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In reply to the discussion: Worst slogan ever - "Defund the Police" [View all]jg10003
(976 posts)28. True, "reform the police" speaks to public sentiment. "defund the police" scares people.
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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