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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhy it would be a good idea for Democrats to work with Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) on police reform?
It should be noted that Scott is the only African-American Republican in the US Senate.
Democrats would be able to put pressure on the entire Republican caucus if they work with Scott to come up with real "police reform". The public should be kept abreast of their negotiations.
In my opinion, this would be a good strategy for the Democrats.
Demsrule86
(68,555 posts)SamKnause
(13,101 posts)It does nothing to reform the police.
The republicans do not want to change anything about the police.
It doesn't ban choke holds.
It doesn't address police immunity.
It doesn't address the militarization of the police.
It doesn't address the power of police "unions".
They are not interested in reform
Tim Scott is not interested in reform.
kentuck
(111,079 posts)Tim Scott can be persuaded to support "real" police reform. The rest of the Republican Party cannot.
That is why it would be wise to work with Scott and to make all proposals public information.
lark
(23,094 posts)Don't think there's any give and take with any repugs, even him, they just want window dressing and pretense.
Demsrule86
(68,555 posts)Me.
(35,454 posts)as his suggestions seemed pretty weak tea to me. And if it is part of the deal that his plan be followed to the exclusion to others then I don't think so. The only possibility would be a set in stone agreement that the Dems can offer amendments.
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)If they were sincere, they could always start with the reforms of the Obama administration that were subsequently trashed by this one and build on those.
Me.
(35,454 posts)They could start with chokeholds. I've never been impressed with Sen. Scott and his 'suggestions' make him a definite disappointment. How could he come out, and with a straight face, present that reform bill?
jmg257
(11,996 posts)Get your point across!
Demsrule86
(68,555 posts)after the election.
jmg257
(11,996 posts)Demsrule86
(68,555 posts)jmg257
(11,996 posts)Once trump is gone!!!
StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)Especially if he's black, since that makes some white people think he's a worthy expert on the topic.
Wounded Bear
(58,647 posts)and Sen Scott's proposed bill does exactly that.
lsewpershad
(2,620 posts)Timmy should work with the dems.
kentuck
(111,079 posts)But don't say it out loud.
That's the strategy.
kentuck
(111,079 posts)Can we really not see?