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In reply to the discussion: Today I saw white privilege in action --Update [View all]KentuckyWoman
(6,679 posts)We need a police force we can trust. We don't have that and never have in my lifetime.
I have been on the receiving end of overzealous cops. I shudder to think what would be the result if I were a black man. I have had moments in Atlanta ... in a not the greatest neighborhood when someone looked to be in trouble.... I might have called police but didn't. Why? Because I didn't want to give the police another excuse to murder unarmed black men. I always wondered if the persons got home safe.
I'm on the back half of my 70's now found having a head of white hair with a sickly husband provides far more freedom to speak out in the moment when I see things. By God if I'm going to be provided better treatment, then I'm going to make authorities who do that look at it. Don't treat me worse... treat everyone like you treat me.