Beating Case Reflects a Topsy-Turvy World
I am sick of reading about the “beating” of the suspected car thief in Los Angeles! Try answering questions of a 15-year-old boy, my son, who prefaces the inquiry with a statement, “Mom, is the world upside down?” You see, I am teaching my children to obey laws and respect authority. I made it quite clear to my children that if they are ever stopped by an officer of the law, they should be respectful and comply with courtesy.
Common sense is a really good first approach. If that was my kid running from the law, I would say he deserved everything he got (and more).
Deborah Saulnier
Camarillo
Re “Bratton Calls Beating ‘a Mess,’ ” July 1: Is this fellow [Police Chief William] Bratton hired to protect the city of Los Angeles from criminals or the other way around, to protect criminals from the city of Los Angeles?
Charles Jenner
Los Alamitos
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