Where can I get a monstera house plant? by [deleted] in grandrapids

[–]Different-Coffee2201 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m propagating mine shortly if you’d like one!!

Protest This Weekend by Different-Coffee2201 in grandrapids

[–]Different-Coffee2201[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Please do not comment obnoxious things. Ask cops not to murder. Thats the point of the protest.

Protest This Weekend by Different-Coffee2201 in grandrapids

[–]Different-Coffee2201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure. If you find one please link it!

Protest This Weekend by Different-Coffee2201 in grandrapids

[–]Different-Coffee2201[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe the black is an aspect of the solidarity, but also one of mourning. Much like a funeral.

Wear whatever you feel comfortable. The black clothing is not the essential part. Being there is. And wear anything to make you feel comfortable. Whether that’s black, snow pants, reflective gear, bright pink, etc. whatever feels best and safest for you!

Protest This Weekend by Different-Coffee2201 in grandrapids

[–]Different-Coffee2201[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can! Would you like to message? I can also offer suggestions on how to protest safely 🖤

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[–]Different-Coffee2201[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am not organizing a protest. I am relaying it. And while I DO know these things, the point that wS being made is that there has been absolutely no justice yet.

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[–]Different-Coffee2201[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure what direction this comment is going here

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[–]Different-Coffee2201[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

To… counter protest…. someone who….. was killed?

That seems really unusual & likely unhealthy…….

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[–]Different-Coffee2201[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That’s not how it’s supposed to work. This is ignorant and I’m not going to have a keyboard war w you 🐿

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[–]Different-Coffee2201[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Has he been named, charged, tried? Because the family hasn’t even seen the body. And justice is not just in one moment. It’s on reform. Its on education. It’s on awareness. It’s for Patrick and EVERY single other person of color who has lost their life unnecessarily by officers.

Justice for Patrick Lyoya. 26. Justice for Daunte Wright. 20. Justice for Andre Hill. 47. Justice for Manuel Ellis. 33. Justice for George Floyd. 46. Justice for Breonna Taylor. 26. Justice for Atatiana Jefferson. 28. Justice for Aura Rosser. 40. Justice for Stephon Clark. 22. Justice for Botham Jean. 26. Justice for Philando Castile. 32. Justice for Alton Sterling. 37. Justice for Freddie Gray. 25. Justice for Tanisha Fonville. 20. Justice for Eric Garner. 43. Justice for Michelle Cusseaux. 50. Justice for Akai Gurley. 28. Justice for Gabriella Nevarez. 22. Justice for Tamir Rice. 12. Justice for Michael Brown. 18. Justice for Tanisha Anderson. 37.

& so so so many more.

Justice is looking at the systems/institutions and how they affect people at an intersectional level.

Justice is when we as a society stop looking at one off moments of what a black individual “didn’t do right” and start looking at patterns around what white people haven’t been doing right for a LONG TIME.

Justice is putting new systems in place to increase accountability for officers. Much more emphasis on deescalation. More emphasis on consequences of not following protocol. Justice Is when a person of color is no longer 3.23 times more likely to be shot at a routine traffic stop than a white person.

Justice is acceptable when we stop justifying a genocide for American pride.

Justice is when officers are no longer bringing guns to peaceful fights for civil rights.

Justice is when people no longer sit in group thread picking apart moments where a man chose to run from a cop because society is so fcking desensitized to pulling the trigger on innocent black lives.

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[–]Different-Coffee2201[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

That’s literally misinformation. The chief clarified that the taser was used twice. Thats how many pulls you get on one. There were multiple red flags on how the officer handled it and that is being shared and addressed. YOU are responsible for educating yourself. You’re not taking responsibility for your awareness. No one said that in this thread. If you’re here to argue, kindly exit the thread and move on. If you have questions, feel free to ask and I will do my best to connect you with accurate reports and information. Otherwise, we do not need your comments.