One of my brothers in Orlando called me last night in fury about this development. Significantly, retired Judge Belvin Perry (Black) was on the TV last night denouncing the decision in unusually harsh terms. The son of one of Orlando’s first Black police officers, Perry is popular and respected, and his comments suggest that the strongest currents at work in the Black community align with law enforcement and against criminality.
I was shocked as well! I am glad Gov. Scott and Pam Bondi are taking a stand on this.