Police Union Head Calls Criticism Of James Blake's Assault By NYPD 'Un-American'

[Warren Stupidity]

Patrick Lynch, head of the New York City police union, unleashed a pointed letter on Tuesday, addressed to what he called “arm-chair judges” of the NYPD’s misidentifying, tackling, detaining and handcuffing of former tennis star James Blake.

“The men and women of the NYPD are once again disheartened to read another the knee-jerk reaction from ivory tower pundits who enjoy the safety provided by our police department without understanding the very real risks that we take to provide that safety,” Lynch said.

He also called the criticism of the NYPD based on the silent security camera footage “irresponsible, unjust and un-American.”

http://thinkprogress.org/sports/2015/09/16/3702428/police-union-chief-says-criticizing-nypd-for-james-blake-incident-is-un-american/

[daleanime]

1. "Who you going to believe....

me or your lying eyes?"

[damnedifIknow]

2. Well Mr. Lynch we Americans don't approve of gestapo like tactics

Who's really "un-American" here?

[Warren Stupidity]

4. Within their framing they are the "americans" and we are the "perps".

[PoliticAverse]

3. Reced for exposure. n/t

[ck4829]

5. In other words, being assaulted by the police is "American as apple pie"

[Downwinder]

8. The tradition of NY Police gangs assaulting

people has a long history.

[malaise]

6. Because for 'Willie' Lynch being American means

being racist??

[DFW]

7. Jumping and brutalizing an innocent guy is "providing safety?"

To whom, might I ask?