[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

I know many Black who are afraid of swimming and water. They did not have access to city pools because they were NOT allowed in. Whites were and became accustomed and adept at swimming. It became an irrational fear of water for Blacks. The Police have taken on a SOMEWHAT (?) type of somewhat irrational fear for Blacks. So, if drunk or high, Blacks are more likely than Whites to run or fight the Police than an identically drunk or high White. It is just enough to drive them over the edge. That would be a good time to have Both Social Workers and Police on the scene.

In many, the old "lizard brain" is hardwired to be afraid...of young black men.

It might not even be a conscious effort, but simply a reversion to...'reaction, versus thoughtful action.'