Don't Overlook Uncle's Role [in the FL Dance Shooting]

Florida Sun-Sentinel ^ | 4-30-05 | South Florida Sun-Sentinel Editorial Board

[OXENinFLA]

In the senseless tragedy that ended with an officer's bullet in a teenager's head, some nagging concerns are getting the attention they deserve.

Delray Beach's black community is seeking more influence over a police force it doesn't trust. The city's leadership is trying to find a more inclusive way of reaching out to its diverse constituency. (Hint: More sensitivity and less spin would go a long way.) And prosecutors are deciding how to charge the rookie officer who fired the fatal shot.

But one looming question has yet to be appropriately addressed: In the search for accountability in Jerrod Miller's death, what responsibility does his uncle bear for handing him the keys to a Cadillac?

[snip]

He shares the blame for the tragic outcome, and prosecutors should charge him accordingly.

[OXENinFLA]

But one looming question has yet to be appropriately addressed: In the search for accountability in Jerrod Miller's death, what responsibility does his uncle bear for handing him the keys to a Cadillac?

Many FReepers brought this up when the story first broke. It's good to see someone in the print world finally had the gumption to put it out there.

[OXENinFLA]

Ping.......

[goldstategop]

Its all da White Man's fault. Our victocrats won't let go of a meme that puts them in the spotlight.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)

[Unicorn]

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