Jonathan Lemire and Colleen Long, Dec. 22, 2014, AP
"We are in a very difficult moment. Our focus has to be on these families," de Blasio said at police headquarters. "I think it's a time for everyone to put aside political debates, put aside protests, put aside all of the things that we will talk about in all due time."
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In recent days points have been made regarding the over the top, violence encouraging, protests. The best point I can recall is when the protesters are calling for dead cops none of the "leaders", such as the mayor or Al, called them out and insisted they calm the rhetoric. So, by not asking for calm, non violent calls for justice, they tacitly approved the calls for harm to officers.
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