Defund the Police

[_subgenius]

First off, actual white supremacist do not have freedom of speech in this country.
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Actually, you do have the right to ..

Is "hate speech" a criminal offense?

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Actually, you do have the right to ..

Is "hate speech" a criminal offense?

Not in America.

Hate speech in the United States is not regulated, in contrast to that of most other liberal democracies, due to the robust right to free speech found in the American Constitution.[1] The U.S. Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that hate speech is legally protected free speech under the First Amendment. The most recent Supreme Court case on the issue was in 2017, when the justices unanimously reaffirmed that there is effectively no "hate speech" exception to the free speech rights protected by the First Amendment.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hate_sp ... ted_States

[_ajax18]

If somebody wants to wear a MAGA hat they can do so, just not at work if it violates the company's dress code.

No Blue lives matter or All lives matter T-shirts, but it's fine to wear Black Lives Matter shirts. I guess this is your idea of racial equality? I won't be buying Good Year tires anymore.

[_Icarus]

If somebody wants to wear a MAGA hat they can do so, just not at work if it violates the company's dress code.

No Blue lives matter or All lives matter T-shirts, but it's fine to wear Black Lives Matter shirts. I guess this is your idea of racial equality? I won't be buying Good Year tires anymore.

The first two are just hate based. This blue lives matter and all lives matter only started as a right wing attack on BLM. That's it. There is no epidemic of cops being randomly murdered and their killers never facing justice. There is no epidemic of cops being discriminated against at all levels of society in ways that would violate their rights, etc.

[_Dr Exiled]

What does defund the police actually mean? If it means lessening money for military grade weapons and military type training, then, I am for it. The militarization of our police I believe is what directly led to Mr. Floyd's murder by that cop. I saw the video of how Mr. Floyd was acting prior to his arrest. It doesn't exonerate what that cop did and too much of that happens all over the country. Cops are too quick to use force when reason and restraint would better serve police goals. Let's go back to officer friendly and stay away from officer kick your ass for jay walking.

[_Icarus]

What does defund the police actually mean? If it means lessening money for military grade weapons and military type training, then, I am for it. The militarization of our police I believe is what directly led to Mr. Floyd's murder by that cop. I saw the video of how Mr. Floyd was acting prior to his arrest. It doesn't exonerate what that cop did and too much of that happens all over the country. Cops are too quick to use force when reason and restraint would better serve police goals. Let's go back to officer friendly and stay away from officer kick your ass for jay walking.

It means that and also reallocating money for services police have no business doing themselves, like dealing with mentally ill folks. Police aren't trained to discern between these people and normal folks, and they're just programmed to treat everyone the same unless they're black of course.

[_Dr Exiled]

What does defund the police actually mean? If it means lessening money for military grade weapons and military type training, then, I am for it. The militarization of our police I believe is what directly led to Mr. Floyd's murder by that cop. I saw the video of how Mr. Floyd was acting prior to his arrest. It doesn't exonerate what that cop did and too much of that happens all over the country. Cops are too quick to use force when reason and restraint would better serve police goals. Let's go back to officer friendly and stay away from officer kick your ass for jay walking.

It means that and also reallocating money for services police have no business doing themselves, like dealing with mentally ill folks. Police aren't trained to discern between these people and normal folks, and they're just programmed to treat everyone the same unless they're black of course.

I have a neighbor that was an instructor at one of the police academy campuses here in Las Vegas before retiring. He says there isn't enough correct training and that some cops are too nervous for the job, more likely to pull the trigger out of fear when confronted with a charged situation.

[_Some Schmo]

I have a neighbor that was an instructor at one of the police academy campuses here in Las Vegas before retiring. He says there isn't enough correct training and that some cops are too nervous for the job, more likely to pull the trigger out of fear when confronted with a charged situation.

This sounds correct and I suspect it's widespread.

[_Brackite]

No Blue lives matter or All lives matter T-shirts, but it's fine to wear Black Lives Matter shirts. I guess this is your idea of racial equality? I won't be buying Good Year tires anymore.

The Goodyear CEO did not approve of the slide from that presentation.

Goodyear Chairman and CEO Rich Kramer said the slide from a presentation at the Topeka plant “was not approved or distributed by Goodyear Corporate or anyone outside of that facility.” The company has clarified its policy to inform employees that they can “express support for law enforcement through apparel at Goodyear facilities," but are asked to "refrain" from wearing apparel of a political nature.

“I deeply regret the impression it has created and want to clarify Goodyear’s position,” Kramer said. “First, to be clear, Goodyear does not endorse any political organization, party or candidate. We have a longstanding corporate policy that asks associates to refrain from workplace expressions in support of any candidate or political party.

“Second, Goodyear strongly supports our law enforcement partners and deeply appreciates all they do to put their lives on the line each and every day for our communities,” Kramer added. “We have proudly supplied tires to police and fire personnel for more than 100 years and that relationship is foundational to our company.”

https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/go ... mp-boycott

[_Doctor CamNC4Me]

So, the link Brackite posted was published 20 hours ago. I'm fairly certain had Xanax done a cursory search before posting his opinion he would've been informed of the ground reality.

- Doc