  Of course there is no doubt that this was excessive force and police brutality. Did you see the video footage of the arrests. I saw it. It was absolutely ridiculous how the swarm of police officers beat and stomped those two suspects after they were subdued.

Let me somehow broaden the aspect of the incident by annalizing the situation through the perspective of the police involved. I do believe that the Philadelphia police are very frustrated. They are frustrated with the continuous disregard for the law by the gun-toting criminals infesting the city streets. Philadelphia police are angry and on edge concerning the aggravated assaults and deaths of their comrads. The recent death of Officer Liczbinski has infuriated and fueled an all out attack on those who are suspected of committing any criminal mischief in the city.

In behalf of the police involved, I do sympathize with them concerning the death of one of their own. But, I absolutely do not agree with the manner of the arrest of the two "Black" suspects. There is something called "protocol" that the police are very aware of concerning arrest precedure. That was absolutely not an example of it.

Not only were the men not resisting arrest, they were stomp, kicked, and batonned while hand -cuffed. I'm not saying that suspects of a shooting should be wrapped in a blanket and given hot chocolate when their apprehended, but, fourteen police officers beating the crap out of two defenseless people is a bit over-zealous.

Anyone can see that the emotions and adrenaline of the police were in over-drive. But, that is no excuse for their behavior. I believe that they were even more in-tuned to display this violent act of frustration without concern of "protocol"  because the men in question were "Black". Yep, I said it, because it's no secret at this point in time. This is just one event out of many that happened to be caught on tape. But, this is the "norm" for the "Black" communities all across America.

In all fairness, I want to acknowledge my disgust at these individuals who decide to unlawfullly carry guns, and consistantly break the law. Some may even have the notion that if you break the law,... you deserve whatever you get. Even if it happens to be forteen police officers kicking you senseless. I don't agree. Remember,.. "protocol".

So, my advise to those who wish to commit unlawful acts in Philadelphia P.A., or, anywhere for that matter. Consider making it to the precinct after your arrest a privelage, becuase many won't be as fortunate. There is definately going to be a "blood bath" on the streets of Philadelphia in days to come.

I commend the few citizens of the city who do make efforts to regain control within their nieghborhoods'. I don't condone the "stop snitching" methods of the street. In order to begin to get a grip on the violence and crime, the police need the cooperation of the residents of the city.  The residents lack of information of criminal activitiy add to the frustrations of the police. In which, I believe, contributes to these violent confrontations between police and suspects.

Personally, I think one  reason for the climb in criminal activity in the nations cities abroad are the lack of oppurtunity within. The nations economy is in distress which limits the access of reasonably waged employment. And, the largest contributing factor for the choice to commit crime is caused by the vast disconcern for Americas ex-felons. It is evident that after someone serves time for a crime they are no longer accepted back into the American community with equal citizenship. They are refused the right to vote. they are constantly monitored with probation or parole. And, the largest obstacle that hinders them from becoming a productive citizen is the lack of employment oppuntinity.

In fact, 87% of employers do criminal backround checks. That's huge. No, I don't think that someone that was convicted for being a pedaphile should be employed at a day-care facility. But, I also think that every ex-convict should have an equal oppurtunity for employment as any non-convicted individual. Nowadays most employment applications take a "catch 22" appraoach to hiring new employees. They ask if you were  ever convicted of a crime? If you say "yes", what is the likelihood that you will be hired verses someone without a criminal record? If you answer "no", and it is revealed that you have a criminal record, the application is voided due to false information.

So, this is a perfect example of every action having a reaction concerning the cause and effect of citizen and police co-existence. The police in this situation were wrong as two left shoes. And I will bet that there will be nothing else mentioned concerning the issue. Because to Philadelphia police, this is just "the job as usual". jeebs1707 Pennsauken,N.J.