Why Police Are So Good at Busting Pot Smokers and So Bad at Keeping Women From Getting Murdered
On February 18, 26-year-old Houston resident Takita Mathieu was shot dead by her ex-boyfriend at her place of work. He attempted, and failed, suicide just after.
The murder, horrendous as it is, was not a surprise. Mathieu had reported her ex’s threats to the police 140 times after she ended the relationship, but police did nothing.
Tragic stories like this are common throughout America and highlight many of the most despicable features of our law enforcement system. While officers are expert at jailing minorities for possessing marijuana, they rarely seem to muster a sympathetic or helpful response to domestic violence victims when they, their neighbors and loved ones, reach out for help.
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