This post will be expanded; however, for now, my words cannot wait. I am appalled and I need to write. I was out and about, running errands and I heard it, the news. British officials state, they made a mistake. The man that they slaughtered publicly, on the streets of a once proudly peaceful city, had no ties to terrorism.
Please refer to the New York Times, Britain Says Man Killed by Police Had No Tie to Bombings.
Jean Charles de Menezes was an innocent man, a Brazilian citizen. He was 27-year-old and a "victim." Police say the man exited a home that was under surveillance. Menezes was ordered to "stop!" He did not obey. In today's world, a forum for fear, this is a crime; it is worthy of the death penalty. Therefore the police executed this monster. The British Bobbies shot the soul quickly, without hesitation. They were
overzealous.
A day later, and a little too late, the London police released this statement, `We believe we now know the identity of the man shot at Stockwell Underground although he is still subject to formal identification. We are now satisfied that he was not connected with the incidents of Thursday. For somebody to lose their life in such circumstances is a tragedy and one that the Metropolitan Police Service regrets."
Regrets, I too have remorse. I am sad that we accept living in a world where "fear" is the fashion." I find it heartbreaking that this flourishes. It has since President of the United States, George W. Bush, said it must.
Mr. Bush told us we have "enemies"; there is an axis of "evil," and we must fight! We do; we unilaterally attack. We assail a man that exits a home. His clothing is too bulky, and therefore, inappropriate. The British police are suspicious; they were trained to be post 9/11. They take chase, and at point blank range they shoot this innocent man to death! They do this without discussion, thought, or care.
Citizens say they are horrified and yet, it is accepted; this is the fashion of the times. We will wear it well, or so said some Londoners immediately after the slaughter. What will they say now? What will you say? Please stand up and speak. Please promote peace, globally.
Betsy L. Angert Be-Think