Great response to PROTEST by a good friend (and a smart lady, with a great perspective):
"I think the officers' behavior was right on... it sounds as though theprotestors were doing so in a peaceful manner, the officers were there justin case, for the safety of the protestors and for the public. Especially,if this was in response to the Sean Bell case, any show of angst, ortension on behalf of the NYPD would just add fuel to the fire. The behavioryou observed by the NYPD, I believe, was the absolute best possibleresponse they could have displayed. Had they shown up at the protest infull up riot gear or with weapons drawn... all hell would have broke loose-"police officers trying to silence the voices". By appearing relaxed andunconcerned- the officers provided a safe environment for the protestors toraise their voices and have their emotions, concerns, and freedom of speechhonored. As a woman who is preparing to marry a police officer, I can tellyou- those officers only appeared relaxed. Officers are, either by natureor training, constantly aware of their surroundings, and literally ready torespond on a split seconds notice. So while you think you saw officers"hanging out like it was no big deal"- what you really saw was officers,keeping the peace by actions- not words and threats of violence."
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