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In reply to the discussion: Eric Adams: "You can only question me if you wore a bulletproof vest" [View all]radius777
(3,635 posts)Adams was a black kid who was profiled by cops, but he also understands the crime and violence that plague many black/brown communities, and became a cop who saw firsthand how bad violence can get.
Adams understands how the prisons operate, which are awful. Rape, slashings, beatings etc are common practice - and the only way to stop that is to separate out the truly violent agitators. IMO you need to put cameras in the jails and prosecute any crimes that take place within. Jails should not be a place where laws don't apply, and prisoners should have the right to be free from violence like any other person 'on the outside.'
Remember - crime, gangs, prison violence etc - impacts black and brown people more than anyone and white liberals really don't get it on this topic. Adams wants to balance the need for security and the need for reform. Adams claim to fame was 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement which is a group that sought to bridge the gap between police and the community. The police unions etc don't like Adams as a result, as he's always called them out.
Adams is simply different than your typical Dem or even typical politician - he's mavericky.