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Restraint
Ohio Officer Jesse Kidder
Found himself in a situation…
Model behavior? Maybe, but
Does he deserve a standing ovation?
Yes, it's great that he showed restraint
When Michael Wilcox rushed toward him
Demanding that Kidder shoot him dead.
The murder suspect madly implored him.
During the incident the rookie officer
Happened to be wearing a body cam.
(If you're not wondering whether more cops
Ought to be wearing them, well, I am.)
Anyway, Kidder refused to shoot
Yes, that's exemplary behavior, all right.
I wonder: would the officer have shown
Restraint if the suspect hadn't been white?
(4-23-15)
Found himself in a situation…
Model behavior? Maybe, but
Does he deserve a standing ovation?
Yes, it's great that he showed restraint
When Michael Wilcox rushed toward him
Demanding that Kidder shoot him dead.
The murder suspect madly implored him.
During the incident the rookie officer
Happened to be wearing a body cam.
(If you're not wondering whether more cops
Ought to be wearing them, well, I am.)
Anyway, Kidder refused to shoot
Yes, that's exemplary behavior, all right.
I wonder: would the officer have shown
Restraint if the suspect hadn't been white?
(4-23-15)
