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In reply to the discussion: Worst slogan ever - "Defund the Police" [View all]SoonerPride
(12,286 posts)19. I'm saying DEFUND THE POLICE are the words of black activists
And whites have a long tradition of telling blacks how to protest and what they should and shouldnt say or do because this message upsets ME.
Well maybe just once we should let the activists set the agenda and support them.
Stop being paternalistic.
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Black activitists need to work together with their non-black allies to get this done
coti
Jun 2020
#27
I agree that defunding is poor terminology, but 'activists' have every right to be angry.
marmar
Jun 2020
#36
I agree with the right to be angry, but the 'poor terminology' has disastrous
empedocles
Jun 2020
#43
No one of note is using that slogan. In fact, the only people I see using it consistently...
LanternWaste
Jun 2020
#20
True, "reform the police" speaks to public sentiment. "defund the police" scares people.
jg10003
Jun 2020
#28
defund is only okay when it involves the post office, amtrak, education, infrastructure, etc.
tenderfoot
Jun 2020
#32
Apples and Oranges. It's not Biden's slogan. Your examples are pres. campaign slogans...
blitzen
Jun 2020
#46
I agree defund the police is not an effective slogan - and may even be harmful.
Ms. Toad
Jun 2020
#67
"Restructure with more enhanced social service programs" would be my suggestion......nt
Heartstrings
Jun 2020
#57