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The word "uncommon" is very subjective here. According to this article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-myth-of-systemic-police-racism-11591119883 https://www.
by tuesdayrain 6y ago
The word "uncommon" is very subjective here. According to this article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-myth-of-systemic-police-racism-11591119883 https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-myth-of-systemic-police-rac... police shot 9 unarmed black people in 2019. 9 deaths out of 375 million annual civilian contacts is fairly uncommon in my opinion.
- jdsully 6y agoBack before shows like Live PD and COPS were taken off the air earlier this year - watching them made very clear people in marginalized communities could expect more frequent and less courteous interactions with police. People were frequently followed and pulled over for things I would never be stopped for. After the stop its made clear the officer wants an opportunity to search, not to merely talk about whatever traffic infraction was the pretext. Another scenario I never experience.
- treeman79 6y agoWhite as snow buddy gets pulled over constantly. Great guy, Does volunteer work for police on occasion. He drives a piece of crap car and frankly is a little sketchy looking. Loved to cruise around late at night. Had multiple encounters with police whenever I hung out with him. Never any before or since. Problems eased up some when he upgraded to a slightly less beat up car.
- NeutronStar 6y agoAre you implying that poor people commit more petty crimes? Are you racist? /s