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In reply to the discussion: Just saw Kamau Bell on CNN still defending the phrase "defund the police". [View all]Oneironaut
(5,486 posts)Outside of Leftist spaces, defund the police is a non-starter and gift to Republicans. It started in far-left echo chambers, and only resonates with people who dont need to be convinced.
Wtf is so hard with using reform the police instead of a phrase that invokes an apocalyptic, lawless society? Were going to give 2022 to them on a platter if we continue to use this term.
Stop! Please, Im begging you. Stop using this term! It doesnt even accurately describe what were trying to do: shifting police resources away from militarized foot soldiers to specialists based on the situation.
Again, the people who like this slogan dont need to be convinced. Theyre already on our side. Defund the Police is terrible messaging that needs intervention from Democratic leaders. Please!