Joseph, you’re correct that Floyd had a criminal past, was arrested for criminal behavior and, it seems, resisted his detainment. However, he was restrained by handcuffs and under the guard of 4 officers. While police have a need to subdue criminals and defend themselves, they also have a resonsibility to maintain a basic level of humanity, which includes prisoners not dying while under their power. Although an initial autopsy has seemed to indicate that Floyd didn’t die of asphysixiation, it seems improbable that his treatment by police didn’t contribute to his demise. That’s the issue – if the police had a hand in his death, to whatever degree, they are thusly responsible.
