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Derek Chauvin is Guilty
…But that won’t change policing in America
It is just moments after the verdict that Derek Chauvin was found guilty on three counts, and I have a lot to say about it.
I am proud that a jury finally did what was right. Time and time again, we’ve all watched as justice has not been served. I watched anxiously, hoping that we would not see more riots tonight where more people could potentially lose their lives.
There was no excuse for this officer's behavior. That being said, no one should be disillusioned into thinking that this single verdict is going to correct what is wrong with America’s police.
I don’t agree that every cop is bad, but I do believe that there is a system in place where those who report the bad cops are penalized because they don’t want to be part of that bad behavior. There is a culture of “shoot first and ask questions later” because of the immunity officers usually have.
I have friends who are police officers who I would trust with my life. I believe that they would be honest and fair with everyone. I also know that there are officers out there who get a kick out of having authority. Instead of being there to serve others, they are there to serve themselves.
