Its not about a death - its about continued injustice

In the last few months I hear my friends asking why there is a need to protest the deaths of criminals. You guessed it, these conversations usually revolved around the protests in Ferguson, MO, New York City, Columbus, OH, and Cleveland, OH. Yes, again, these friends are white.

The Washington Post had a great article last week: The Many Faces of Rage. There are some key points I'd like to pull out of it. No, they will probably not change my friend's minds, but it may help others understand what is happening here.

First, an important point ..... these protests are not about 1 death. The deaths that are tied to the protests are just straws .... straws that have broken on the camel's back. They are the boiling point. 

Within the article, there was a video that I'd like to share with you. Please watch and then share your insight, opinions, or point of view.

If for some reason the video does not come up on its own, please use this link:  http://www.washingtonpost.com/posttv/national/brotherspeak-exploring-rage-after-ferguson/2014/12/12/1338d1ac-8223-11e4-b936-f3afab0155a7_video.html

This is a great story from USAToday.com!

Most of us spend our lives avoiding a ride in a squad car, but not 73-year-old Dorothy Shepard. She actually enjoys the time she spends in Officer John Holder's car.

Shepard, a widow who lives alone, is recovering from recent knee and back surgeries. Six months ago, Holder stopped by her home for a routine wellness check. The two instantly hit it off.

"She just struck me as someone who really needed someone to care and help her out," explains Holder.

For the past six months, Holder has been ferrying her to and from nearly every doctor's appointment. Not one to seek attention, he didn't tell his superiors what he was doing.

Then something happened to change that. Watch the video above to see the photo of this duo that went viral.

As for Shepard? She says she is just thankful it was officer Holder that knocked on her door those six months ago.

"I know police officers, but I never expected him to be that kind ... he's just tremendous," she says.

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