Ted Rall for July 15, 2015
July 12, 2015
July 16, 2015
Transcript:
The city of New York has paid $5.9 million to the family of Eric Garner. (Man: I can't breathe.) No cop was charged in his death, and the city denies responsibility. Officially, he died of... whatever. (Man 2: It's just so weird! I hate whatever!!) City officials defend the payout. (an 2: When people die of whatever, they need to know their families will be provided for by the city, which had nothing to do with it.) As do civil rights activists. (Man 3: This sends a message to the vague, sinister whatever: When you mysteriously strangle a black guy, someone else will pay!)
