Posted on 09/07/2015 1:26:18 PM PDT by Kaslin
A disturbing trend in recent weeks has convinced Americans that an all-out assault is being waged on our men and women in uniform. From a gas station murder in Houston, to a shooting ambush in New York City and a slaying in Illinois, police officers across the country are afraid to do their jobs because it is apparent that the people they pledged to protect are turning on them.
The majority of Americans are not blind to the new dangers police face. A Rasmussen Reports survey reveals that 58 percent would agree a war on police is being waged in the country today.
The poll probed for answers, asking respondents whether politicians' critical comments of cops is putting the latter further in harm's way. Sixty percent said 'yes.'
In other words, leaders like Mayor Bill de Blasio need to temper their rhetoric.
Another interesting takeaway from the survey was the racial breakdown:
While there is usually a wide racial difference of opinion on questions related to the police, most black voters (54%) agree with the majority of white (60%) and other minority voters (56%) that there is a war on police underway.
The poll's findings are not to suggest the animosity between police and the black community has subsided. Another survey indicates that's far from the truth.
Eighty-two percent (82%) of black voters think most black Americans receive unfair treatment from the police.
Polls can only tell us so much. The tension between cops and citizens is perhaps most clearly–and sadly–displayed by the violent protests and cold blooded murders staining the nation. Last week in Baltimore, angry protesters picked up where they left off in April to block traffic and demand justice for Freddie Gray, a young African-American male who died in police custody. While the day did not end in any casualties, it is demonstrations like these that have led to an escalation of racial tension and the tragedies like those we witnessed in Houston, New York, and Illinois.
What "justice" for these demonstrators actually looks like remains to be seen. The protests and murders suggests they are not interested in peaceful solutions. If Rasmussen's polling is any indication, however, these hate-filled activists are the minority.
Police officers make mistakes, but they shouldn't have to fear wearing their badges.
Zero cops to blame.
I'm sure the other US urban areas all have similar numbers.
Seem like there’s a war on just about everything American...
HOw much of this is a result of the concerted effort on Obama’s part to usher in his militia which he said was “necessary” and would be armed equivalent to the military? He was the first pres to push for this and the first to foment circumstances like the racial unrest, anti-cop culture today.
Zero cops to blame.
Why bother to look for blame? These lives had no value. They did not matter.
bttt
Nobody cares about their "issue."
92% of whites believe the same thing...
Why are all but one of those pictured white? It could be two but the fella in the middle looks as if he painted himself. Those white kids aren’t helping jack, if anything they are causing more resentment towards black people. I know it has caused me not to give a care.
I believe it’s already part of Denali NP. Why’s 3veryone up in a lather? Of all the insults to the US delivered by Mr. B.O., this is clearly in the trivial.
Does anyone know of a link to Louis Farrakhans full “stalk them and kill them” speech? There was a link on free republic last week but it no longer works. The only thing I can find now is short excerpts.
Anarchy is the presidents desired effect in his remaining days ,,,,,,,,,,,, BELIEVE IT OR NOT !!!!!!!!
[[Poll: 54 Percent of Black Voters Believe There’s a ‘War on Police’]]
The other 46& Are waging a war on police
46%
Yeah, but there might have been some Confederate flags lying around....maybe some pictures of Southern belles in hoop skirts. They probably caused all those shootings. Yeah, that's probably the reason.
Only with a complicit “media” would America’s Best & Brightest be given so much publicity
#blackLIESmatter
Most of the protesters are white, whenever I see video.
Once they dispose of the police as an effective force they will turn on Whites and the real killings and property sack will begin. It is what as known as a Social War kiddies.
That picture - 5 white women, 1 black woman and two black men. Whites are out doing their protests for them. What does that black guy’s sign about employment have to do with mean ol’ white cops shooting unarmed innocent black teens?
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