In the article, An Outrage in East
Haven, no author listed, discusses how Hispanic residents in an East Haven
Connecticut neighborhood were terrorized by local police. The article details
how three police officers and a Sergeant were arrested by the FBI after they unlawfully
detained and searched those of Hispanic descent. Sometimes the police
interactions included beatings and other physical violence. When confronted and asked how he would rectify
the situation, the Mayor met the opposition with the response, “I’ll have tacos
for dinner”.
This article to me was very
disturbing. The same people we are to trust and uphold the laws are doing just
the opposite. I don’t know how a department can be led by a leader who is so
ignorant and racist. The author of this
article pinpointed the problem. The mayor did not understand the severity of
the problem within the police department. The fight for equality in America is as tough
as ever. It’s about time that people who are discriminated fight back. Racism by police should not be tolerated. They
should be held to a higher standard. They are role models. If we cannot look to
our police for direction, who is left to look to?
