When do we stop making excuses

So much of the media is consumed with failures to assign full responsibility.  Police officers vilafied for excessive force yet no one discusses the criminal act that precipitated the police action. No, we should absolutely not ignore the actions of the police. They should be accountable. That said, the criminal act needs equal attention because it is the true face of the epidemic we face as a society. Core values. Don't steal. Don't do drugs. Don't sell drugs. Don't beat a woman. We often seem to get lost in excuses about our behavior and then blame everyone including police for the repercussions of our actions.

My Dad has given me a consistant message throughout my life.  "grow up".  Two simple words. These two words need to be the backbone of the change we need as a society.

If we want the issue of police brutality to stop, let's stop taking the actions that lead us to the point that we need the police.

Let's grow up.