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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]TexasBushwhacker
(20,186 posts)when he didn't bring federal charges against George Zimmerman for violating Trayvon Martin's civil rights. Holder was a HORRIBLE Attorney General. He didn't prosecute any of the CEOs of the big banks either. Of course, now we know why. He wouldn't be able to cruise back to a 7 figure salary at the law firm that represents big banks.
But I don't think the BLM movement will further their cause with protests alone. They should be pushing Obama and Congress for changes in policy and new laws NOW.
1. Demand dash and body cameras on all police NOW. The tapes should be stored by a third party, not the police department.
2. If a law enforcement officer discharges their weapon, at an unarmed person, they should be suspended WITHOUT pay, pending investigation. If they are cleared, they receive their back pay. If it is found they had no valid reason for discharging their weapon, they will be fired, prosecuted and their escrowed salary will be given to the victim or their family.
3. Chokeholds, chest compressions or any other maneuver that could cause asphixiation should be outlawed in all police departments.
4. "Voluntary" cops may not carry a firearm EVER.
5. Police departments should be demilitarized. No tanks, no tear gas.
6. Petty crimes should result in tickets, not arrests. They should not have arrested Eric Garner for selling loose cigarettes or Sandra Bland for a traffic ticket. Furthermore no private citizen should ever be told they cannot film an altercation with police. EVER. Filming these events protects police as much as it protects suspects.