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| Sean Groubert reinforces the myth in the minds of those who view law officers as always guilty, while criminals always get the benefit of the doubt |
Former
SC. State Trooper Sean Groubert went from law protector
to criminal in less than 30 seconds
on Sept. 4.
When news surfaced that Groubert,
who is white, shot an unarmed black motorist, social media
commentators immediately screamed with blood lust for the crucifixion
of Groubert. They shrieked with devilish delight when Groubert was
fired.
Who
could blame them?
Irrational
police-haters had recently been whipped to a fever pitch by a
national 24/7, one-sided media indictment of Police Officer Darren
Wilson in Ferguson Mo.
Wilson,
most likely, justifiably shot a violent bully. But justice takes a
back seat when the modern-day lynch mobs want the head of a white law
enforcement agent.
And
President Barack Obama, as he typically does, fueled the fires of
hatred to serve his political ambitions. U.S. AG Eric Holder had
little regard for justice in the matter, either. He just wanted to
judge Wilson, and exonerate the perp. Because fairness or right has
no place in the current “civil rights” movement. It's all about
polarization and political power.
Holder
still has not let go, even as he could be facing legitimate criminal
prosecution himself. Holder, using the Department of Justice's
resources, is “investigating” the police department in Ferguson.
In
the Groubert case, when the dash-cam video of the shooting of
motorist Levar Edward Jones was released, the usual Facebook
analysts, commenting on news sites, kicked into a frenzy at the
obvious guilt of Groubert.
And
there is no question Groubert panicked and made a colossal mistake.
On the video, he seems to immediately understand the gravity of his
error.
But
Groubert's humanity no longer matters. And compassion does not apply to certain segments of our society. Regardless of how many law
enforcement officers are gunned down, the Groubert shooting will
solidify justification for all of those who view law enforcement as
guilty first, and suspects getting the constant benefit of the doubt.
There
is very little defense for Groubert. He should have waited until Jones
turned around to see he was not armed.
But
was Groubert on extra paranoia alert? Law enforcement officers have
been killed recently in Pennsylvania, Georgia and Texas. Shot down
like dogs. Were the killers of those lawmen prompted by the
disrespect of officers by the media, Obama and Holder? Who knows if
that has motivated an open season on the police, and officers know
it.
As
it is, Groubert has been fired and charged with assault and battery
of a high and aggravated
nature.
He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
If
he had to do over again, Groubert certainly would not do the same
thing. Contrary to pop culture belief, egged on by a shameless media,
white officers are not laying in wait for a chance to shoot black
people. That's ignorant to even suggest, but it is repeated over and
over.
Groubert
will only lose in this incident. His life is severely damaged. Thank
God Jones is OK and in line to get a healthy settlement.
The
whole thing is ugly. And it is Groubert's fault. But the crucifixion
of Groubert - by a conscious-less and judgmental segment of society
- is as sad as the rest of the spectacle. And very few will
acknowledge that.
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