The NYPD
has proven that it is just as racist to its own as it is to civilians,
which should make equal opportunity fans very happy.
We just wanted to add to today's police-related-story coverage. It's
heartwarming to know that whether you're a civilian or the highest
ranking black policeman in the NYPD, you will be racially profiled and
harassed for BWB (Breathing While being Black). Chief Douglas Zeigler
is the head of the Community Affairs unit. But that didn't matter to
the two white cops, who don't discriminate, who confronted Zeigler as
he sat in his department-issued sport utility vehicle on a street
in Queens. One of the two cops, Officer Michael Granahan tried to
force open Zeigler's door, even
after the three star chief had identified himself.
But
don't worry, the NYPD is really cracking down on its racist cops. NYPD
spokesman was maybe too harsh when he said the officer who harassed
Zeigler "dealt with the chief in a discourteous manner, which is
unacceptable." So unacceptable, in fact, the officer has been placed on
modified duty. The NYPD should be saluted for using harsh language to
condemn the racist discourteous behavior against Zeigler and for recognizing
how racism threatens etiquette everywhere.
Previously: Police Shoot "Drug Dealer" 5 Times, Find No Drugs, Just Because You Played a Cop on TV Doesn't Mean You Can Carry a Loaded Gun onto an Airplane
