Thursday, May 14, 2015
Blast from the past
One of the worst cases of police brutality in American history happened May 13, 1985 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A bomb containing military C4 explosives was dropped on a house containing six children and seven adults. Police Commissioner Gregore Sambor and fire Commissioner William Richmond prevented fire fighters from battling the flames. The fire was a tactical weapon used so police could arrest four adults in the building for seven charges ranging from disorderly conduct to possession of explosives. The attack ended up killing five children ages 7-13, destroying 60 other homes in west Philadelphia.
http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2015/05/_30th_anniversary_of_move_bombing_lessons_unheeded_in_one_of_america_s_worst.html
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Looking at the past to give perspective of current events is a powerful way to demonstrate the ongoing need to address practices of police brutality ending in the questionable and sometimes unlawful deaths of citizens.
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