Posts Tagged ‘Diane Dimond’s weekly crime and justice column’
Teaching Toxic Topics on Taxpayer’s Tab
It is clear we have real racial problems in this country, problems that need to be worked through as we try to restore some semblance of harmony and understanding among the population.National healing starts with meaningful conversations, devoid of angry rhetoric and criminal reactions, and needs to include everyone studiously listening to opposing viewpoints.
Read MoreThe Hypocrisy of the Black Lives Matter Movement
Black lives matter. Of course, they do. But it is now abundantly clear that the lives, safety and dignity of Black men, women and children is not really what drives organizers of the Black Lives Matter movement. That is a shame.
Read MoreBeware: Unsettled Times Like These Spark Suicides
Will Covid-19 isolation plus scenes of violent civil unrest increase the number of suicides? Experts say yes.
Read MoreThe Devil in the Details of Police Reform
Everyone agrees police need to change the way they do business. Congress plays politics and does nothing on police reform but states are stepping up. Is it enough?
Read MoreCrimes Against Common Sense
What’s the best course for racial equality? Violent street protests or tearing down ancient statues? The woke would tell you yes. Common sense tells us otherwise.
Read MoreA Time of Reckoning Over Race in America
The scab that hid this nation’s racial tension has been torn off. Now, what do we do to heal the wounds? Or are street protests/riots the new normal?
Read MoreRecognizing Enemies of the State
As if the current COVID-19 pandemic hadn’t created enough chaos in our lives yet another outrageous, race-based police brutality case emerged to engulf the nation in its terrifying aftermath.Righteous street protests were infiltrated by agitators whose sole goal was to create mayhem, destroy property and upset the delicate balance of a society just getting back…
Read MoreMurder as a Public Service?
A father of two who works with victimized children kills a known, dangerous sex predator. Is it cold blooded murder or did he do society a favor?
Read MorePolicing During a Pandemic
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit there was a “workforce crisis” in police departments nationwide. As cops sicken and die it’s getting worse.
Read MoreThe Pandemic Spawns a Litany of Litigation
Lawyers have flooded U.S. courts with pandemic related lawsuits. Which ones are legit and which are taking advantage of the crisis? You decide …
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