the timing of that legislation made the optics of obama’s signature horrible. it occured in the midst of a growing movement among the black community that was voicing stern opposition to the institution of policing and its weaponization against us.
the legislation was signed at the twilight of his presidency, one during which multiple high profile murders of black people by law enforcement and their civilian proxies occurred, as he was stepping aside to pave the way for a woman who once referred to black children as super predators.
it was unnecessary and disrespectful to black america.