There have been many contentious debates regarding defunding the police in the era of Black Lives Matter. The premise is to remove resources from the police and assign them to areas in which police officers may not be needed. While the thought process may be well-intended, it may lead to problems when the specialized groups try to address individuals who may suffer from mental health issues or who may be homeless. What happens when they get violent? Who will be there to resolve matters? I will see what the proposals are and then make a more informed decision to say whether it's a good idea.
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Friday, June 12, 2020
Defund the police?
https://nypost.com/2020/06/12/two-thirds-of-americans-oppose-defund-the-police-movement-poll/
There have been many contentious debates regarding defunding the police in the era of Black Lives Matter. The premise is to remove resources from the police and assign them to areas in which police officers may not be needed. While the thought process may be well-intended, it may lead to problems when the specialized groups try to address individuals who may suffer from mental health issues or who may be homeless. What happens when they get violent? Who will be there to resolve matters? I will see what the proposals are and then make a more informed decision to say whether it's a good idea.
There have been many contentious debates regarding defunding the police in the era of Black Lives Matter. The premise is to remove resources from the police and assign them to areas in which police officers may not be needed. While the thought process may be well-intended, it may lead to problems when the specialized groups try to address individuals who may suffer from mental health issues or who may be homeless. What happens when they get violent? Who will be there to resolve matters? I will see what the proposals are and then make a more informed decision to say whether it's a good idea.
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