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67. Judging by his accent and demeanor, Officer Chang, the Park Police officer, was probably brought

Wed Apr 14, 2021, 10:34 AM

Apr 2021

up with different cultural values, not yet steeped in traditional American racism. Unlike the other four officers, Chang treated the two passengers with professionalism and restraint, he didn't immediately start barking out orders, using the f-bomb at every opportunity, didn't pull out his weapon or taser, handcuff, arrest or rough up anyone.

No public official should approach people with aggression and profanity, screaming threats and brandishing weapons. No one would tolerate this behavior from some guy at the DMV, they would be fired immediately. Yet cops do it with impunity, particularly when dealing with minorities.

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Pretty much. n/t Ms. Toad Apr 2021 #22

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I missed the earlier bits - Ms. Toad Apr 2021 #34

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Hmm . . . so in addition to the generally realistic fear that most Ms. Toad Apr 2021 #39

It's culturally ingrained fear Deminpenn Apr 2021 #60

I agree Sunsky Apr 2021 #61

You make excellent points Deminpenn Apr 2021 #68

My suggestion was that Floyd had that + Ms. Toad Apr 2021 #66

Judging by his accent and demeanor, Officer Chang, the Park Police officer, was probably brought sop Apr 2021 #67

So 'Trying to Breathe while Black' Aussie105 Apr 2021 #40

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