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<blockquote data-quote="MrFedEx" data-source="post: 2257223" data-attributes="member: 12508"><p>Coming from a family of cops, I can most definitely state that blacks are profiled all the time. The police will seldom admit to it, but off the record, they will usually say do. Why? Because blacks do commit a disproportionate amount of crimes, and the cops know it. The Escalade owned and driven by the 20 year old kid at 0230 cruising the streets probably isn't out there collecting for charity. If they can stop him for a broken taillight or some other weak reason, they will do it so they can check him out.</p><p></p><p>Are blacks treated differently during police interactions? Yes, they are. The first reason is listed above, but even if you aren't a criminal and you happen to be black, you'll get the "treatment". My wife, who identifies as black, has experienced it many times herself. She is middle class, drives a nice new car, and doesn't fit "the profile", but she still gets treated differently. When I'm with her, there are no issues...ever. Wonder why that is?</p><p></p><p>That said, there is still massive racism in this country and opportunities for blacks just aren't there like they are for white folks. Are there sociological factors at play here like illegitimacy, lack of education, and dependence? Yes, there are. These are indicators of a much larger set of social problems.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrFedEx, post: 2257223, member: 12508"] Coming from a family of cops, I can most definitely state that blacks are profiled all the time. The police will seldom admit to it, but off the record, they will usually say do. Why? Because blacks do commit a disproportionate amount of crimes, and the cops know it. The Escalade owned and driven by the 20 year old kid at 0230 cruising the streets probably isn't out there collecting for charity. If they can stop him for a broken taillight or some other weak reason, they will do it so they can check him out. Are blacks treated differently during police interactions? Yes, they are. The first reason is listed above, but even if you aren't a criminal and you happen to be black, you'll get the "treatment". My wife, who identifies as black, has experienced it many times herself. She is middle class, drives a nice new car, and doesn't fit "the profile", but she still gets treated differently. When I'm with her, there are no issues...ever. Wonder why that is? That said, there is still massive racism in this country and opportunities for blacks just aren't there like they are for white folks. Are there sociological factors at play here like illegitimacy, lack of education, and dependence? Yes, there are. These are indicators of a much larger set of social problems. [/QUOTE]
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