Arman · 9 answers · 4y

Do you think after the current protests in the US, there will be real changes that help alleviate and hopefully stop racial inequality and police brutality?

yes, look at what yeets said! and look at the Los Angeles Police Department: they have plans to decrease their budget by $100-150 million. in New York the police dept proposed a $1 billion cut over 4 years (out of a $6 billion budget). Minneapolis schools cut their relationship with city police after about a week of protests. Portland schools are also discontinuing city police presence in about 3 large school districts in/near the city. other cities are making changes in their schools and police departments in response to the protests as well.

however, some legislators are hesitant about defunding police, many institutions are still very lackluster in their response.

I think the most important changes aren't going to happen overnight but these are a really really good start. it will take time to shift attitudes of the more reluctant officials and institutions. but once these initial responses demonstrate that we will be OK without a balls to the wall police presence and police relationships, other cities will follow suit. change IS happening rn. I think the only reason to say it isn't it if you're not paying enough attention.

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