Take the target off the mayor. Consider what would happen if the law enforcement community were tied down, made powerless to do their jobs by those with agendas of their own. Civic groups, politicians and news media are to blame for this because of their police-bashing. Timoney has lost control because he panders to the politicians. James Brady was not a good decision, but I'm sure he felt the punishment was correct for the black officers at the illegal dogfight or the black female officer stealing cable.
Punishment is swift and severe for black officers, a wrist-slapping for whites.
This New York reject should get a one-way ticket back to Hell's Kitchen. There will be another investigation but no surgery to insert a backbone into Da Mayor. If you experience any problems with the Daily News Web site, please let us know. Include the date and time of the problem and a brief description. If David can slay Goliath. . .