Thank you for this compelling and thought provoking article. The murder of Sonya Massey by an emotionally unstable police officer is another atrocity that should never have happened. I was intrigued by your comparison of American policing to the German Gestapo practices, and perhaps, what they learned from America. Surely the legacy of slave patrols continues to inform policing (consciously or unconsciously) just like intergenerational trauma affects subsequent generations. I applaud your call for police reform and share the fears and concerns of black Americans continuing to live in communities where the police behave in this way. Have you ever heard of a white person being shot by police in a similar situation? Please continue your work. You have a distinctive voice and I am glad that you were able to write about this topic despite the traumatic nature of the material.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and supportive comment. The tragic death of Sonya Massey indeed highlights the critical issues within our policing systems, which have deep historical roots. The comparison to the Gestapo serves to illuminate how these systems of control and oppression persist and evolve, often informed by legacies such as the slave patrols.
Intergenerational trauma undoubtedly plays a significant role in how communities experience and respond to these injustices. While there are instances of white individuals being shot by police, the disproportionate rate at which Black Americans are targeted speaks volumes about systemic bias and the need for comprehensive reform. It's crucial that we continue to have these discussions and push for change. Your engagement and encouragement mean a lot, and I will certainly continue to speak out on these issues. Thank you for being part of this important conversation.
Thank you for this compelling and thought provoking article. The murder of Sonya Massey by an emotionally unstable police officer is another atrocity that should never have happened. I was intrigued by your comparison of American policing to the German Gestapo practices, and perhaps, what they learned from America. Surely the legacy of slave patrols continues to inform policing (consciously or unconsciously) just like intergenerational trauma affects subsequent generations. I applaud your call for police reform and share the fears and concerns of black Americans continuing to live in communities where the police behave in this way. Have you ever heard of a white person being shot by police in a similar situation? Please continue your work. You have a distinctive voice and I am glad that you were able to write about this topic despite the traumatic nature of the material.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and supportive comment. The tragic death of Sonya Massey indeed highlights the critical issues within our policing systems, which have deep historical roots. The comparison to the Gestapo serves to illuminate how these systems of control and oppression persist and evolve, often informed by legacies such as the slave patrols.
Intergenerational trauma undoubtedly plays a significant role in how communities experience and respond to these injustices. While there are instances of white individuals being shot by police, the disproportionate rate at which Black Americans are targeted speaks volumes about systemic bias and the need for comprehensive reform. It's crucial that we continue to have these discussions and push for change. Your engagement and encouragement mean a lot, and I will certainly continue to speak out on these issues. Thank you for being part of this important conversation.