Staff Reports
On December 14 in Pierce County, Washington, police say a man who had an outstanding warrant tried to outrun an officer and led them on a foot chase before being caught. Body-camera and patrol footage released online show the suspect collapsing from exhaustion and crying out, “I can’t breathe,” as officers took him into custody; police booked him on DUI, attempting to elude, and resisting arrest.
Anyone with half a brain can see what happened: this was a suspect trying to escape responsibility, not a scripted martyrdom. Conservatives should stop pretending every viral clip proves an instant, system-wide conspiracy against law enforcement and law-abiding citizens.
The rush to weaponize the phrase “I can’t breathe” for political theater has become predictable and corrosive to justice. In this case, the footage makes clear the man was panting and winded after running from officers, not immobilized by excessive force, and the public deserves that context before verdicts are handed down in the court of social media.
Local cops are tasked with keeping people safe, not starring in left-wing outrage spectacles; when a suspect elects to flee, the blame belongs with the fugitive. We must support officers who follow procedure and act to protect communities from drunk drivers and those who resist arrest, while still insisting on accountability when wrongdoing actually occurs.
That said, conservatives shouldn’t trivialize legitimate cries for help either — real abuse deserves exposure and consequence. But the proper response is measured fact-finding, not instantaneous condemnation that fuels riots and weakens the rule of law.
Hardworking Americans want safe streets and fair treatment under the law, not endless double standards. Stand with law and order: demand the full story, back the police who protect your neighborhoods, and reserve outrage for real injustices instead of viral theatrics.
