Another Traffic Stop Another Killing By A Cop

It is so easy to rush to judgment when too often blacks shot and killed by police seems to be the new norm

In Minnesota we now have another traffic stop turned into a deadly storm

The facts as this poet writes are not yet  completely in

But clearly for race relations a lose-lose and no way a win

A cafeteria manager not a gang banger stopped for a broken tail light

Carrying a concealed weapon with a permit now will not see the morning light

Informed the officer he had a permit to carry a gun and was reaching for his ID

Most people do not carry a gun in their back pocket and a wallet not a gun one would expect to see

Not sure whether the killing of blacks by police is becoming an increasing trend

Or whether with cell phone cameras easier to report but it must end

Likewise the BLM shields that feel they are wearing not a shield but a bulls eye

Jumpy and too quick to pull the trigger such that many more BLMs and BLM shields are certainly going to die

At least the governor was quick to act and seek federal help from the DOJ

One can only hope an objective search for facts will be displayed

And if the shooting was not justified a criminal prosecution will ensue

No racial bias against the victim and no bias in favor of the shooter because he is dressed in blue

        © July 7, 2016, Michael P. Ridley aka the Alaskanpoet 
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