The Oakland, CA branch of the NAACP has written an open letter demanding hiring of more police, a DA who will jail and imprison felons, and safe streets. Power Line's Steven Hayward has posted a copy of the letter which I encourage you to read. Here are key quotes.
We also encourage Oakland’s White, Asian, and Latino communities to speak out against crime and stop allowing themselves to be shamed into silence.
There is nothing compassionate or progressive about allowing criminal behavior to fester and rob Oakland residents of their basic rights to public safety. It is not racist or unkind to want to be safe from crime.
Taking this stand obviously took great courage, and I applaud the organization's effort.
