Hey, Jude

I understand the frustration that inspired this.

At the same time, I am very troubled at the 'anti-cop' rhetoric that has been spewed forth in recent days.

Those who lump all cops in the same heap as bad cops are no better than those who leap all black folk in the same heap as black criminals.

The lesson to be learned in the aftermath of the Jude verdict is not that all the cops are against one particular sector of Milwaukee. It is that we all rely on each other to make this community function at it's full potential. Frankly, the frustration with the Jude case is color blind.

That's a big deal for a city where nothing-- from the Summerfest lineup to who manages the Brewers-- is 'allowed' to be seen as color blind.

So, Mr. Kane, I rarely 'hear' what you are saying. When I think I do, I often disagree. But I understand the frustration that prompted the lyrics you referred to. It is not reality for most in the community...yours, mine or ours. But I get it.

Poetry can be a clever way to make a point. Most time when the left does it, the prose is obvious, forced and hackneyed. Like this....



Hey, Kane.

Don't judge the race.

Or the full force.

Because of some of them.

Remember, we each control our own selves. It's up to us to make things better.