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October 10, 2005

Protection.

So, three young, strapping, white policemen are caught on tape beating a 64-year-old drunk black man. Does it look like he needed three armed men to take him down? This is the kind of brutal disregard for other people - and lawlessness by the law - that makes me want to move away from New Orleans. What is wrong with my city? Is it rotten at the core? The AP photographer was right there, taking pictures. Also a video cam guy who was able to catch the AP photographer being pushed up against a car while he tried to show his credentials. Doesn't look like the law enforcement people care about cameras. CNN's didn't bother the female police-officers-turned-looters (for shoes, not food). And what about the policeman on his horse who stood by and watched his buddies brutalize? Enjoy the show? Who's in charge here?

From the AP: On Friday, state authorities said they were investigating allegations that New Orleans police broke into a dealership and made off with nearly 200 cars -- including 41 new Cadillacs -- as the storm closed in.
 
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