“After months of deliberation, on Monday November 24th 2014, a grand jury returned its decision that Darren Wilson will not face charges, as the St. Louis suburb braced for potential unrest as a result of the decision.” The words, “braced for potential unrest”, is an understatement. The police force and national guard had to brace for an uproaring of dangerous human beings acting irrationally based on emotions.
I believe the case of Police officer Darren Wilson was decided on fairly. The response of the public was and is inhumane, and we should respect our polic for their willingness to protect and honor this beautiful country.
I have read many articles, and each one begins with stating the same truth. They state that the jury was picked at random, there were six white men, three white women, one black man, and two black women. They also state the length of time spent on this individual trial. Everything surrounding the case is airtight and “fair.” Since this case is fair, why are people reacting as if it is an injustice?
The response of the decision of this well-followed court case was an unraveling of emotions through inappropriate means. When I say inappropriate means, I am speaking of damaging police cars, starting fires and endangering the lives of police officers.
Protesting is a freedom of speech and expression of emotion. But, the wrecking of property is not a freedom protected by this country.
Police officers have one main goal in mind: to protect, love and serve our country and those who inhabit it. I personally know many police officers as well as call them family, and the way the police force is being treated in Ferguson, Missouri, currently is not respectful or humane in any way, shape or form.
I read another article describing a shooting of two officers thought to just be an “ambush” in response to the decision made almost four months ago. U.S. Attourney General Eric Holder calls the acts, “inexcusable and repugnant,” and I would have to agree.
So, when considering feeling sorry for these people, remember the hurt they are causing in their ambushes, property destroying and utter disrespect for law enforcement. Instead, encourage the behavior of those with nonviolent protesting, expressing feelings in an acceptable manner and those honoring the life of Michael Brown. Hopefully, this will soon change from violence and danger to respect for the police force and its will to protect this country.
Nicole Henton, LLCC student