After, the horrific aftermath of the recent Dallas police shootings Texas Governor Greg Abbot has proposed a new law called the Police Protection Act to help protect our law enforcement.
The proposal would extend hate crime protection to the police, create a campaign to show Texan children the value of police, and increase criminal penalties for crimes that involve the police as a victim.
Many really like the idea of this proposal:
@GregAbbott_TX The Police Protection Act strengthens penalties for crimes committed against police officers; THX U pic.twitter.com/14HeqCf1gr
— Marcia Michael (@texasmaven) July 20, 2016
Thank you Governor Abbott, a true leader, standing up for our Law Enforcement Officers, with the Police Protection Act!
— RightAsRain (@RightAsRain7) July 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/Steele2177/status/755538420743622657
I will be proud to support @GregAbbott_TX in the next session supporting our men and women in blue. #BackTheBlue https://t.co/CxoQlT7dU6
— Rodney Anderson (@rodneyanderson) July 19, 2016
While some people think this proposal is a bad idea:
person: racism exists, confederate flag IS bad!!!!
same person: Police Protection Act?? YESSS!!!
me: pic.twitter.com/HkGfcnVxiS— carlosemi (@carldayz) July 20, 2016
I’ll take solving the wrong problem for $100, Alex – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces Police Protection Act https://t.co/bMzWhyzp5m
— Mike Rastiello (@mikerastiello) July 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/Hueicide/status/755492389544796160
Throwing fuel on the fire
Texas governor makes bid to extend hate crime protections to cops – Police Protection Act https://t.co/lCLUBBCbN9
— Kronstadt (@The_Jag_10) July 19, 2016
Let’s hope both sides calm down, so we can prevent another horrible attack.
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