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In reply to the discussion: It Is Time We Treat Police Brutality as a National Crisis [View all]Shandris
(3,447 posts)44. You're absolutely right...but you're wasting your time.
There is money to be made in making sure this remains a white vs black problem instead of moneyed problem, and hence it will only be examined under that lens.
See, if we can make blacks and whites hate and distrust each other, then organizations that profit from that have eternal political relevance. So despite the experience of poor whites and hispanics, their (our) concerns are of no concern. There's not enough money in fighting for actual problems, and there is NO money in gaining solutions.
Rules for Radicals. Always have a target to attack and make sure there is always something TO attack or you lose your own power. Make everything a racial argument and you'll never have to worry about a steady flow of funding.
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Well, as nasty as the truth is...there are a whole lot of "bad apples" in the police barrel, no?
drynberg
Aug 2014
#49
The militarization of the police is a CIVIC CHOICE and it can be REVERSED
alcibiades_mystery
Aug 2014
#3
We need a national commission on law enforcement standards and practices.
Comrade Grumpy
Aug 2014
#17
Often the only difference between the criminals and the police is the uniform. n/t
A Simple Game
Aug 2014
#32