An example of sheer stupidity.

   I have watched the video of the recent police shooting in Miami,  You can clearly hear the victim saying the guy has autism, he has a toy truck and not a gun and there is no danger.  This is from a video that is taken a further distance away that the police officers were.  I have stayed pretty much out of the black lives matter, blue lives matter discussion because frankly I think most of that is bullshit. 

This instance though is different.  A non English speaking, deaf, mute, monkey can CLEARLY see there is no need for gunfire.  NONE.  The North Miami Dade Police Union is a glaring,   Let me say that again  GLARING example of what is wrong with police unions today. 


    "Fearing for Mr. Kinsey's life, the officer discharged his firearm, trying to save Mr. Kinsey's life," says John Rivera, president of the Dade County Police Benevolent Association. "And he missed, and accidentally struck Mr. Kinsey."

    Saying it was an accident and   the officer meant to shoot the Autistic man is an example of just how little common sense, oversight, and how over reaching the police unions are.  This is an instance when the police union and the City of North Miami should throw that officer under the bus.  He should be blamed,  Held accountable, fired, charged whatever it takes to make him pursue another vocation. 

    We as the general public rely on the Police departments to hire sane, intelligent, strong, safe individuals who can keep us safe.  That was not a split second decision.  the video was several minutes long, you can here them discussing what to do with the victim.  If the officer is not sane enough,  smart enough, or anything else he should never have had a gun, been in that situation, or been hired by the police force to begin with . 

    I realize this will be an unpopular opinion, I fully understand and support law enforcement in general having several friends that are involved in law enforcement.  Trust me they have my utmost trust, respect and support.  This instance requires us to place blame squarely where it lies. 

    The Victim in this instance was FULLY complying with what the officers asked of him.  He wasn't running from a crime, he wasn't pulled over for a driving violation and acting like a smart ass, he has no record, he was not armed he was holding up his hands, being compliant and begging not to be shot. 

     In this single instance  the victim is allowed any and all reparations that he can get. 
The city of Miami, the Police Union, The officer should get their checkbooks out and their pens ready.