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True. And other 'problem' is 'facts' vs 'populism'. I think what happened in Minnesota is outrageous, but probably not as indicative of systematic problems as
by jariel 6y ago
True. And other 'problem' is 'facts' vs 'populism'.
I think what happened in Minnesota is outrageous, but probably not as indicative of systematic problems as some people might believe.
I don't think the 'cops are bad' narrative is healthy - BUT - it may be necessary to help fix the problem. Humans are lazy, we fear for our jobs, DA's may not react until there is political pressure and everyone is throwing everyone under the bus.
It's also worth remembering that almost every single measure of 'inequality' has been steadily improving over the last 30 years and our current 'race war conditions' may be really just a function of Twitter, Social Media, and ever more biased press on all sides, jockeying for clicks and attention.
- diob 6y agoI'll say to you what I end up saying to everyone who has this view, read the The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness. I can guarantee that if you read that book and look at the data, you'll change your mind. Believe me, it'll cover every single talking point you probably have.