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13. from the article

Reply to BeckyDem (Original post)

Sat Aug 24, 2019, 08:21 PM

Aug 2019

encouraged by elements of the Sanders and Warren plans. Both, for example, have proposed federal legislation to curtail “qualified immunity” for police officers accused of misconduct and brutality.

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what this means is when a cop murders someone they can be held accountable for it in civil cases too....a lot of what police do they would think twice about if it meant they would actually have to pay for it..instead of the cost being passed on to the taxpayers (which is what happens now)

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Sanders And Warren Just Released the Most Decarceral Criminal Justice Platforms Ever [View all] BeckyDem Aug 2019 OP

Im too old to parse the meaning of words marybourg Aug 2019 #1

anti-incarceration focused, example: 'We need to lower the prison population, so I am running for DA Celerity Aug 2019 #6

So couldnt he just say : I am running as an marybourg Aug 2019 #8

carceral space is an academic term for prisons and other forms of forced confinement, including Celerity Aug 2019 #9

Thank you for all your input in my thread! BeckyDem Aug 2019 #14

yw! Celerity Aug 2019 #19

Well, just think. Now you have learned a new word. pangaia Aug 2019 #10

One could do so yes, but English is a large (words-wise) language, and I think that whoever chooses Celerity Aug 2019 #11

Cool, thanks for teaching me a new word Clash City Rocker Aug 2019 #2

yes, a philosophy of justice that is not 'lock 'em and throw away the key' focused Celerity Aug 2019 #7

decarceral: meaning actively opposing jailing people as a response to crime bluewater Aug 2019 #3

Hmmm DarthDem Aug 2019 #4

the base word 'carceral' is hundreds of years old, dating back at least to 16th century Celerity Aug 2019 #12

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Aug 2019 #5

You're very welcome! BeckyDem Aug 2019 #15

from the article questionseverything Aug 2019 #13

+1 Yes, which is what we need. BeckyDem Aug 2019 #16

I support decarceration. A decarceration plan that doesn't address the police is incomplete. WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2019 #17

Well said. Thank you. BeckyDem Aug 2019 #18

Not a fan of any piece that links Warren and Sanders pecosbob Aug 2019 #20