At the end of George Floyd’s memorial service today, Reverend Sharpton asked the attendees to stand silently for the length of time that it took George Floyd to die. He pointed out that it was long enough for the police officer to reconsider what he was doing. Indeed, it was a very long time to be doing anything cruel or deadly to anyone.
It leaves me wondering what on earth goes through a mind that is steadfast in its infliction of pain and discomfort, despite the victim’s repeated pleas of “I can’t breathe!”
In the end, Mr. Floyd was reduced to calling out for his Mama, his late Mama, who could do nothing to help him in this situation, but who one hopes was calling out for him and there to greet him with the kindness and compassion not shown to him in his final moments on this earth.
May George Floyd’s horrible death be the catalyst that finally leads to a real change of heart and mind in this country.
May he rest in peace, and may this time be the one that will finally turn the tide.
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