The Death Of Jordan Neely, Or The Hanging Of A Hero?

The incident of Jordan Neely's death on a New York City subway has prompted controversy and discussions on the use of force, as well as the mental health challenges faced by the homeless population in the city.

Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man, died after being held in a chokehold, sleeper hold, or possibly just a headlock, but the media has already dubbed it a “chokehold.” The incident continued for approximately 15 minutes on a NYC subway, according to witnesses. The occurrence was witnessed by several riders, and Neely's death has subsequently been ruled a homicide. Of course, the fact that the NYC subway system has become one of the most dangerous places in New York, and that the chance of one being mugged, robbed, or killed has gone up exponentially since D.A. Bragg was elected has been left of out the narrative surrounding this situation.

In the case of Jordan Neely, the individual who held him down was not a law enforcement officer, but a civilian who had served in the military. He held Neely down – reportedly to protect Neely and others around him. According to reports, the individual had been discharged from the Marines and was attending college at the time of the incident. He seemingly had no prior criminal record.

It's unclear what led to the incident on the subway or why Neely was being held down.  It is worth noting that Neely was known to have severe mental health problems and had been ranked very high on the NYC most dangerous homeless list prior to the incident. This raises questions about how the city addresses mental health issues and homelessness, and whether more could be done to prevent incidents like this from occurring. While the man who held Neely down may have been trying to restrain him, it's unclear whether he had the training and expertise to do it effectively. It's also worth noting that other passengers on the subway train reportedly assisted the man in holding Neely down. While it's understandable that people are upset about Neely's death and want to see justice served, it's important to remember that the man who held him down was helping the subway riders, and Neely is not guilty of any crime. At the same time, it's clear that more needs to be done to address the underlying issues that led to this tragic incident. This shows once again that NYC needs more cops on the beat and in the subways.

Since the incident, protests and riots have occurred, with rioters calling for justice for Neely. However, what has been overlooked by the media is that the man who intervened to help diffuse the situation as a good Samaritan was not a vigilante, he saw a problem and tried to intervene to stop it. According to reports, the Marine tried to talk to Neely and calm him down but was not successful. Despite all efforts to help, these few men – especially the young marine have not received recognition for their actions instead, they have been vilified.

In the end, the death of Jordan Neely is a tragic reminder of the many challenges facing cities like New York. It's a call for action and change. This a call to recognize the deterioration of the city, and address the underlying issues that led to this incident. Start by enforcing the law, untying the hands of the cops so that they can do their job. Recognize that America is a country of laws, traditions, and values. America is a country where the government needs to follow the agenda set by our founding fathers, not the agendas being devised by the floundering fools currently in office.

The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the positions of American Liberty News.

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