Retired US Federal Marshal slams racial focus of Drug War

[Yakno1]

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[MikelArteta]

Now he's retired this kewn wants to say something.



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[omnifax]

That has to be quite a moral dilemma to face once he realized they were specifically targeting urban neighborhood particularly blacks. On one hand you want to keep your job and feed your family but on the other its unfair treatment to people of your race and community. I don't know what I would have done in that situation but I would like to think I would do the right thing whether it be quitting and going into another field or doing my best to make the unfair practices known. Economics plays a big part in this as well because they knew if they targeted the wealthy neighborhoods the people would have the influence and money to put a stop to it. Another reason blacks in America should focus on building strong economic bases in their communities and support each other more exclusively.

 

[Yakno1]

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[Yakno1]

That has to be quite a moral dilemma to face once he realized they were specifically targeting urban neighborhood particularly blacks. On one hand you want to keep your job and feed your family but on the other its unfair treatment to people of your race and community. I don't know what I would have done in that situation but I would like to think I would do the right thing whether it be quitting and going into another field or doing my best to make the unfair practices known. Economics plays a big part in this as well because they knew if they targeted the wealthy neighborhoods the people would have the influence and money to put a stop to it. Another reason blacks in America should focus on building strong economic bases in their communities and support each other more exclusively.

Good post.