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Originally posted by Buddy
I agree with supporting it because I think there is a reason why black people feel disenfranchised from society and often don't feel safe in America. I want to help change that because it should never be that way, but the movement needs a major renovation. The movement simply doesn't have a focus that leads to actual change. It has been using emotions instead of logic, which needs to stop! They have made no progress what so ever. In fact, they have probably set things back a decade or two.
...But there is still a chance things can turn around. So I support what the movement could be, and will support it to move towards progress. But it needs to get its **** together fast.
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Originally posted by bleuwaffle
I recognize that BLM is fighting for legitimate racial injustice, but the way they're going about it is regressive.
I'm not white though.
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So do you believe the vision has changed drastically or never had one to begin with?
BLM was started to highlight police brutality and tell law enforcement/judicial system that "Hey! Our lives matter as well! We need a fair and just system"
I respect both of your points, and I get how the riots have turned you off completely, however, note, you will NOT see change until law recognizes that Black Lives Matter. With every highly publicized police shooting, you see a waiting period to see if the cops responsible are handled justly and fairly. Do you believe they are? BLM has not changed it's focus, but the spotlight on what it is has changed.
I also want to note what swissman said, you have the power to insert as well