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[Zatara]

Could you explain why you think the information you have provided here is an argument against my point that the electoral college system is institutionally racist as it under represents minorities?

In the last 25 years there have been two examples of faithless electors.

2004 there was 1 faithless elector. Believed to be a mistake as they pledge for ‘John Ewards’ rather than John Kelly.

In 2000, one member did not cast their vote as a protest against D.C. not getting voting representation in Congress.

Your point being ...?

I have no point. You brought it all up and im asking questions.

My last question was to understand if this was a state issue and whether 12 states could choose to be faithful electors?

If thats the case then cant the legislation be amended across other states?

If so, who would vote for this?

 

[Death]

Unfortunately there is some bad actors infiltrating the protests. I hope the protests go on and the police get reformed but there’s some scumbags hiding In amongst what is a just and much needed protest.

 

[LinekersLegs]

 

[LinekersLegs]

RIP and hope there is some justice for her murder

 

[RAFUH]

For those points 1+ 2 you asked a question and I answered it...not sure why there needs to be an example of institutional racism?

If you want to see examples of political figures such as;

Japan:
Taro Aso: Former PM of Japan said "Japan is a one race nation".

Shintaro Ishibara: Former Mayor/Governor of Tokyo frequently making anti Chinese and anti-white comments.

And several others i could mention then you can see the measures they have in place to solifify their one nation, one race views.


As for my own thoughts and examples on institutional racism then thats a very long essay to write...the starting point at this moment globally would be in china and the treatment of ethnic minority groups.

Which i think covers your question broadly.

This thread is about protests resulting from several recent black deaths by US police and more generally policing in the US especially of current protestors and POC.

I highly recommend you start a different thread if you would like to discuss something other than that like the above quoted post.

The rest of you stop replying to those posts please.

 

[Bishop Thumpety-Thump]

I have no point. You brought it all up and im asking questions.

My last question was to understand if this was a state issue and whether 12 states could choose to be faithful electors?

If thats the case then cant the legislation be amended across other states?

If so, who would vote for this?

Second time I've agreed with you.

 

[dwightschrute]

I have no point. You brought it all up and im asking questions.

My last question was to understand if this was a state issue and whether 12 states could choose to be faithful electors?

If thats the case then cant the legislation be amended across other states?

If so, who would vote for this?

You should start every post with this sentence

 

[LinekersLegs]

 

[Ruairi77]

lol

 

[LinekersLegs]

“Tripped and fell”

 

[RAFUH]

 

[Harryflashman]

id imagine that factored in to the original decision not to charge them .

 

[Jamo Martinez]

For those points 1+ 2 you asked a question and I answered it...not sure why there needs to be an example of institutional racism?

If you want to see examples of political figures such as;

Japan:
Taro Aso: Former PM of Japan said "Japan is a one race nation".

Shintaro Ishibara: Former Mayor/Governor of Tokyo frequently making anti Chinese and anti-white comments.

And several others i could mention then you can see the measures they have in place to solifify their one nation, one race views.


As for my own thoughts and examples on institutional racism then thats a very long essay to write...the starting point at this moment globally would be in china and the treatment of ethnic minority groups.

Which i think covers your question broadly.

Not really answering the question. He asked directly ir you believe institutional racism existe. You quoted two public figures in Japan. Now , fortunately even leaders can't always implement all of their ideas on an institutional level.

 

[Ruairi77]

As far as I can tell, it takes about 2 months to complete police academy.
So, get your high school diploma, do a two month course and they give you a gun and a badge.
Lots of these cops have no life experience. They're in a unionized job that they cant be fired from and they dont do anything to rock their boat.
How about requiring every cop to complete a two year certificate in civics or public health or law from a local community college.
This education would be paid for by the town/department/school.
Police training runs concurrently part time over the two years.
Maybe theres an option to transfer credits and complete a degree course (still fully funded).
You could incentivize this with a higher starting wage.
I hate to say it but they need to find a way to get the brighter kids to join the force.

 

[Grinch]

As far as I can tell, it takes about 2 months to complete police academy.
So, get your high school diploma, do a two month course and they give you a gun and a badge.
Lots of these cops have no life experience. They're in a unionized job that they cant be fired from and they dont do anything to rock their boat.
How about requiring every cop to complete a two year certificate in civics or public health or law from a local community college.
This education would be paid for by the town/department/school.
Police training runs concurrently part time over the two years.
Maybe theres an option to transfer credits and complete a degree course (still fully funded).
You could incentivize this with a higher starting wage.
I hate to say it but they need to find a way to get the brighter kids to join the force.

An increase of pay would help. They get paid near nothing for a very tough job. It will make the field more competitive and they would have a better pick to choose from.