The recent verdict - clearing the three New York City policemen of all charges in the shooting-death of Sean Bell – reveals, again, the problems with secrecy.
Consider Mexico. (OK. Perhaps not the best example, but let’s go with it.) On a recent visit to Merida, I saw policemen on street corners, directly observing activities in the area. I knew that someone was watching. And I was grateful.
If there are behaviors that – a majority of the people agree – should not occur on “public property”, then it would be much better to have clearly identified individuals watching those areas. That way, there would be no ambiguity about who is whom and much less doubt about whose testimony is more credible, since there would be many more witnesses.
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