Seattle Police Chief: Call 911 If You Hear Racist Things

This can’t be real. I mean, this has to be a joke, right? In Seattle, one of the many Wuhan coronavirus hotbeds on the West Coast, the police chief said that if you hear racist things, you should call emergency services. I’m not kidding. That’s what’s being prioritized as experts say the virus could kill anywhere from 100-200,000 people. But if you hear mean things, call the police. That’s how we fight viral outbreaks on the Left Coast, I see. This is a colossal waste of time for our police. Even if there wasn’t a viral outbreak occurring in the country, this would be a waste of time. As Reason magazine noted, there are also First Amendment issues with this declaration (via Reason):-- More...

Washington State is no place for hate. In a show of solidarity, @LoriMatsukawa joined me to remind everyone that hate has no place in our community. Report hate, including racist name calling, to 911. We are here to help, and will respond to investigate. #WeGotThisSeattle pic.twitter.com/cFGkYopbVW

— Chief Carmen Best (@carmenbest) March 31, 2020