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To get some context on the "racist" comment, Google [bart killings]. There are multiple cases of BART transit cops shooting unarmed people of color. Also, the
by drhayes9 13y ago
To get some context on the "racist" comment, Google [bart killings]. There are multiple cases of BART transit cops shooting unarmed people of color.
Also, the Oakland police department was on the verge of Federal takeover last year largely due to a series of racist-overtoned cases.
- cromwellian 13y agoThat's not really Silicon Valley specific. The entire criminal justice system in the US is racist. Just look at how "Stand Your Ground" laws are applied when African Americans are defending themselves.
- RogerL 13y agoThe article did not say the bay area is uniquely, or especially racist, it was just stating that there is noticable racism here. Which there is. More than Vancouver I have no idea.
- coolsunglasses 13y agoI've heard it argued that it's predominantly AAs that use and benefit from SYG.