I find that people want aggressive policing if they as a community feel they are part of it. They don't want aggressive policing if they feel it's being imposed upon them and they are a target.
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What we must not do - what we must never do - is turn on our neighbors, our family members, our fellow Americans, for something they cannot control, and deny what makes them human.
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What this quote means
We should never turn against those close to us for circumstances beyond their control.
In this quote, Loretta Lynch emphasizes the importance of compassion and understanding in our relationships, particularly during challenging times. She urges us to avoid casting aside our loved ones due to situations they cannot change and highlights the fundamental humanity that connects us all, regardless of our differences or challenges.
Themes
CompassionHumanityUnderstandingRelationshipsCommunity
In practice
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In a speech about community support during tough times.
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