I would think the entire point of all the demonstrations and whatnot over the last year would be to achieve justice for all regardless of race gender etc.
Due process is a part of justice. In fact it's a cornerstone of it. So if that part is ignored or only allowed in cases where public sentiment perceives it as allowable....we are no where near what the actual movement wants as its goal. It's counter-productive.
In this case it's even more egregious because all that was suggested by the guy whom i assume the burden falls on, suggested that the officer be granted that basic premise. Due process.
That is one frightening road to start down. I suspect there will be major blowback aganst the mayor and his decision here. How can suggesting someone be granted their constitutional right be grounds for termination?
Really bizarre IMO.
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