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In response to "The early polling data suggests this was Trump’s worst mistake since the first year. -- nm" by David

Outside of the Trump factor, I feel that something is a bit...different.... this time about people's reactions to a police death.

Posted by ty97 Jun 3 '20, 13:02

It feels like some people previously on the fence on the topic or not comfortable calling it a problem have fallen over the fence and that the message has gotten through more.

Now we need that to lead to substantive change (i.e. assume the officers are convicted, that's not the end. That doesn't fix the system issues). But I feel some level of hope that views on this are no longer stagnant like they felt they were not very long ago?

Or I'm being an optimist and need to get my head out of the sand.

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I’m both optimistic that this is true for now but pessimistic that it will last enough -- nm - JackDawson Jun 3, 13:42 1
- this has been the way. -- nm - Diva Jun 3, 14:07
The cops have spent six nights basically re-enforcing how violent they have been as a group. -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Jun 3, 13:25 1
- The Battle of Lafayette Park was the dumbest move of all, in terms of PR. -- nm - loosilu Jun 3, 13:56
I think it's not just george floyd. it's christian cooper the same week as george floyd when breonna taylor is sstill so unresolved etc... -- nm - amanda Jun 3, 13:24 1
- every state has its unarmed black guy dead for resisting arrest, making a move that made the officer fear for their life...my town two weeks ago - zeitgeist Jun 3, 13:36
The greater issue is what will happen if the officers are found not guilty. -- nm - Beryllium Jun 3, 13:07
My largest worry is that I felt the same after Sandy Hook. - David Jun 3, 13:06
probably the final sentence is correct. mostly. - tRuMaN Jun 3, 13:05 1
- Agree with your IM. - ty97 Jun 3, 13:06

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Outside of the Trump factor, I feel that something is a bit...different.... this time about people's reactions to a police death.

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