Widow Of Overland Park Police | Ethics Of Protest & Pandemic

By Steve Kraske,

Elizabeth Ruiz, Danie Alexander, Luke X. Martin

Published June 9, 2020 at 1:57 PM CDT

A large crowd carrying placards and signs, some bearing the face of George Floyd, face off against a line of police officers on the Country Club Plaza during protests this summer. — A large crowd carrying placards and signs, some bearing the face of George Floyd, face off against a line of police officers on the night of May 30 on the Country Club Plaza.

Segment 1, beginning at 3:05: Corrine Mosher has experienced an outpouring of support since the death of her husband.

On May 3, Overland Park Police Officer Michael Mosher was shot and killed following a hit-and-run in Johnson County, Kansas. Mosher was the first Overland Park officer killed in more than three decades. His widow, Corinne, spoke about how the family is coping with the loss.

Corinne Mosher, firearms instructor and competitive shooter

Segment 2, beginning at 32:15: The Ethics Professors' take on destructive protests and mask-wearing during the pandemic.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and widespread Black Lives Matter protests have thrown some heavy moral questions into the national air, namely: Is destructive protest ever justified? And does a personal right to not wear a mask trump the right of others to be safe and healthy?

Wayne Vaught, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs at Utah Valley University
George Yancy, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Philosophy at Emory University and a Montgomery Fellow at Dartmouth College

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Steve Kraske

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Elizabeth Ruiz

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Danie Alexander

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Luke X. Martin

As culture editor, I help you embrace what makes Kansas City fun and vibrant, whether it’s a championship sports franchise or a little-known wonder. I work with reporters to ensure KCUR stories on art, culture, and race fully reflect our diverse home so readers and listeners can take full advantage of what the metro has to offer. Email me at luke@kcur.org.

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