In a stunning development that has both thrilled and scandalized New Yorkers, former Marine Daniel Penny, acquitted of manslaughter charges in the death of Jordan Neely on a subway train in May 2023, has been spotted once again riding the MTA's complex network.
Many commuters have expressed a newfound sense of security. "I was on the F train this morning, and I swear, the air felt cleaner, the seats felt softer. Just knowing Daniel Penny could be on this train, it's like a guardian angel is watching over us," exclaimed Julia Black, a Brooklyn resident.
"The subway has never felt this safe," agreed Larry Sealy, a daily commuter from Queens, who insists the mere possibility of Penny's presence has transformed his morning commute into something akin to a pleasant stroll through Central Park when Rudy Giuliani was mayor.
However, this sentiment is not share by New York City’s loudest minority.
A group of activists argue that Penny's return is a direct affront to social justice. "Saving lives should never be an excuse to endanger black lives," stated activist Imani Jackson, who suggests Penny should be banned from the subway.
"There are too many white people on the subway, and Daniel has shown he can't be trusted to leave black people the hell alone while they try to address this issue," she added, echoing the sentiments of a very tiny, but loud, minority who are still reeling from the Neely incident.
Governor Kathy Hochul's policies have come under scrutiny amidst Penny’s controversial return to the subway. Critics have lambasted her for failing to ensure subway safety, especially after the horrific incident where a woman was set ablaze on an F train in Brooklyn, leading to her death.
"Governor Hochul introduces a congestion tax, but what about the congestion of crime in our subways?" questioned Mark Stevens, a local politician. "Her focus seems to be on taxing us out of our cars instead of securing our public transport," he added.
Others, however, have come to Gov. Hochul’s defense, praising her for standing firm against what they call mob rule over safety concerns.
"Governor Hochul is right to resist the pressure to compromise on equity and inclusion for the illusion of safety. Not every threat needs a Penny to tackle it," argued Devon Brown, a supporter of the Governor's more radical, anti-American policies.
“Violent crime rates are down in New York City. Sure, we have criminals like Penny who prevent us from getting to 0% violent crime, but we’re well on our way with Hochul’s policy agenda focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion,” the self-proclaimed socialist added.
Daniel Penny, aged 26 at the time of the incident, was charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide following the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man with a criminal history and mental health issues.
Penny's defense revolved around self-defense and protecting fellow passengers from Neely's erratic behavior. He was acquitted on December 9, 2024, after a sham trial that demonized defending fellow Americans against real threats of harm and potential death.
The United States Marine’s return to the subway system has reignited the debate over crime, public safety, and the right to self-defense in America’s most populous city.
To his supporters, he embodies the courage needed to stand against the chaos and violent criminals that have plagued New York's transit system.
To his detractors, he represents a grim reminder that the mainstream media has manufactured race tensions, manipulating people into thinking that defending lives against a crazed lunatic is an act of racism and not heroism.
For now, Daniel Penny’s presence on the subway is both a symbol of reassurance for some and a reason to cry and feel victimized for others.
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