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In reply to the discussion: Stop pretending racism is confined to Florida [View all]Bettie
(16,091 posts)65. But there have been several cases in Florida which highlighted these issues
I am working to keep SYG out of my state, in what ways I can (by writing letters to my reps), but people comment on the cases that are better known.
I also see that there is racism in the justice system all over. It isn't limited to Florida.
Florida is, right now, the illustration of the larger problem.
Wait a month or two and I'm sure another state will provide an illustration as well.
What do you want?
Do you expect people to say there isn't a problem in Florida because there are problems elsewhere?
If you live in Minnesota, why are you so invested in what people think about Florida?
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Looking forward to the same discernment and tolerance being exhibited toward Texas.
Paladin
Jul 2013
#17
You don't think there are serious issues in the legal system in the other 49 states?
BainsBane
Jul 2013
#64
People are inferring that I am a racist because if what I think of the so called Florida boycott.
William769
Jul 2013
#56
Nobody is thinking or pretending that. Racism is everywhere, Floriduh made itself a target
Egalitarian Thug
Jul 2013
#68