There is a movie titled “Mississippi Burning” directed by Alan Parker. In the United States, to maintain the fairness, three branches in the American have respective roles, and the three branches are represented by the legislative branch, the executivebranch, and the judicial branch. However, the movie deals with the actual situation of the black who are facing racial discrimination without equality under the law just because they are black. From the scene, it shows policemen’s (sheriffs) racial discrimination against black people who should conduct fairly based on the legislature’s laws. Also, it shows the court, which should fairly decide and judge in accordance with laws, has racial discrimination against blacks. When it comes to NYPD, I think there is no difference between them and sheriffs of Mississippi Burning. After 9.11, New York City allows police to stop and frisk suspicious people in public transportation, and street, but this infringes on human rights by targeting minorities including black. In addition, 3 years ago, even black polices in NYPD filed a lawsuit for New You State Court claim that they were racially profiled. Aren’t the police supposed to protect civil liberties and rights and maintain social peace and order? This inappropriate use of force by police cannot ensure citizen’s security at all. I don’t think people want to be protected or think that they are protected by police, in this situation that confidence in the police has fallen.
Brooklyn, NY – Detective Blames Racial Clash on NYPD and Shomrim
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