Philly Police Scandal Needs Sober Analysis, Not Rev. Al’s Bullhorn
And what pray tell is a just punishment for overzealous police officers that assault citizens? Or homicides that are the end results of mistakes in judgment made by police officers? Or common civil right violations similar to the “broken taillight” probable cause perjuries that occur?
It’s a tough job, no doubt, but lots of people have tough jobs, and before we hear the common refrain, there are lots of people with more dangerous jobs. Tugboat skippers who hit bridges often have their licenses and source of livelihood yanked. Why should police not be held accountable to the same degree, as any other citizen would be, especially when they kill or assault?





