Shocking Mocking

When we can’t trust or keep faith in the folks in blue, it's a very sad day.

Negative posts I try to avoid, though as of late, I’ve written a few, primarily related to me.  Politics and world affairs aside, however, there’s a disturbing news story that’s hard to ignore.

Francie Munoz, a lovely young lady with Down Syndrome, was mocked by Toronto Constables Sljivo and Saris last year during a traffic stop.  How did the mother, Pamela Munoz, discover this shocking behavior?  When she was in court fighting a traffic ticket.  She had an opportunity to view a dash-camera video where the two police officers were making none-too-kind comments about her daughter.

The duo released a written apology, but some say this is nothing more than a form letter, a template, and means little; sincerity is lacking.  Needless to say, the Munoz family isn’t satisfied with the response, and rightly so.  (Sadly, a request for a verbal on-camera apology was rejected, at least at the time of this posting.)

Those that serve and protect our communities should also serve by example and protect the innocent and challenged, not add to the contempt and aversion that appears to be running rampant these days. 

You know what, though?  I’m going to hold the faith a wee bit longer and believe that humankind is merely going through a “phase”.  Kindness and compassion exist and, one day, we’ll be embrace both in abundance.  

Here’s to the Francies of the world: may your days be filled with kindheartedness and ours with your sweet smiles. 

And may we all grace one another with humanity and charity.

(photo from Randy Risling, Toronto Star)