Introduction
White supremacists have taken the spotlight of violent crime offenders in recent years. There are violent conflicts that have occurred due to their actions, all of which could have been prevented by the organized efforts of the U.S. government. The documentary “Documenting hate: Charlottesville” by PBS sheds light on a possible course of activities against hate crimes. This paper will analyze how events similar to the Charlottesville rally can be prevented.
Discussion
The video clearly reveals the flaws in the official response to the situation in Charlottesville. Police officers were entirely inactive, despite having crimes occurring next to the department (FRONTLINE PBS | Official, 2019, 00:09:52). It is their duty to prevent violent confrontations, and there was an apparent need to increase the attention to the Charlottesville rally. At the same time, there were only several people who participated in the confrontation and got arrested (FRONTLINE PBS | Official, 2019, 00:16:01). This fact served as an indicator that such events are not strictly discouraged, and communities will continue to suffer from them. In order to heal these targeted communities, issuing strict punishments to offenders can restore peopleās faith in the justice system. It is essential to enact policies for alarming the authorities regarding potentially violent mass gatherings. Moreover, the justice system can enact policies that replace prison time with alternative punishments. Imprisonment plays a role in increasing the occurrence of racial hate crimes, as prisons serve as the pipeline for violent racists (FRONTLINE PBS | Official, 2019, 00:24:30). In order to protect communities from hate crimes, this phenomenon must be eradicated.
Conclusion
In conclusion, law enforcement and the justice system can prevent violent conflict escalations by ensuring that people do not get involved in violent ideologies, and those who did could not cause mayhem with impunity. It is essential to ensure that the word of law is followed and no crime is left unpunished. Policies that ensure the spread of information regarding possible hate crimes must be promoted on a national level.
Reference
FRONTLINE PBS | Official. (2019). Documenting Hate: Charlottesville (full film) | FRONTLINE [Video]. YouTube. Web.