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thisisatestof2 31 points ago +31 / -0

One better..

My town had a BLM protest that marched to the PD. It was peaceful with the usual chants but quickly turned into demands for the 10 or so officers outside to take a knee. The chief came out and gave a brief speech acknowledge what happened in MPLS was wrong and how the <town> PD constantly trains in proper protocols, updates them as needed, fully investigates any complaints. etc. however they would not take a knee as it is political issue.

The BLM crowd was very upset at this and talking among them selves and speeches they were saying this just proves they are all bad cops, they want to kill us, fuck 12, etc. The Chief let them have the rant and came back and offered to pray with them, they "accepted" that but still demanded them to kneel. After the prayer they stomped off mostly upset they couldn't get them to kneel.

Their goal was to get a photo op that changes nothing or has no discussion about issues. They wanted symbolism over substance and didn't get it. I will be writing the chief a letter this weekend to thank him.

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IForgot 4 points ago +4 / -0

They probably wanted to get a video of it for TikTok likes & followers.

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HiddenDekuScrub 4 points ago +4 / -0

That is amazing.

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IForgot 2 points ago +2 / -0

If these kids really believed police officers were bad, and really wanted to do something about they could become the better officers they want to see in the world.

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TrumpBringsLight 3 points ago +3 / -0

That's a good point, BUT....

Their issue is not a bad cop here or there but that there is systemic racism in all of society. They want the whole "system" torn up.

If you care for the future, don't give these loonies an inch.