photo Joanne Chesimard killed a NJ State Trooper in 1979
Heather Darling Morris County Lawyer
“I have remained silent all week about the issue and only expressed my condolences for the family of the officers. This time I’m going to say that what has apparently become the hunting of police officers must stop now! Taking guns from people will not stop trucks, bombs or any of the other methods people have employed to cause harm to officers and others. This is a societal issue that needs to be addressed. The criminals have more rights than the law-abiding citizens. Those in a position to change the situation need to take action now. We need tougher sentencing for crimes and we also need better coping mechanisms for individuals. Simply medicating the world and permitting everyone to abdicate responsibility by claiming some random diagnosis is not solving any problems, it is only making things worse.”