Protests Increase In Response To The Murder of George Floyd

Video surfaced of police officers engaging in murder of another unarmed African American US citizen. George Floyd a Minneapolis resident had his neck broken by law enforcement. The officers were fired, however they have not been sent to trial. Police departments across the US have engaged in unrelenting harassment and violence against African American communities. So far, this criminal behavior has rarely been punished. The blatant violation of human rights becomes more egregious, when the US criticizes other countries for such acts. Protests have began to spread across the country, with no signs of stopping. They should not stop or negotiate at this period of time. The Justice Department has failed to challenge police departments that engage in extreme violence and protests are the only way to draw attention to the problem. Poor training, corruption, and institutional racism in police departments has become widespread. If nothing is done there is no promise that demonstrations will remain peaceful. The abuse of power of law enforcement also sets precedent for the institution of martial law. When civil unrest become so pervasive, the government could react with violence. The only solution is to have the officers responsible for the murder be charged and sentenced. Harsh punishments for police violence are the only way to prevent such incidents in the future.