Current Event Blog #8

Molly Quaid
December 11, 2014

Why is Eric Garner's story just getting out now? Garner was a man protesting in New York and did not get too forceful but was put into a banned chokehold. After screaming and screaming, "I can't breathe," Garner died. This intriguing action happened back in July but is not just getting out, which is odd considering that the case of Ferguson just ended. Unfortunately, the police officer responsible for putting Garner in the banned chokehold is not being out responsible for his actions which relates to the Ferguson case.

Garner showed courageousness and strength in protesting, but because of the circumstances, Garner's message must be passed on and since the incident, protesters have been filling the streets of New York with signs and tape saying "I can't breathe." Garner showed greatness through his actions by standing up for things he believed in. The protesters now, protesting what happened to Garner, are truly showing how Garner instilled courage and strength in many people fighting for the same issues.