I am upset about Charleena Lyles’ inquest, and I have a lot of questions about our country’s policing. I was born in Chicago, but I also lived in Japan and Hong Kong. I was able to grow up in a different culture, and I was able to know a little about other police systems.
In July 8’s episode of “Democracy Now,” host Amy Goodman said, “In 2021, there were 10 shooting incidents in Japan and just one gun death. By comparison, the U.S. typically records 45,000 gun fatalities each year.” ...