A movement to defund the police (or remove them entirely) has been started and adopted by leftist politicians and celebrities across the country.
Celebrites And Politicians Backing Removal Of Police Funds
As the police are cracking down on the Black Lives Matter rioters and violent antifa members around the country, the leftist establishment has decided to call for the police to be defunded or, in some cases, demand the removal of the police as an organisation entirely.
#DefundThePolice has sprung up as a popular hashtag among hardcore leftists and the Hollywood elite on Twitter. Celebrities such as John Legend, Jane Fonda, Lizzo, Chrissy Teigen, and Megan Rapinoe have all joined the call to defund police across the country. It’s probably no coincidence all these people live in nice, clean, gated neighborhoods.
I signed on to #DefendBlackLives and to push to #DefundThePolice. Join our 5 days of action with @Mvmnt4BlkLives. pic.twitter.com/Sgbwtm6S2S
— John Legend (@johnlegend) June 3, 2020
Eric Garcetti, the Mayor of Los Angeles, announced they would cut around $150 million from the city’s police budget.
“I have instructed and committed … that our city … identify $250 million in cuts [across departments], so we could invest in jobs, in health, in education, and in healing. And that those dollars need to be focused on our black community here in Los Angeles, as well as communities of color, and women, and people who have been left behind, for too long,” Garcetti said.
“We all have to step up and say: What can we sacrifice,” as racial justice, Garcetti argues, is “worth sacrficing for.”
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Some radical leftists even want the removal of the police entirely. Lisa Bender, the Minneapolis Council President, wrote on Twitter that the city will “dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department” entirely, and instead replace it with “a transformative, new model of public safety.”
Yes. We are going to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department and replace it with a transformative new model of public safety. https://t.co/FCfjoPy64k
— Lisa Bender (@lisabendermpls) June 4, 2020
Nobody Wants This!
However, their demands are completely in contrast to what ordinary Americans want. A poll from YouGov shows that only 16% of Americans back the plan to defund the police, including only 33% of black Americans. The poll asked about a number of potential reforms to the police, and defunding them was right down at the bottom of the list.
defund the police is not the most popular police reform
trying to make mainstream it and/or pushing for more than you think you're going to get (i.e. bargaining) are obvs reasonable strategies
but heads up that not all proposals have equal public supporthttps://t.co/X1otL1UYRM pic.twitter.com/RdFpPEDPXU
— David Byler (@databyler) June 4, 2020
It’s insane to see that this movement is taking off, when the vast, vast majority of ordinary Americans reject the call to defund the police. Like most insane leftist policies, this is a top-down imposition of radical values and ideas on a population that totally rejects them. Although, one side effect if this goes through, is that a lot more Americans will suddenly be pro 2nd Amendment!
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why did you remove my post, it was truthful and no bad words?
why did you remove my post, it was truthful and no bad words?
Liberals: Just opt out of police protection or help for you and your families. I’m sure the rioters, burglars, rapists, murderers, etc., will respect your choice.
I think doing away with the police is a grand idea. Let’s start with Beverly Hills. Next, let’s get rid of all security in Piglosi’s hood. Let’s not rule out the Cuomo-virus twins hoods, or any other upper crust place where the elite lives. Let’s let the rioting and looting go on in their back yards and see how they like it.
And who are these leftist and film luvies going to call the first time some rioters decide to break into their homes ? Don’t think antifa or the black Panthers do house calls
that’s word for word what i said. NO protection for the mayor, governor, city council meetings, either on or off duty. Let these jackwagons continue to spew their garbage at meeting after meeting knowing they cannot hide behind a cop with a gun on his hip to save their sorry butt. And when they call 911, their is a machine that says….”i’m sorry, no one is available to take your call just now, please leave a message and we’ll get back to you once their is adequate funding. Until then YOYO…..be careful what you ask for. Have a nice day”
that’s word for word what i said. NO protection for the mayor, governor, city council meetings, either on or off duty. Let these jackwagons continue to spew their garbage at meeting after meeting knowing they cannot hide behind a cop with a gun on his hip to save their sorry butt. And when they call 911, their is a machine that says….”i’m sorry, no one is available to take your call just now, please leave a message and we’ll get back to you once their is adequate funding. Until then YOYO…..be careful what you ask for. Have a nice day”
Though they done that last year, and they had to cancel some big event, I’m sure it was to do with football i Think It was some owner who said that he didn’t respect the police and the police chief said well find someone to police your stadium and the owner had to apologise to the police before the game could proceed
Start LA’s defunding by getting rid of the Mayor’s police detail. Also,provide no police personnel for any celebrity or sporting event. That seems to save a lot of money.
Start LA’s defunding by getting rid of the Mayor’s police detail. Also,provide no police personnel for any celebrity or sporting event. That seems to save a lot of money.
My Dad says we shouldn;t panic. There;s no way Minneapolis will succeed with that at all. It’s just all talk, they won’t do.
Meanwhile I thank God in my prayers every night that I live in New Jersey. So far the protests have been peaceful, we have been respectful, and so far no one is agreeing with this nonsense.
I say a special prayer for the President too. I urge everyone too, he needs them, especially if the Mayor of D.C is really pulling the National Guard!
My Dad says we shouldn;t panic. There;s no way Minneapolis will succeed with that at all. It’s just all talk, they won’t do.
Meanwhile I thank God in my prayers every night that I live in New Jersey. So far the protests have been peaceful, we have been respectful, and so far no one is agreeing with this nonsense.
