Support law, order, and justice for all

by Bob Sweeney

Race relations has become a delicate subject to discuss in print or vocally. The nation is filled with protesters with the death of George Floyd who became an unknowing martyr for racial and police protests. His violent death sparked a symbolic protest against racial injustice and a major national debate over law and order related to justice and inequality towards black people in America.

All of this began when George purchased some cigarettes with a fake $20 bill and now an apologetic clerk regrets calling the police.

George, who had a very troubled life, has become a major symbol of the simmering racial tensions that dates back to slavery.

There have been many other black murders, but statistics reveal that 97 percent of the Afro-American deaths come from their own race and communities. About three percent of black deaths come from police enforcement across America.

It was very distressing to see in St. Louis last Tuesday black looters shoot and kill a retired 77-year-old African/American police captain who was in uniform trying to protect a Missouri pawn shop. David Dorn had spent half his life on the Missouri police force and was shot dead on the sidewalk. The shooting was recorded on a St. Louis Post-Dispatch social media platform. The clip made national news briefly showing the officer bleeding on the sidewalk with no one rushing to his aid, but someone taking a photo of his murder. A Facebook viewer observed Dorn dying with no one helping him, instead choosing to record his death. The video shows black looters rushing in to rob the store, some carrying guns.

President Trump last Wednesday morning paid tribute to Captain David Dorn saying, “Our highest respect to the family of David Dorn, a great police captain from St. Louis, who was viciously shot and killed by despicable looters last night. We honor our police officers, perhaps more than ever before. Thank You!

David Dorn has a large family with ten grandchildren. Since he was killed by his race it didn’t have the impact of the George Floyd murder at the hands of the Minneapolis police officers.

Candace Owens, a young black conservative spokesperson on an email posting relates that protesters have the wrong martyr in many protests including George Floyd who has been in prison on numerous occasions. She sends a very brave message that draws some attention to the hypocrisy of tolerance for blacks killing blacks, such as in Chicago every day, and police encounters with black offenders who have committed alleged crimes. Do police go too far, such as shoving the older 75-year old white protester to the sidewalk, cracking his head and just walking away leaving him in critical condition. He was just sitting on a bench and stood greeting the police. Bad behavior!

I listened to the pundits Sunday morning and it appears that we’re heading to the fall elections with Trump espousing law and order and willing to use military forces to quell anarchy, if necessary, as done by prior presidents. Many of our major cities have businesses looted, our nation’s monuments defaced, St, John’s Church set on fire, and a police station burned to the ground. It seems appropriate to support the police and not destroy them. Taking protection from schools is the last thing that should happen!

I saw the hateful signs by many protesters violently attempting to break through the secret service line to assault the White House. (The British burned the White House in 1812.) Some 45 agents were injured last week along with looting and violence. Even our own Supreme Court building in downtown Denver was set on fire.

We need to recruit and train more black police officers, preferably military veterans who have defended this country on foreign shores.

We need to protect this nation against all foreign and “DOMESTIC” foes.

There are many issues, but anarchy, murder, and looting on the streets of America must be stopped by the police, National Guard, and if necessary, regular military forces. This ensures rightful protesters their day in the sun, or rain, and have their protests against injustice and police brutality seen and heard. America is listening!

I’m voting for law and order and justice for all.