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Blackulor OP t1_irsnc8k wrote

Thanks for all the info. The person had a knife but was basically incapacitated, couldn’t stand or speak really. I watched them for about fifteen minutes. I would never ever call the police. But I understand the sentiment. The idea that they would make the situation better in any way seems silly to me. You know, because of what an evil and morally bankrupt organization they are and have always been. Being the racist martial arm of the ruling class and all that. I do wish there was someone to call for the obviously mentally ill that wouldn’t be likely to shoot them because they are waving a knife around or otherwise destroy their already precarious existence.

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werewolfmanjack t1_irvrtrc wrote

Next time you feel the need to publicly congratulate yourself by dunking the most lukewarm take possible, just let it go. The consensus on this very liberally minded board is that your situational instincts are misguided. Your public admission of inaction will likely lead to someone else’s misfortune. When an innocent bystander gets their face slashed by this person, that’s on you.

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Blackulor OP t1_irvt9ha wrote

My situational instincts are lukewarm it’s true. Dunking probably feels nice. Is it just me that takes the hit or will the other folks around also be to blame? Will we bear collective guilt for the misfortune of the slashee or the slasher?

Abolish the police. Help the unfortunate.

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Seasnek t1_irvion4 wrote

https://www.providenceri.gov/city-of-providence-announces-next-steps-in-creation-of-behavioral-health-crisis-response-program/

City Councilor Nirva LaFortune worked with community to create the alternative crisis response program. I believe this is what you’re looking for?

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Blackulor OP t1_irvz7mi wrote

Thanks for this.

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Seasnek t1_irxxqd0 wrote

Do you know who your city councilor is? Also all the mayoral candidates support some kind of alternative police crisis unit. You should reach out to your city councilor about this.

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mightynifty_2 t1_irvnr1t wrote

Did you just make this entire story up so you could get a dig at the cops?

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Blackulor OP t1_irvpn9q wrote

No. The cops dig themselves. But I try not to miss any opportunity preach abolition. Abolish the police.

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