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ubiquitin
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While black on black crime is certainly a problem:

a. that is largely gang violence which while bad, if a perosn isnt involved in a gang he is unlikely to be killed by “black crime” for driving round with a busted taillight or selling loose cigarettes.

b. PArt of the problem is the lack of accoumtability. We all saw the video of Eric Garner’s death (execution?). I definitely understand losing faith in the system when his murderers (whether intentional or not) wont even stand trial for their crime (again intentional or not).

c. Police should be held to a higher standard than criminals. Saying Well “black criminals” are killing balcks too so why does it matter if the police do it, Just doesnt make a lot of sense.

d. I dont think protesting drug dealers would get them to stop their criminal ways. Protesting the police/government on the other hand (obviously non-violently) is a wholly reasonable way to demand change.