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In reply to the discussion: Justice for Tamir Rice! 12 year old shot and killed for a BB gun. [View all]Orrex
(63,435 posts)What, exactly would you have them do?
1. Withhold comment: this would cause nationwide outrage and accusations of coverup.
2. Delay comment: this would cause nationwide outrage and accusations of coverup.
3. Issue a statement through a spokesperson re: the ongoing investigation: this would cause nationwide outrage and accusations of coverup.
4. Consult privately with the family: this would cause nationwide outrage and accusations of coverup and of strong-arm intimidation.
5. Issue a statement, release the 911 call & the video of the event: this will result in accusations of press manipulation, evidence tampering, and attempts to manage public opinion.
They have no good options at this point, especially not when faced with an audience that assumes that the cops are hair-trigger murderers by default.