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Opposing views: Were San Jose police excessive with their force in the handling of Mardi Gras?
No
Kyle Hansen
Issue date: 3/1/07 Section: Opinion
It is vitally important that the city keep its status as a safe and friendly place to live, work and play. Almost anything within reason that the police department needs to do to keep people safe and to protect property downtown is acceptable.
Instead of pointing fingers and calling the police officers names, we should thank them and praise their efforts. These are some of the finest men and women in the city.
Police officers are sometimes called upon to risk their lives so that you and I do not have to worry about what is lurking in the alley as we walk by. We should not be criticizing their actions when all they are trying to do is keep drunken mobs from hurting innocent people's property.
I do not have any problem with appropriate celebrations. San Jose's America Festival on the Fourth of July is an excellent example of how the city can have a safe and fun party. There are bands and games along with a great fireworks show, all in a secure and family-friendly environment.
I realize Mardi Gras is not, and never has been, a family-oriented holiday. Smashing windows, passing out in the street and getting in fistfights are not, however, acceptable on any day in any city, especially not in safe San Jose.
Thank you to the men and women of SJPD for keeping us safe and keeping holiday celebrations under control.
Kyle Hansen is a Spartan Daily staff writer.
Instead of pointing fingers and calling the police officers names, we should thank them and praise their efforts. These are some of the finest men and women in the city.
Police officers are sometimes called upon to risk their lives so that you and I do not have to worry about what is lurking in the alley as we walk by. We should not be criticizing their actions when all they are trying to do is keep drunken mobs from hurting innocent people's property.
I do not have any problem with appropriate celebrations. San Jose's America Festival on the Fourth of July is an excellent example of how the city can have a safe and fun party. There are bands and games along with a great fireworks show, all in a secure and family-friendly environment.
I realize Mardi Gras is not, and never has been, a family-oriented holiday. Smashing windows, passing out in the street and getting in fistfights are not, however, acceptable on any day in any city, especially not in safe San Jose.
Thank you to the men and women of SJPD for keeping us safe and keeping holiday celebrations under control.
Kyle Hansen is a Spartan Daily staff writer.
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