That’s not what the word “defund” means. To defund is to stop paying for something, entirely.
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Even if we were to fully defund the police (which may be the best avenue), we would replace it with alternative programs that do a better job, one of which would be a much smaller and properly trained group authorized to use force in those rare cases that need it.
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Oh yes, getting rid of police will totally stop crime from happening. It's magic!
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Replying to @LaurenLockliear @lacker and
Has anyone suggested that would happen? No, didn't think so. We need something BETTER than the police (social services, community investment, and yes, a specialized group that can still use force, but not abuse their power).
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Replying to @mojombo @LaurenLockliear and
a specialized group that can still use force is what policing is.
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Replying to @ciapropaganda @LaurenLockliear and
I don’t think you’re hearing what I’m saying. Go back and read my previous tweets more carefully.
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I don't think you're realizing how the real world works. Spend some time with criminals and in high crime areas and then let's chat.
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Replying to @LaurenLockliear @lacker and
Ah, so in your mind the current system is working just fine?
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No I'm not saying it's fine I'm saying getting rid of, or severely crippling, police is not the answer
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Replying to @LaurenLockliear @lacker and
Right, so let’s have a much improved and smaller “police” force and use better trained specialists for mental health, domestic violence, drug abuse, etc. That still means shifting funding from police to other groups.
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