Maybe it's all the coverage that these particular incidents are attracting. Maybe we're noticing it more. Perhaps it really is starting to become a thing. Whatever the issue, a conversation must be had regarding police brutality and excessive use of force.
This morning on my news feed, I've seen two incidents of excessive use of force on citizens. It isn't even 10 AM EST. Last year: Darren Wilson and Michael Brown; Daniel Pantaleo and Eric Garner. Nevermind the horrifying NYT video of the Walter Scott shooting earlier this week.
The two I am referring to are: https://www.reddit.com/r/news/comments/32353i/17_year_old_brutally_assaulted_by_police_officer/
I am prior military. I do not like the police. I think cops these days are far too eager to pull the trigger and resort to violence. Is their job really so traumatic that they're so quick for rash measures? What do you guys think? Is it becoming a problem?
I will never be one to side with the police. They know the risks of their job. They signed up for this. If they don't like it, find another job. That doesn't explicitly give you the right to beat up on people or kill them. Who are you, cop?