The cross blue line
Some police bosses blame Barack Obama for the deaths of their officers. This makes no sense
A CURIOUS rage has America’s cops in its grip—or rather, grips those who claim to speak on their behalf. Tragically, the end of summer has seen a spike in fatal shootings of police officers. Bizarrely, President Barack Obama is getting much of the blame.
This article appeared in the United States section of the print edition under the headline “The cross blue line”
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