The Legacy of Oscar Grant Lives On
On New Years Day, in the San Francisco area, a police officer opened fire on Oscar Grant at close range in a crowded BART subway station. Over the past several months, many have responded with a sense of uproar, disbelief and protests in reference to what has been called a “senseless murder” and an “execution”.
The streets outside the courthouse are vibing with the same kind of energy. As can be seen in the video above, the condemnation of the police officer who opened fire on Grant rivals that which was seen over a decade and a half ago, during the Rodney King trial.
The defense is claiming that the officer who shot and killed Grant, Johannes Mehserle, fired his pistol, thinking it was his stun-gun. Also, other BART officers are claiming that Grant would have been fine if he was not visibly resisting arrest. The tape of the event has been played on many news programs and it has caused many to already make their decision on the case.
What do you think? Was Grant executed or was the BART police just doing their jobs? Say your piece in the comments.
