American riots: Protesters leave but looting continues in Los Angeles
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Which Black Lives Matter?
A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest against racial inequality at Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C., June 6, 2020. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters) When the police pull back, violent crime — against blacks — spikes. While the depraved murder of George Floyd should outrage us all, I believe it continues a misdirected focus on police killings, particularly of…
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Networks Pull Police Docuseries, Gone With the Wind Following Racial Injustice Protests
TV becomes the latest industry to reexamine itself. Live PD, one of cable’s biggest hits, had been off the air since last week, and was canceled Wednesday night by A&E. –A&E Key insights: Police programming, both scripted and unscripted, is among broadcast and cable’s most-watched shows. The call for change is coming from within the…
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Israeli Police Brace for Possible Wide-scale, Violent Protests Inspired by Scenes in U.S.
In closed meetings, commanders are concerned that protesters will act more aggressively, influenced by police brutality protests in the United States following the killing of George Floyd. Israeli protesters demonstrate in Jerusalem, June 9, 2020. Police commanders voiced concern over the possible influence of Black Lives Matter protests on Israeli demonstrators. Credit: Emil Salman Police…
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Poll finds 72% voters, including most black voters, have favorable view of local police department
‘Other data shows that it’s quite possible to have a positive view of both the police and the protesters—most voters do,’ Rasmussen said. Even in the midst of heightened racial tensions after the death of African-American George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, 72% of American voters, including 51% of black voters, have a favorable view of their…
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Gun sales surge 80% in May, says research firm
In this March 15, 2020, file photo, people wait in line to enter a gun store in Culver City, Calif. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who was sued by gun-rights groups after trying to shut down firearms dealers in the wake of coronavirus concerns, said Monday, March 30, that he is abandoning the effort….
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80% of Americans support maintaining or increasing current levels of police funding, poll shows
Roughly eight in 10 Americans want to maintain or increase funding to police departments, according to the results of a recent poll conducted for the National Sheriff’s Association. The survey data shows that 53% of respondents support boosting funding, 26% support maintaining current funding, and 11% favor reducing funding. Research firm Technometrica Market Technology conducted…
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Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 12 June 2020
Greetings from Tyler, Who dares not take a knee? It’s beginning to look as if much of society is ready to give up. All the networks are bowing down, in all their woke righteousness. They’re all running statements declaring a stance with Black Lives Matter, which now has apparently become allied with the…
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Not Proud
Some of the ritziest districts in all the United States lie in chaotic rubble. Political correctness dictates that we all take a knee and realize the nation had it coming. The Senator from New York is beaming with pride. He’s proud of the protesters, and he’s proud of New York. Is he really!?! He needs…
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