Originally posted by Ronson
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Traffic stops can also be an indicator of systemic racism (which I guess is covered by your use of the term "profiling").
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Speaking of my own uninformed opinion (I haven't fully-read the article in the OP, and I've done no real research prior to writing this post), I'm pretty sure racism IS a factor in how some members of the black community get treated. I'm also sure that the fundamental distrust that community has for law enforcement can exacerbate that same treatment. It's a subject with a lot of nuance, and the relationship between the two groups can't be pigeonholed by terms like "systemic racism" OR "lack of respect for authority", etc.
PLUS - "the police" includes black officers which aren't being racist in their treatment of their own community.
I know the problem exists; the black community can justifiably point to a history of systemic mistreatment by law enforcement. The deaths of unarmed black men at the hands of police officers is outrageous. I also know that there are good cops who are doing their jobs justly and effectively. I don't believe systemic racism exists in the police force like it once did, but I'm almost positive that the culture of that force protects the minority of officers who make the entire force look racist.
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