Adding to an already-toxic mix
Now that so many states are allowing concealed and open carry of guns, police officers are ever more likely to assume that any person they are confronting is an imminent threat to their lives.
Such a dangerous cocktail means that police officers are ever more likely to use their firearms. Confronting people of color only adds to this toxic mix.
Mary F. Warren
Wheaton
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.