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Old 05-30-2020, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by davem4616 View Post
I get that there needs to be consequences for bigoted people with racist attitudes....and that needs be a piece of the puzzle...but if that's it, then it's just kicking the damn can down the street once again, the underlying systemic issues need to be addressed...otherwise, nothing ever changes
Getting rid of bad cops, who are free to exercise their racism/bigotry (because other LEO's are afraid to speak up) and will therefore engender more trust in the police by communities of color...is a BIG first step.

Then we can begin addressing the other..."underlying systemic issues."

Which, if I might ask...what do you think those issues are?