“Sure there is. Eric Garner escalated it by resiting arrest.
You don’t get to disobey a police officer, sorry.”
Can you imagine what would happen in the ‘hood if a cop were to back down from someone resisting arrest? How quickly would the word spread? How quickly would all hell break loose?
No, I can’t imagine that, but it seems like that’s what people want in recent times.
I was taught to show deference and respect, even if I think I’m right, and that’s what I have done in my life. and that is what i expect other to do.
I do not wish this man died. I wish he lived. I don’t want to see someone die, even if they are wrong.
But I do not excuse his behavior and blame someone who does not deserve to be blamed.