Well, it’s better than nothing.

You make a good point. Thanks for you reply. I’ve been following your blog since I discovered it when you first wrote about this case, and have found it to be a good resource to learn what those in law enforcement think about various issues.

I work with a number of organizations and law firms in New York, to reform criminal justice. I must tell you that many people really have come to hate and fear the police. I’ve never been among those, but after watching so many videos of officers brutalizing and even killing people, I’ve become afraid of the police, too. I get nervous when a member of the NYPD comes near me. I really do. I’ve seen them beat and even kill people and get clean away with it, many times.

This killing was one of the ugliest things I’ve ever seen, and learning that the killer will pay no real price for that is a wretched thing.

It’s things like this that give all cops a bad name. Way too many people believe that most cops are Fester, and that most cops will skate too if they kill so wantonly.

It’s hard to argue that their belief is not justified. The world that Steve Jobs ushered in with his iPhone has changed everything.

Thanks again for your reply, and for your blog.

Considering that I’m a cop and wrote this blog post, I’d say that’s pretty clear evidence at least some of us care.