A Phoenix Police Officer shoots an unarmed man and his dog. According to another officer present, neither one posed a threat to either officer.

A Phoenix Police Officer violently shoves a young girl against the wall temporarily knocking her out.

A Goodyear Police Commander gets placed on paid leave because of misappropriate behavior.

In Tucson, Police Officers beat protesters and arrested elderly women. They even violently shoved a mainstream news cameraman as witnessed in this video.

Is this kind of behavior becoming the norm rather than the exception in Arizona? Time and time again we have witnessed everything from beatings to killings of unarmed or non-aggressive citizens.

I appreciate the efforts put forth by honest and non violent police officers. I truly think there are “some” good police officers in Arizona. The question we have to ask ourselves, have even the good police officers become empowered by laws like SB1070 and the hostile environment in Arizona? Do many officers feel that the political climate is such in Arizona that they will get a pass from their superiors and from the general public because, after all, they are cops, and they know better?

Many of these questions will be posed and debated tomorrow on “straight Talk With Carlos Galindo” on the JOLT 1330 AM from 5-7 PM.

The call in number to comment or participate in the debate is 520-529-3508. Calls will be taken and placed on the air regardless of your position. This is an open debate with thousands listening to your comments. We will also read comments posted off this blog.

Join us Friday May 6, 2011 for Straight Talk With Carlos Galindo live at five via www.nospinonair.com or The JOLT Tucson’s Progressive Radio Station

Carlos E. Galindo is a radio talk show host & political analyst conducting radio shows in both English and Spanish on four radio stations in Arizona. Mr. Galindo is a weekly contributor to KPFK 98.7 FM Los Angeles and has appeared on CNN, Univision and Telemundo as a political analyst. Mr. Galindo is also an Op-Ed columnist on Prensa Hispana Arizona. www.nospinonair.com/http://www.carlosgalindo.com
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