Every 28 hours an African-American is extra-judicially executed by the police. This is appalling, yet what is even more abhorrent is the lack of government response or acknowledgement of this startling fact. Americans of all ethnic backgrounds deserve the same protection and treatment by law enforcement officials, that is their right under the constitution. The trust between citizens and those sworn to defend their rights is paramount, but these numbers clearly demonstrate that this trust is being abused. Deadly force should always be a last resort, never a primary reaction. Therefore we ask that the Obama administration give this issue the time and attention it deserves. African Americans should have no reason to fear officers of the law.
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