1000%. Another reason we need a Department of Peace. Our over-reliance on brute force both domestically and internationally is a throwback to mistaken notions from the 20th Century that could prove deadly (in some cases already do) in the 21st.
Cori Bush
 @CoriBush
22 Nov 2020
Trained, trauma-informed interventionists should respond to domestic violence situations. Unarmed mental health experts should respond to mental and behavioral health crises. Not armed police.

Nov 23, 2020 · 6:08 AM UTC

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Love this idea!
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We need music in this country that plays for the common soul and not the machine. Think how easy it would be to convince a person of your views if they listened to something like this. The revolution is upon us... youtube.com/564QQMajyQk
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Queen Marianne!
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Imagine thinking they will open the door and deal with therapist/social workers.
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You give me so much hope
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The State Department works only on international issues; a Department of Peace would have a domestic as well as international component.
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I sure prefer him to the one still hanging on.
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