Justified or excessive.

Many police officers were dead set against having cameras mounted on their dashboards to record their actions. I must admit that when my agency was forced to do it because of a federal consent decree, I was glad that it did not apply to me because I had become a detective. After speaking with several colleagues about the cameras, the majority welcomed them because it gave them assurance that any false allegations could be dispelled. However, in a lot of small towns, the police beatings have continued and mostly because of no cameras. So when I viewed the attached video, I thought to myself, "What the hell are they doing? Smile for the camera." I will follow up on this matter, but it does not look like it will be going their way. I smell a massive lawsuit and possibly some jail time for a few of the police officers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jVk1DQ7fdY

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/08/18/national/main5248440.shtml

IN THIS CORNER!

If any of you have been watching "Black in America II" you may have been introduced to Dr. Steve Perry, principal of a charter school in Connecticut. I was taken by his motivation to assist young people. Men like him should be commended for their efforts to save our young people. I learned that Dr. Perry is also the author of "Man Up: No one is coming to save us." The title intrigued me, so I purchased it. After reading the first couple of chapters, it was apparent that Dr.Perry attacked those individuals who have been wreaking havoc on most inner cities. He spares no one's feeling and if you remotely resemble anyone that he speaks about, I highly recommend not buying the book. Half way through, I started to get a bit upset, not because he was telling the truth, rather he did not provide any concrete examples on how to save those individuals he disparages. It is reminiscent of what Dr. Bill Cosby is accused of doing. Not surprising, he cites Dr. Cosby as one of his mentors.


My question is why is it so easy for "prominent" Black people to talk down to the less fortunate? I don't claim to be an apologist, as Dr. Perry accuses Dr. Michael Eric Dyson of being; however, I can feel a little compassion for those who find it difficult to overcome personal struggle. In fairness to Dr. Perry, I will finish the book, but I don' think his views will change. If you get an opportunity, read his book and please respond.