In a recent development, a controversial figure in Congress, Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), has once again sparked a heated debate.
This time, his comments followed the acquittal of Daniel Penny, a man who had been accused of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. According to Gateway Pundit, Penny was found not guilty after more than 24 hours of deliberation spanning five days.
The case revolved around an incident that occurred on May 1, 2023, when Penny, a military veteran, used a chokehold to subdue Jordan Neely, a man who had been displaying erratic and threatening behavior on a public train. Neely, who had a history of 42 arrests over the past decade for various offenses, including an attempted kidnapping, was later pronounced dead. Despite the circumstances, prosecutors attempted to sway the jury by dropping the manslaughter charge, hoping for a guilty verdict on the 'lesser' charge.
However, the jury's decision did not sit well with Rep. Bowman, who is infamous for his stunt of pulling a fire alarm in the Cannon Building to shut down Congress. He took to social media to express his discontent, using racially charged language that has been widely criticized.
In his post, Bowman addressed white people, stating, "I dont know why part of me still has hope for you and for us. Some of you are too far gone. But maybe enough of you arent and will join us in fighting to end white supremacy. He went on to accuse white people of hypocrisy and evil, while expressing his hope for justice.
Bowman, 48, also referenced several high-profile cases of alleged police brutality, including Rodney King and George Floyd, before returning to the case of Neely and Penny. He claimed that Neely was not a threat and that Penny had killed him despite being subdued. He further criticized the jury's decision, stating, We all watched it on camera, and he was still acquitted.
Bowman then proceeded to question white people about their experiences with police brutality, implying that they were privileged and ignorant of the issue. He stated, For comparison, I ask white people, how many times have you seen a white man killed in cold blood on camera on your newsfeed? How many times have you even heard about this?
He concluded his post by asserting that white supremacy was a pervasive evil that caused harm to Black people without any accountability or justice. He lamented, I wish I didnt have to live with all of this trauma deep in my bones. I wish I could just be free to be me. I marvel at the beauty and greatness of my people in spite of white supremacy. Its extraordinary. That is what I will continue to lean on.
Bowman's racially charged comments were met with significant backlash on social media, with many users referencing his previous fire alarm stunt while criticizing him. The debate around this issue continues, highlighting the deep-seated divisions and tensions that exist within our society.
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