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In reply to the discussion: As a 67 year old white man, let me address this to my fellow Caucasians: [View all]AllyCat
(16,039 posts)The idea was for allies to pull over and stand with black motorists or pedestrians stopped or otherwise detained by the police. Admittedly, it seemed frightening to me and that made me feel that I should do it. Thoughts? Would that be helpful? I've read accounts of black citizens detained on the streets and having a passerby stop passing and stand with him or her, and that was what seemed to make the citizen able to continue on with the day instead of be brutalized or arrested.
It is frustrating that certain groups of people should need someone to do this. None of us should need to have an "escort" or "buddy" to get through our day. But if this would somehow show solidarity and start to turn the tide of murder, brutality, and injustice, I will do it.
Thanks for your opinion, 1SBM