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In reply to the discussion: I don't think this is the way to go. [View all]cayugafalls
(5,640 posts)24. To expand on your example, racism is endemic to the entire culture of America.
There has to be solid good education as a number 1 priority for everyone. No more elitist bullshit and schools based on income.
I agree it will be a lot of work.
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We probably need a police force in some form. I like the idea of removing all federal funds if
Doremus
Jun 2020
#4
White supremacists and arrogant assholes. I don't want to de-fund the police departments,
BComplex
Jun 2020
#13
My thought is that if the FBI monitors these groups and knew they were infiltrating
cayugafalls
Jun 2020
#14
I know. I'm listening to MSNBC right now, and so many chiefs of police are really trying to get it
BComplex
Jun 2020
#26
I think it has to be abolished and we look at other models to keep our communities safe.
WhiskeyGrinder
Jun 2020
#20
To expand on your example, racism is endemic to the entire culture of America.
cayugafalls
Jun 2020
#24
Cop brutality happened before Trump, and it will continue to happen after as long as the current
WhiskeyGrinder
Jun 2020
#43
"I'd rather have a cop on my side who will look the other way if I'm being naughty in defense of my
WhiskeyGrinder
Jun 2020
#55
I doubt the word "defund" is going to get much traction, from VP Biden or any other major candidate
Tommy_Carcetti
Jun 2020
#8