Sandra Bland unwittingly became another statistic in the bubbling cauldron of racism coupled with a policeman's over-reach of power. Some ask "How could this happen in America". Others like CNN's Don Lemon find fault with how Ms. Bland did not conduct herself during the stop while other journalist from Time Magazine offers a primer on "our rights as citizens" to allay the fears of the general public, although the pieces are largely directed towards black Americans. But the truth is, every American, regardless of race, can experience an encounter with law enforcement personnel, with the same results that ended the life of Ms. Bland.
