In yet another example of the press being incapable of refraining from falling into its preordained tropes, CNN lapses into a blatant case of unfounded racism in a news report. Making this example risible is the simple fact that the story is intriguing enough on its own without a need for racial hysterics. Then taking it to an asinine level is the detail that CNN invalidates its own claim in its report.
The case revolves around the drama in the small town of Kenley, North Carolina. The population of only 1,500 has a police force of just six people. Make that, “had” a police force. Resignations were turned in this week of the 5 officers, the police chief, as well as two town clerks. All of the letters cited untenable working conditions and excessive disciplinary actions taken by the newly installed town clerk, Justine Jones.
Despite the references and the testimonies pointing at the stressful conditions they had been placed under with the arrival of Jones at the beginning of June, CNN sees fit to allude to an altogether different reason. The news outlet touts, without much merit, that the reason for the resignations may have had a racial component.
The problem with modern American policing is it’s one of the few transitional options for recent Veterans that otherwise cry PTSD until they have employment and no one ever considers that studies it or considers the damaged goods. Like the whole Rodney King episode, those LA cops were all Gym Rats on illegal ROID rage and Veterans.
Put away that tired, old, ragged race card!
@654 please name the study that supports your ridiculous opinion. Thanks.