Mistrust in justice system grows: #tellusatoday

News that a New York City officer would not be indicted in the chokehold death of Eric Garner sparked protests in several cities on Wednesday. Comments from Facebook are edited for clarity and grammar:

Here's the main problem with installing cameras on the police. I've watched videos of police shooting a homeless man in Albuquerque and a 12-year-old in Ohio who was carrying a pellet gun. Of course there's the video of Los Angeles officers beating Rodney King. And now, this man in New York. He was killed by police on camera. Once again, they get away with it.

— Ron Cooper

Remember: When a uniformed police officer tells you to do something, he is not suggesting that you do it. He is demanding that you do it. Comply!

— Henry Huckaby

I don't know if I'd call this death caused by racism, but I would call it a cop overreacting in a way that led to a death.

— Timothy Collins

I watched the entire video. Garner could have just surrendered. There would have been no issues. It took several officers to bring him down. I'm sorry he died, but if he had not struggled, he would likely be alive.

— Andy Rus

We asked our Twitter followers how they would create more trust between police and minority communities. Comments are edited for clarity and grammar:

Have more community policing, and better evidence collection and video oversight in the hands of citizens.

— @joegruenbaum

White, black or whatever color makes no difference. Parents need to raise their kids instead of leaving it to the streets.

— @lovmygen5ss

I believe the police force diversity should match that of the community. Also, add cameras with voice recording.

— @valdadee27

Prosecute any police officer who kills an unarmed person. Law enforcement should be taught to de-escalate.

— @sddphoto

St. Louis Rams should respect rule of law

Letters to the editor:

I do wish to express my outrage at the conduct of several St. Louis Rams NFL players supporting the recent lawlessness in Ferguson, Mo. They apparently thought it prudent to fan the flames of violence. Team ownership and the NFL took no action because it would be politically incorrect.

What can I next expect on NFL Sunday? Players supporting anarchy and dissolution of the rule of law?

I hope the residents of St. Louis are embarrassed by this. I watch football as a diversion, not political commentary.

Lou Barth; Box Elder, S.D.

It's quite obvious why in Michael Brown's death and now in Eric Garner's death in New York City there were no indictments ("No charges in NYC chokehold death; federal inquiry launched"). A trial by jury would be too risky. The truth might come out. These cases show what a farce the grand jury system is. A ham sandwich has more worth than a black man who gets killed by a white cop.

Thomas Sutton; San Jose

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