Comment on Two 26-Year-Olds: One Killed a Homeless Man, Another is Suspected of Killing a Healthcare CEO
Sanctus@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
On Monday, 26-year-old Daniel Penny was acquitted after killing Jordan Neely, a desperate Black homeless man on the subway…
Tale as old as time.
theangryseal@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
“…on the grounds that he was trying to protect others.”
I think that’s a pretty fucking important line right there.
NatakuNox@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
I think the point is, the system pushed one man to his breaking point simply for being poor, black, and mentally ill; resulting in his eventual strangulation on a subway. Not saying the the situation didn’t require intervention but acting as if the whole thing was “unavoidable” or even “justified” is Pretty Fucking Important
Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 4 weeks ago
It wasn’t unavoidable but also it was his aggressive behaviour towards others that directly lead to him being subdued. I’m not sure the situation would’ve been different with a white guy acting aggressive towards fellow passengers, especially a mother and her child.
NatakuNox@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
The point is neither situation should ever happen in a system that puts humanity over profits. A mentally ill, homeless, and starving person should exist in our society because we have the means to house, feed, and provide Healthcare for everyone. (we just don’t have the morality)
Also, the strangle hold was applied for 5 min. I’m no expert but when someone goes limp from blood flow being blocked, you usually don’t need to continue choking them for an additional 4 min.
Spacehooks@reddthat.com 4 weeks ago
Imagine if the defense pulls that line in court. My client gun down this man to save lives your honor!