A almost perfect convergence of multiple failed policies

[Yavin4]

This past week saw an almost perfect convergence of multiple failed policies.:

1. Past failures to even indict LEOs for killing African Americans
2. Militarization of our police force
3. Open carry laws
4. Inability to control the sale of assault rifles
5. The never ending war in Afghanistan
6. Poverty and income inequality
7. Last but not least, rampant racism in our criminal justice system

If we were an introspective people, we could solve these problems.

[malaise]

1. And sadly they all converged

for the Independence Holiday which should really be more introspection and less fireworks

[villager]

2. I don't believe we will ever again be an introspective people, if we ever were. Sadly. nt

[Sherman A1]

3. I would add

8). The advent of the cable 24 hour news cycle and the need to fill air time with and endless repetition of talking heads spouting more and more outrageous and often hate filled commentary.

9). The end of the fairness doctrine in reporting and "news" shows.

10). Workplaces that are constantly striving for doing more and more with less and less adding both to decreasing employment security and stress levels for workers.

11). The decline of Unions and stagnate wages.

And I am sure there are many more.

[Hortensis]

4. Let's not forget #1: Electing strong conservatives

to sheriff, chief, DA, mayoral and gubernatorial positions. When a cop commits murder, look to the environment he works in. Nine times out of ten his behavior reflects the attitudes of those above him.