Reflections on the Good Samaritan Ethic
New American Prophet ^ | December12, 2024 | Dr. Jerry Newcombe
Posted on 12/12/2024 5:35:58 AM PST by Rev M. Bresciani
We have heard so much talk about “Good Samaritans” these days—especially with the Daniel Penny case in the news. As of this writing, Penny was just cleared of charges in the criminal case against him.
Penny physically subdued Jordan Neely, a homeless, allegedly mentally ill man, who was threatening other riders in a subway in New York City in May 2023. Neely, who had previously been arrested 42 times, including three times for assaulting women on the subway, died shortly after the incident, which was recorded on video by a bystander. Penny was white. Neely was black.
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TOPICS: Miscellaneous; Society
KEYWORDS: danielpenny; goodsamaritan
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