Isaac Yeffet Quotes


There is no comparison between the training here and the training in Israel.


Citations

Yeffet, Isaac. Quoted in "The Illusion of Security," by Donald L. Barlett and James B. Steele, Time, Time Inc., 19 Nov. 2001, p. 39.

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This incredible statement was made by the Governor when in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina she had been given exaggerated reports of attacks on police and looting. She activated the Louisiana National Guard units which had military police training and was announcing it. The National Guard however was under good discipline and were well trained so their officers and training prevented them from shooting people. The New Orleans police department however was even before Katrina one of the worst in the nation. Some of the police officers took the Governor’s statement as the OK to shoot in situations where such deadly force was against the law. There were 9 police shooting deaths. In most of the cases, the victims were unarmed and were not even fleeing. The U. S. Justice Department has indicted some New Orleans policemen in the shootings. Some argue that the Governors statement could have been a major factor in giving the green light.