wombatlegs t1_j757gdn wrote
Reply to comment by Rosebunse in Miami Police Department unveils new cruiser covered in images of Africa for Black History Month by stevejobs_rim
Hanlon's razor applies. But can somebody please explain simply to this poor foreigner why it could be "horrible racism"? Black History Month is intended to highlight the history of Blacks in the US, do I understand correctly? So the Africa theme misses the point perhaps, but why "racist"? (Keep it simple, I'm not up with the local politics)
Rosebunse t1_j75gsi7 wrote
The police are racist. There is no denying this. Putting generic African designs on their cars not only does nothing to change their policies, but it just highlights how they only pay lip service to diversity.
wombatlegs t1_j75h5h0 wrote
When I hear "there is no denying this", it sounds like a statement of faith, and no evidence is needed or will be listened to. That is bad. OK, I know Florida has a bad reputation, and I have no reason to defend them. But is that all we are going on? Why make such a blanket generalisation? What evidence? (I'm not there so a real question.) How is that sort of comment any different to race-based comments?
Rosebunse t1_j75hc9u wrote
I want you to find three reputable studies or facts which prove or at least suggest that there is reasonably outrageous forms of racism within Florida policing.
wombatlegs t1_j75hjnc wrote
Huh? I don't understand. I'm asking someone familiar with the local culture to explain why an African theme is "racist". What you are asking is a whole other level, and I know nothing about it, sorry.
thecowintheroom t1_j76lpo3 wrote
They’re saying anything less than justice is just complacency with racial inequity as part of life.
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wombatlegs t1_j76oma6 wrote
You know that's not true. Why say such a horrible thing? So much hatred in this forum, sadly. I weep for your country.
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