Update: The Senate Republican Caucus has set another hearing for the hate crimes bill #HB426 this afternoon. They have included an amendment to add police officers as a protected class.
"Resurrection hope doesn't remove the Christian from the struggle for justice. It empties the state's greatest weapon-the fear of death- of its power."
A powerful piece by @esaumccaulley that hits an important, but under-appreciated note of Christianity.
https://t.co/7vXXz2XgIP
A taser is not a deadly weapon. A gun is.
Adrenaline and irritation are not the same as mortal fear.
Running away should not be punishable by death.
Public safety must mean the public is safe. All of us.
#BlackLivesMatter#AtlantaShooting#RayshardBrooks
*While Jackie’s in bed and I’m studying Greek*
Jackie: No, no, NOOOO!
Me, rushing to the bedroom: Are you ok!?
J: Mommy?
M: Jackie, are you ok!?
J: Yeah, I just had to make sure your back was ok.
Me, realizing she was sleep talking: