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Originally Posted by QuikSand
Sure, those two things are very real. Totally agreed.
But if you think that's all it "comes down to" you're missing the key and current element of this, the one that many people desperately hope can change:
When you're a dark-skinned male, all these risks and consequences are much much more dire for you than otherwise. It's a different set of probabilities.
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Do we have those statistics Quik? I've looked for them and can't find anything on the "specific" point brought up in the post you replied to. I don't know how we could even get the statistic, which is a shame, because I think it does have a great deal of relevance to the discussion.
The statistic in question is NOT just a simple arrest, number pulled over by police or raw % of people shot by police compared to the general population.
The statistic I'd love to know is what is the difference between complying with the police and not complying with the police instructions. If 100 white guys don't comply with orders, how many are shot compared to the same 100 of other races. Beyond that, what is the percentage of whites who comply with orders vs other races.
I'm of the opinion that "fixing" this is going to involve a lot of people moving in the same direction, not just the police. I don't think this issue should just be a simple compliance with instructions vs not. (you'll note my opinion above on the Tulsa shooting) On the other hand, I do think understanding that statistic could help shed light on the issues we are dealing with.
What scares me at this point is what the future holds for this issue. I wave a magic wand today and the statistics from TOMORROW forward are identical for all races/genders/nationalities. . . would it matter? Unless my magic had the power to end all police related homicides, there is going to be another non white person who will die from the gun of a policeman. Whenever/Wherever that happens, the news cycle and protests will start up anew.