Rosebunse t1_j75gsi7 wrote on February 4, 2023 at 5:19 AM

Reply to comment by wombatlegs in Miami Police Department unveils new cruiser covered in images of Africa for Black History Month by stevejobs_rim

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 on February 4, 2023 at 5:22 AM

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 on February 4, 2023 at 5:25 AM

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 on February 4, 2023 at 5:27 AM

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 on February 4, 2023 at 1:57 PM

They’re saying anything less than justice is just complacency with racial inequity as part of life.