Thoughts on a quote and police brutality
“Chaos Theory’s ‘butterfly effect’ states that a butterfly flapping its wings in Asia may cause a hurricane halfway around the world.” I had heard this before but previously thought it rather fey and trite. But it does seem to describe the impact of the Covid-19 virus. The repercussions of the virus that originated in China have been huge around the world. I think most of the damage has been from the human error of government officials and out-of-control doctors.
On another issue, a few comments on the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer who killed George Floyd. His defense attorney says Floyd had a heart problem and illegal drugs that led to his death. I disagree. The video makes it rather clear that Chauvin brutalized Floyd. I don’t think Chauvin was trying to kill him, but he did.
Police should not even touch suspects unless there is clear and present threat of physical violence from them or they have been violent already. Even putting handcuffs on a person can be a form of physical torture. I have respect for most police, but some of them are Sadists and liars. Police academies need to do better screening recruits for psychological problems.