Assigning special value to the lives of slain police makes sense if you view them as legitimate state enforcers. If not, it's offensive.
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Replying to @mtracey
If you've rescinded your consent, the exaltation of police over the average citizen is just a reminder of your powerlessness.
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Replying to @mtracey
Millions of people in this country view police as a danger. They view the system they are manifestations of as illegitimate.
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Replying to @SethBarronNYC
@NYCCouncilWatch I'm describing a prevalent mindset, not necessarily endorsing it.
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Replying to @SethBarronNYC
@NYCCouncilWatch You rescind your consent when you don't perceive there to be any avenues through which grievances can be fairly redressed.
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Replying to @WillvonKaenel
@WillvonKaenel @NYCCouncilWatch Baseless claim. I've routinely expressed skepticism toward affording greater power to the Feds.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @mtracey
@mtracey @NYCCouncilWatch ok, you've got a Tweet chiding@TheJusticeDept for interfering in Ferguson? Let's see it.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@WillvonKaenel @NYCCouncilWatch Holder hasn't done anything of consequence in Ferguson. It was all for show.
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