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Why liberals, people of color and LGBTQ Americans say they're buying guns (www.npr.org)
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Since Trump's election, gun groups catering to progressives and people of color report a surge in interest as they look to defend themselves in a country that, to them, feels increasingly unstable.

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[–] 7 points 10 months ago* (2 children)

Because in numerous cases, the cops have attacked the victims when responding to a call. If you are a minority it's even more likely. Combine that with a white attacker, even more likely.

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  • [–] -3 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    oh never seen that before that much, ive seen some cops do some stupid shit, but it doesnt seem like a widespread issue.

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  • [–] 6 points 10 months ago

    Are you familiar with the expression "[the thin blue line](Are you familiar with the expression "the thin blue line" and mindset that it reinforces?)" and the mindset that it reinforces?
    Are you familiar with the "warrior" training so many police go through, where they are trained to see threats from everywhere and to prioritize their own lives above others?
    Are you aware that, legally, cops aren't obligated to protect you if you aren't in their custody?
    Did you see the footage from the Uvalde school shooting?
    All of these combine together to result in so many instances of police escalating tense situations instead of de-escalating those situations. It results in police shooting innocent people because they thought they saw a gun. Like I said, if you are a minority things tend to be much worse. You're likely guilty of something in their eyes, even if the cop is a minority.

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