even if they are not applicable ( like police voilence or blm protests )
“Not applicable” then got walked back to “at least we don’t have the “police raids wrong unit and shoots owner” happenings” when I showed that it definitely is applicable. Like congrats, you don’t have the absolute worst police in the world in your country of extreme wealth that was garnered through plunder and genocide along with the rest of the colonial powers.
And BLM isn’t just confined to advocating for black people specifically, they have solidarity with other victims of police violence, especially the racialised ones. The idea that the banner can’t be used for advocacy in other places makes no sense. It absolutely is “applicable”.
As for the cynicism, it’s right to be cynical about the police. They are a cynical organisation. The moment the ruling class comes under threat the gloves will come off and they won’t give two shits about scrutiny or paperwork. It’s a thin veneer of civility, not actual safety.
“Not applicable” then got walked back to “at least we don’t have the “police raids wrong unit and shoots owner” happenings” when I showed that it definitely is applicable. Like congrats, you don’t have the absolute worst police in the world in your country of extreme wealth that was garnered through plunder and genocide along with the rest of the colonial powers.
And BLM isn’t just confined to advocating for black people specifically, they have solidarity with other victims of police violence, especially the racialised ones. The idea that the banner can’t be used for advocacy in other places makes no sense. It absolutely is “applicable”.
As for the cynicism, it’s right to be cynical about the police. They are a cynical organisation. The moment the ruling class comes under threat the gloves will come off and they won’t give two shits about scrutiny or paperwork. It’s a thin veneer of civility, not actual safety.