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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDefund the police by 33.8%
Oppressed groups are frequently placed in the situation of being listened to only if we frame our ideas in the language that is familiar to and comfortable for a dominant group. This requirement often changes the meaning of our ideas and works to elevate the ideas of dominant groups.
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Defund the police by 33.8% (Original Post)
tonedevil
Jun 2020
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ProfessorGAC
(76,155 posts)1. This, I Like
We can decide on the number.
First, we eliminate the budget for any further tactical gear. Keep what you've got. Nothing new.
Every bad guy doesn't have an AK-47.
soothsayer
(38,601 posts)2. But they score military leftovers for free
...if they engage in some nonsensical anti-terror stuff, if I recall correctly. Which is why you see ludicrous terrorism charges sometimes.
So weve got to end that practice somehow.
ProfessorGAC
(76,155 posts)3. They Pay For Shipping?
Don't know it for sure, but I can't envision the military saying "Come take it.", then paying for shipping.
Prohibit funds used to transport.
Same effect. Assuming of course, my guess is correct.
