By: Ally

Ally
Fri, 12 Jun 2020 21:48:53 +0000

In reply to Kate.” target=”_blank” title=”/2020/06/letter-to-the-editor-response-to-student-governments-call-to-cut-ties-with-columbus-police/comment-page-1/#comment-118033″>Kate.”>/2020/06/letter-to-the-editor-response-to-student-governments-call-to-cut-ties-with-columbus-police/comment-page-1/#comment-118033″>Kate.

Your concern is valid, Kate.

Unfortunately, the police do not respond to less forceful statements.

A 13 year old boy was shot and killed by an armed police officer in 2016, and nothing has happened. The child had a BB gun, and if our police are not being taught how to more effectively manage these situations without violence, where is all of there money going?? Are we supposed to believe an armed adult is not able to manage a situation involving a 13 year old?

To me that is unacceptable, and sadly, all force will respond to is force, which is the negotiation stance your smart student leaders are utilizing. They will not leave you unprotected. YOUR STUDENT BODY HAS THE POWER. Don’t let Brooke B or any other coward tell you otherwise.