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In reply to the discussion: We must NOT buy into the narrative that a cop's life is worth more than any other [View all]ananda
(28,856 posts)If all humans are created equal, and this is supposed to be the underlying foundation of our society, then all life should be valued equally.
But, if that is just sugar coating to hide a prevailing meme of tiered worth, then we need to have that discussion. Why is the life of a rich person valued more than the poor, white more than black, police more than citizenry?
I wonder if this is a meme promoted and propped up by the rich and corporate elitists who now own the media, politicians, officials, the courts, the millitary, and the police services. Does it serve to keep the undervalued people in place? I mean, how effective are the movements and protests these days?
I would like to see the movements and protests sustained by large numbers, enough to hold attention and make a difference. I don't want another Occupy relegated to the eleemosynary shadows.