The unique perspective and provocative opinions of Joe O’Neill
Back The Best Blue
“Back The Blue:” While understandable with an institution we need and should respect, it’s still polarizing when systemic racism—and police brutality–is the dominant societal theme for our vulnerable democracy. But this shouldn’t be a zero-sum matter. That’s a false option. It’s not back or don’t back, fund or don’t fund. It’s about backing the good cops, which is the overwhelming majority. And it’s about funding that addresses “community” needs, not overkill military optics. How about “Back The Best Blue”?
The moral high ground erodes when you stoop to call out Trader Joe’s for “racist” brand labeling of certain product lines, such as: “Trader Jose’s” or “Trader Ming’s.”