I say a special prayer for the President too. I urge everyone too, he needs them, especially if the Mayor of D.C is really pulling the National Guard!
They’ll be coming for you you have a gun naughty, naughty
They’ll be coming for you you have a gun naughty, naughty
Thankfully NOT the police in New Jersey, I assure ya.
Thankfully NOT the police in New Jersey, I assure ya.
This country better wake up and defend your family, the police will be history real soon. If you do not own a gun you better get one NOW !! These people are domestic communist anarchist.
This country better wake up and defend your family, the police will be history real soon. If you do not own a gun you better get one NOW !! These people are domestic communist anarchist.
These Leftists better think, because they just might get what they wish for. When the criminals out there, and maybe the SANE people left in this country, come after THEM, there won’t be a 911 number to call to save their elitist butts. And private armed guards cost so much money, esp. on weekends!…
These Leftists better think, because they just might get what they wish for. When the criminals out there, and maybe the SANE people left in this country, come after THEM, there won’t be a 911 number to call to save their elitist butts. And private armed guards cost so much money, esp. on weekends!…
And who you gonna call? When those thugs you are backing come to your door, pull you out, beat you to death, rape your wife, steal what you have… who you gonna call? Protesters is one things, looting, shooting, trying to kill cops is wrong. If you don’t see that, then please leave our country.
Who are “YOU” going to call when YOUR SOCIAL COMMUNIST COMRADES Come and Start Looting, Burning Down YOUR HOME? May “They” start Tonight! Hope your Phone works and there is someone to pick up Your 911 CALL!☠️☠️☠️
Who are “YOU” going to call when YOUR SOCIAL COMMUNIST COMRADES Come and Start Looting, Burning Down YOUR HOME? May “They” start Tonight! Hope your Phone works and there is someone to pick up Your 911 CALL!☠️☠️☠️
No doubt they’ll try and sue the police for being racist, sexist or not caring
To all police officers in Blue States; if your department is dismantled or defunded, come to any Red State and they will hire you in a heartbeat..No problem..Let the Governors and mayors of those Blue States defend themselves; you’ll see how quick they start singing a different tune..
I suggest all police officers and other employees of cities threatening to defund or dismantle law enforcement resign immediately and, if possible, leave those cities at least temporarily to their fate. Also, if the Insurrection act is invoked again, I suggest the armed forces stage outside the cities under attack and serve as a barrier to prevent the rioters from leaving, with shoot-to-kill orders for anyone threatening or attacking them (or anyone else) with any kind of weapon. They should be prepared to allow potentially large numbers of refugees through. The best defense is no offense and one hell of a shield. If the dem-wit mayors aren’t willing to execute the set of responsibilities to which they were elected–and those who voted for them also refuse to be responsible, they deserve what will happen to them and their cities.
NOT here in Jersey so far, THANK GOD!!
Let them. It will happen Blue states and Blue cities. You reap what you sow.
Are you kidding. Do you see who is out in the dark looting and destroying property. They are Democrat voters, they are Democrats. Just a taste f the future. If you aren’t black, or whitey on your knees be very afraid.
Are you kidding. Do you see who is out in the dark looting and destroying property. They are Democrat voters, they are Democrats. Just a taste f the future. If you aren’t black, or whitey on your knees be very afraid.
They are freaking crazy; unless they want a civil war.
They’ve obviously never seen The Purge.
They’ve obviously never seen The Purge.
I propose that we defund and ban the DemonRATIC party immediately..Take away all of their personal security guards and security clearances..Stop their salaries and retirement pensions, and medical insurance.. If the left wants to defund or dismantle police departments, then we should dismiss them from our society.. Hollywierd should also be closed down permanently.. Put all actors out of work..If their property gets destroyed or if they are attacked, advise them to call ANTIFA or The Black Panthers..
Politicians and celebrities better look into the mirror. If they think that is a good idea, then they should be first to remove all their Security Police cause what is good for one is good for all. This is so radical I can’t believe any citizen would approve this.
Politicians and celebrities better look into the mirror. If they think that is a good idea, then they should be first to remove all their Security Police cause what is good for one is good for all. This is so radical I can’t believe any citizen would approve this.
Could always have a recorded message saying that if you’re a Republican they’ll respond asap if you’re a leftist, Democrat or luvie and voted for defunding of the police………………..try phoning antifa or the black Panthers failing that they could always phone the local gang bangers
Never happen. Isn’t it always the ones who are demonstrating to abolish the police or defund them are always the ones who can easily afford security guards.
Never happen. Isn’t it always the ones who are demonstrating to abolish the police or defund them are always the ones who can easily afford security guards.
Without police protection, the first time one of the hypocrite celebrities in Hollywood had their home ransacked or set fire, & the police did not show up they would be the first to complain. This defunding proposal is the most ludicrous idea to come out of this protest movement. We must wonder how many people really support this idea?
Without police protection, the first time one of the hypocrite celebrities in Hollywood had their home ransacked or set fire, & the police did not show up they would be the first to complain. This defunding proposal is the most ludicrous idea to come out of this protest movement. We must wonder how many people really support this idea?
Whoops watch out new York
Whoops watch out new York
Easy to say stuff you know will never happen, unless you’ve got a Democrat mayor or/and governor
Easy to say stuff you know will never happen, unless you’ve got a Democrat mayor or/and governor
Tiresome! The radical left doesn’t have a clue about what they speak/yammer.