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In reply to the discussion: "Defund" - such a poor choice, right? [View all]brooklynite
(94,858 posts)14. "Defund the Police" is as poor a slogan as "Democratic Socialism"
Telling people it means something different than what the words themselves means doesn't sell.
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I have a severe issue with people trying to tell black activists which words are acceptable
SoonerPride
Jun 2020
#1
So far "defund" has had to be explained to everyone. And if you're explaining, you're losing.
Gidney N Cloyd
Jun 2020
#4
Maybe if people would focus on the issue at hand instead of attacking word choices...
SoonerPride
Jun 2020
#10
and once again whites come to the rescue to tell blacks what messages are palatable to THEM.
SoonerPride
Jun 2020
#19
I agree with you. We have been "reforming" the police since the 60's and nothing has changed.
cayugafalls
Jun 2020
#21
I like "abolish," myself -- I learned about police abolition from black women, and I follow their
WhiskeyGrinder
Jun 2020
#22