A grizzly attack portrayed the anger in current politics before a debate between Kentucky senatorial candidates Jack Conway and Rand Paul.
In an outrageous video released last month, female protestor Lauren Valle became a victim in what was supposed to be a peaceful rally for Paul.
She is shown being purposely pushed to the ground while a man puts his foot on her and begins to step down hard on her shoulders and head.
Her injuries were so severe that she was hospitalized and suffered a concussion.
The man in the video, Tim Profitt, even admitted to committing the heinous act, but what’s worse is that he asked for an apology by Valle. Profitt might be alone in his defense, because Valle is seeking prosecution charges for assault to the fullest extent.
Profitt has been served with a criminal summons ordering him to appear before a Fayette County District Court judge.
Profitt’s actions were of cruel and ballistic nature, and the consequences should be served accordingly. Others that feel this way started an online petition to make sure that his prosecution charges follow through.
The petition reads, “I am writing to demand that you move forward with prosecuting Tim Profitt for assault and that you do so to the fullest extent of the law. No slaps on the wrist, no case dismissed, no excuses.
“Profitt’s actions — stomping on the head of a helpless woman — were appalling. But the fact that they occurred in a political context makes them especially chilling. Profitt deserves to be prosecuted, and I am demanding you do so.”
The petition says it all. Profitt does not deserve an excuse and hardly deserves a defense attorney.
The video clearly shows Profitt physically assaulting Valle, so there should be no ifs, ands or buts about it. He should at least expect to receive charges for third degree assault — if not second-degree assault — resulting in no less than two years in county jail.
Protestors at political rallies should expect a little back talk from their opposing party, but to get violent about it is completely inappropriate and uncivil. The protestors’ purpose should be to demonstrate support for their party, not attack innocent people with differing views.
When attacks happen, their purpose will not be taken seriously and neither will their defense. People like Profitt should be ready to face the repercussions of their actions when they commit violent crimes; he is no exception to the rule.
Merina Mesa is a communications junior and may be reached at [email protected].
Another misleading/inappropriate headline from the DC. This opinion has nothing to do with the tea party's ethics. Perhaps the editor should read past the first graph and avoid making blanket statements. One man at a rally does not represent a consensus.
Nonetheless, Profitt's actions were horrendous. There is overwhelming evidence of assault, and as a result he was served a criminal summons. Now it's only a matter of waiting to see if justice is served.
The Daily Cougar's Opinion section has been running some downright outrageously improperly titled liberal articles that really have no basis in reality. I think the editor may have it in for the Tea Party…maybe conservatives in general. A guy stomps on a woman's head. It is undoubtedly wrong. But it's also wrong to state something so sweeping.