Friday, December 17, 2010

We're the Only Ones Distrusted Enough

Wait a minute...I thought the whole point behind assigning "Only Ones" powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men was that they're supposed to be MORE trusted... [Read]

It also looks like they could improve that trust if they instituted some kind of affirmative action program to shoot more white people...?

[Via Dave Licht]

2 comments:

Defender said...

"affirmative action program to shoot more white people."
They seem to be working on that. Hose-nozzle man, for one.

Seriously, though, anyone still viewing police us-against-them as a RACIAL thing is CHOOSING to have tunnel vision. It works in favor of the oppressors.

Defender said...

"[Mayor-elect and city councilperson] Quan too said the City of Oakland needs to regain the confidence of the community.
"I have no illusions it will happen immediately," she said."

Especially when she and her husband are scofflaws themselves. Car booted in front of City Hall for 10 unpaid parking tickets, $1,000 worth:

http://articles.sfgate.com/2010-11-24/bay-area/24943614_1_mayor-elect-hand-grenade-outstanding-tickets

But hey, she was in there giving the people the business -- I mean "doing the people's business."