Here are the facts. Four unarmed black men have been murdered by undercover police officers in New York City in the past 13 months. Dorismond had none, a scuffle broke out, and the man was shot.
Police brutality is nothing new.
In fact, sadly, it's not even shocking to people anymore. But four innocent civilians have lost their lives as a result, and what is most frightening of all is the response by Mayor Giuliani, who can't seem to understand what all the fuss is about. Instead of urging an investigation, he has taken the bewildering approach of demonizing the dead men and their families. In the past, many of Giuliani's actions had been questionable, even ridiculous, but his recent behavior is downright chilling. It suggests a man deeply out of control, wielding his power and influence like a weapon.