Police Accountability and Public Response

The video discusses recent grand jury decisions not to indict white police officers in the deaths of unarmed black men, focusing on the case of Eric Garner. It highlights public reactions, including protests and political statements, and addresses systemic racism in the US justice system. The video also covers the responses from New York City's mayor and the President, emphasizing the need for equality under the law.

What was the decision of the Staten Island grand jury regarding Officer Daniel Pantaleo?

• They indicted him.

• They declined to indict him.

• They postponed the decision.

• They acquitted him.

What evidence was available in the Eric Garner case that was not present in the Ferguson case?

• Eyewitness testimony

• Audio recordings

• Video footage

• Forensic evidence

How did Eric Garner's wife react to the officer's apology?

• She accepted it.

• She did not accept it.

• She was indifferent.

• She was unaware of it.

What is a common outcome for police officers in similar cases according to the transcript?

• They are often indicted.

• They are rarely prosecuted.

• They are frequently convicted.

• They are always acquitted.

What was one of the political arguments made regarding the cause of Garner's death?

• The time of day

• The location of the incident

• Garner's health and weight

• The officer's training

What systemic issue did Bill DeBlasio connect to the Eric Garner case?

• Environmental policies

• Economic inequality

• Systemic racism

• Healthcare access

What did Bill DeBlasio say he had to do for his son Dante?

• Teach him to drive

• Help him with schoolwork

• Train him for police encounters

• Prepare him for college

What was the President's stance on equality under the law?

• It is a core principle.

• It is a secondary concern.

• It is a local issue.

• It is a future goal.

What was the public's reaction to the grand jury decisions?

• Support for the police

• General indifference

• Nationwide protests

• Widespread acceptance

What did the comedian suggest about the relationship between comedy and tragedy?

• Comedy is unrelated to tragedy.

• Comedy is tragedy plus time.

• Comedy is always timely.

• Comedy is never serious.