Something has to be done. I believe President Obama when he states he will personally see to the changes made by the commission.
The militarization of the local police has to stop.
There are generals and commanders in Afghanistan that regularly walk among the people without bullet proof vests and unarmed. They do that deliberately to build a relationship with the people of trust. They even attend local meetings with leaders of the government. They apologize for mistakes and make financial amends to the families aggrieved.
The people of color in the USA are compromised and I know they are correct. This process will take 90 days. There will be others that die during that time. I encourage everyone to write The Policing Commission and make real life facts known to them. It is important not to leave a stone unturned. The facts, not the myths. Also the fear is important. The Policing Commission has to understand these complaints are NOT empty that they come from within an American community of people of color that profoundly believe their children are compromised before they are old enough to speak. That compromise comes as a birth right in some ethnicities in the USA and it is completely unacceptable.
This is their chance to be heard and make a difference. Do it. Don't think twice about retribution or fear. This information will be confidential for the most part, although part of the permanent record. Perhaps the Commission will seal the personal records if stated in the letter.
Ninty days is not long. Young Black Men should write and state their concerns especially. It is important and this Commission proves how important it is.
Participate.
The militarization of the local police has to stop.
There are generals and commanders in Afghanistan that regularly walk among the people without bullet proof vests and unarmed. They do that deliberately to build a relationship with the people of trust. They even attend local meetings with leaders of the government. They apologize for mistakes and make financial amends to the families aggrieved.
The people of color in the USA are compromised and I know they are correct. This process will take 90 days. There will be others that die during that time. I encourage everyone to write The Policing Commission and make real life facts known to them. It is important not to leave a stone unturned. The facts, not the myths. Also the fear is important. The Policing Commission has to understand these complaints are NOT empty that they come from within an American community of people of color that profoundly believe their children are compromised before they are old enough to speak. That compromise comes as a birth right in some ethnicities in the USA and it is completely unacceptable.
This is their chance to be heard and make a difference. Do it. Don't think twice about retribution or fear. This information will be confidential for the most part, although part of the permanent record. Perhaps the Commission will seal the personal records if stated in the letter.
Ninty days is not long. Young Black Men should write and state their concerns especially. It is important and this Commission proves how important it is.
Participate.
