We are all shocked beyond imagination at the execution-style murder of two New York City police officers.

There is no debating peoples’ right to vociferously speak out against whatever they believe to be injustice, whether about the Garner case or any other. However, the malicious, vicious rhetoric directed against entire police departments and police officers in general created the atmosphere that contributed to this tragedy. Much of the rhetoric over the past few weeks has been nothing but unadulterated incitements against the police.

I join all New Yorkers in mourning the tragic death of these two men. Our hearts go out to their families.

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