27, August 2016 Response to Desmond Tuck’s letter
Desmond Tuck, in his
letter Friday 27, accuses African-Americans of “engaging in anarchy”. It is
apparent that Tuck has never experienced the sting of racism or the living hell
many blacks have to endure on a daily basis especially when confronted by rogue
cops that prey on poor African-Americans hurling
racial epithets with guns blazing. Perhaps,
Tuck is not aware or is unconcerned that eevery 36 hours, a black person is killed by a
police officer. This year a staggering 1136 blacks have been killed by police
officers. Comprising only 2% of
the total US population, African American males between the ages of 15 and 34
accounts for than 15% of all deaths logged this year by an ongoing
investigation into the use of deadly force by police. The rate of police-involved
deaths was five times higher than for white men of the same age. Specific
examples are too numerous to mention. However, the tragic death of Tamir Rice, a 12 year old African-American
fatally shot by police within two seconds on arrival, is especially disturbing.
When Tamir’s 14-year-old sister rushed to her brother’s side she was thrown to
the ground and handcuffed. No effort was made to administer first aid to Tamir.
African-Americans have tried to seek justice within the system to no avail.
Tuck owes African-Americans an unconditional apology for his insensitive
comment.
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