I understand “defund the police” isn’t the best language, but where was all the outrage when they were defunding education, defunding Headstart, defunding hunger & anti-poverty programs, defunding violence prevention programs, defunding peace projects & defunding social services?

Jun 14, 2020 · 5:05 PM UTC

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There was outrage, against the "frivolous" spending goals of the "libs." How many physical hearts have to actually bleed before we focus on the problems upstream that are pooh-poohed?
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It's not "frivolous" to feed & educate a child, provide housing for hard-working people who are overwhelmed by the effects of systemic economic injustice, or prevent violence against women & children. In fact, it's smart, sophisticated, savvy - & most importantly morally correct.
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And again taking exceptions to the language instead of listening to the people.
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It IS listening to the people when you hear so many people take the phrase and twist it. But I understand the argument being made to keep the language as it is, as well.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
And defunding the arts!
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And defunding housing.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Yup. Defunding basically everything else is already on the ballot, all across America. Optics wasn't an issue here, until right-wing Dems made it into one.
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Might be true🤔
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Marianne, “defund the police” is great language! It’s clear, has intent, and can easily be coupled with “refund education and anti-poverty programs” 🙂
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I hear you. I need to think about this.
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