[Golf Topic] Woods' Harsh Criticism: "Floyd's Death Incident Crossed the Line"

[Asia Economy Reporter Noo Rae] ○…The "resurrected golf emperor" Tiger Woods (USA, photo) sighs deeply.

On the 2nd (Korean time), he expressed his sorrow over the recent death of George Floyd, a Black man who died after a police officer pressed his knee on Floyd's neck, through his social media. He called it "a clear tragedy that crossed the line" and said, "I offer my condolences to Floyd, his family, and everyone hurt by this incident." The Floyd incident occurred last month in Minnesota, USA. A white police officer pressed Floyd's neck, who was handcuffed, for more than 8 minutes, causing his death.

Protests against this are spreading beyond the United States to the entire world. U.S. President Donald Trump declared a tough stance, saying he would "mobilize all resources, including the military, to suppress violent protests." Woods said, "I usually have deep respect for the police," but added, "They are trained on when, where, and how to use force, but this shocking tragedy clearly crossed the line," criticizing the incident.

Woods recalled the intensified protests by Black people against racial discrimination in Los Angeles, California, USA, in 1992. He expressed the opinion that "education is the best way to prevent such incidents." Regarding the recent protests showing some violent tendencies, he suggested, "We can achieve our goals without burning our neighbors," and proposed, "Through constructive and honest dialogue, we can create a safer and more united society."

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