What Remains but Hope

These men were murdered. Their attackers await trial. What angers me is that their memory is becoming lost in an avalanche of blame and opinion of cause. I did hope that the unprecedented events recently may give cause for reflection. This may in turn have led to a better society, with everyone taking part. No. The divisions have become even deeper, with politicians making capital and blaming each other without offering constructive shared solutions, senior police officers blaming politicians, angling for the top job at the Met, and conspiring against Bill Bratton. Media commentators and 'community leaders' spouting corrosive and separatist rhetoric whilst absolving rioters and murderers of blame. Who does this help? Nobody. 

The bottom of society is infested with sociopaths with the top run by psychopaths. Think about it.

In the real world, the streets are still policed with dedicated hard working response officers. I have had to manage their tiredness after extended hours with little rest. Local senior managers decline to provide support, demanding performance indicators are still met. They do have their promotion to chase after all. I and my fellow Inspectors have been taking control, making sure officers rest, in store rooms and on floors, rather than risking their safety. The urgent calls are still dealt with.

When we do go onto the streets, people have been thanking us, clapping and cheering us as we pass. Decent people from all races, religions and 'communities.' This shows that despite the best efforts of divisive elements, the vast majority of society is made up of good people. These are the people I work for. They are England.