Photo: The Irish Times
The steps in front of the chambers of Congress are probably the last place to find the creators of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Although, in the wake of the terrible tragedies across America over the last few years, both feel a sense of duty. A duty to speak out in protest over the killings of young black men (and women) at the hands of police officers. What does this have to do with ice cream?
Ice cream is enjoyed by many across the world. Just look at the success over the decades from sales of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. People from all walks of life enjoy ice cream. And for that simple reason, the founders of the ice cream company have chosen to through their values (and morals) behind the brand. As a result, both are speaking out against the 'qualified immunity that police officers possess in carrying out their daily duty.
In the video below, MSNBC's news host Ari Melber interviews the founders of the extremely successful ice cream company about 'qualified immunity:
I do not pretend to understand the daily life of a police officer. I have the utmost respect for police officers. But when tragedies occur, change needs to occur. Stay tuned!
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