As the graphic above shows, we're well aware that as soon as one of those three taboo subjects are written about on these pages, there will be a different, and often emotional effect on the varied segments of our readerreadership. Mentioning any of them may cost Spotty some support and could lose him some sources. Having said that, we'll now ignore it. There is something seriously wrong going down in our city, and it's time to come together to try and reach a consensus on what changes need to be made to help insure that unarmed, innocent people are not shot by those whose protection our entire society needs.
Many cops have an awful job.
The Spotlight is certainly not the publication where one should look for answers to this problem, but, as is increasingly clear, neither is City Hall a place to seek justice. Please read Jim Dwyer's column in today's Daily News. If, after reading that, you feel that the Spotlight should have stood silent, then I don't know what it would take to change your mind. Releasing Mr. Dorismond's arrest records was both illegal and, more to the point, immoral. That job includes a duty to be fair to BOTH the police AND the citizens of this City.