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Related: About this forum'Is This America?': Officer Dunn Recalls Racist Abuse He Faced During Capitol Riot - NBC News
Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn recalled what he experienced on January 6 and described the racist abuse he says he faced from the rioters during the first hearing of the select committee. Aired on 07/27/2021.
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'Is This America?': Officer Dunn Recalls Racist Abuse He Faced During Capitol Riot - NBC News (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Jul 2021
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twodogsbarking
(17,924 posts)1. Yep, this is America.
Not like the brochure, eh.
elias7
(4,229 posts)2. What struck me most is where was the backup?
Committee should focus on why these officers were left alone for so long
SallyHemmings
(1,948 posts)3. YES IT IS
I wish I was surprised by his testimony. The insurrectionists tried to recruit some of the white officers AND reminded the black and brown officers of what they and far too many determined their place in America.
America is a concept that strives to be a "more perfect union". The lack of perfection has been on full display.
