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this post was submitted on 07 Aug 2023
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Not talking about systemic racism in general. I know there's a lot of that. I'm talking about systemic racism causing this particular issue. I'm saying because there have been cases of motion sensors not detecting black hands because of technical issues. I'm not apologizing for anyone, just pointing out the fact that it has happened before due to technical deficiencies.
@nieceandtows The fact that there have been issues with sensors (which is true) does not disprove systemic racism (which exists). That's like saying that because I put vinegar in the dressing the lemon juice wasn't sour. It doesn't follow.
Putting the same thing the other way around: The fact that there have been issues with systemic racism (which is true) does not disprove technical malfunction (which exists). That’s like saying that because the lemon juice is sour it means it has vinegar in it. It doesn’t follow. Lemon juice can be sour just because it has lemons in it, without need of any vinegar in it.
@nieceandtows But we know that there is systemic racism in the police. There *is* vinegar in it.