The Derek Chauvin verdict reveals the deep divide that remains in our country between races.
In a “post-racial” America (aka complete fiction for the foreseeable future), all citizens would look at the evidence and come to cold, rational, objective conclusions.
“These experts testified that the actions were not acceptable based on all current approved training and procedures. Thus, the latitude that being an officer of the law grants to the brave men and women who choose this dangerous profession is taken out of consideration. Consequently, this was a murder.”
There would be no talk of drugs in the victim’s system, insinuating a lesser person deserving of an unjust consequence.
There would be no talk of the angry or fearful White men with too much power having immunity from the consequences of his actions.
There would only be the facts (evidence), the presentation (the lawyers), and the conclusion (the jury). A decision would be made and it would ideally be very satisfactory for a large majority of the viewing audience *regardless of race.”
This person did something that constitutes murder from the definition that we have agreed upon in our collective society.
No larger context needed to pollute this very specific outcome:
“But if they convict this officer, then it means no police will ever be given the benefit of the doubt again.”
“But if he is not guilty, then police can act with impunity and continue to kill without due process.”
No. He is guilty or not guilty. Justice has prevailed to the best of its ability.
In the case of Derek Chauvin. He is guilty. Justice is served….