@luctoretemergo Thank you! Black lives matter wants to defund the police and put that money toward social programs...and it isn't always clear what those are. I worry that there isn't a plan.

"Revolution" by the Beatles

You say you want a revolution
Well, you know
We all want to change the world
You tell me that it's evolution
Well, you know
We all want to change the world

But when you talk about destruction
Don't you know that you can count me out

Don't you know it's gonna be alright
Alright, alright

You say you got a real solution
Well, you know
We'd all love to see the plan
You ask me for a contribution
Well, you know
We're all doing what we can

But if you want money for people with minds that hate
All I can tell you is brother you have to wait

Don't you know it's gonna be alright
Alright, alright, al...

You say you'll change the constitution
Well, you know
We all want to change your head
You tell me it's the institution
Well, you know
You'd better free your mind instead

But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao
You ain't gonna make it with anyone anyhow

Don't you know it's gonna be alright
Alright, alright

Alright, alright
Alright, alright
Alright, alright
Alright, alright

https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/beatles/revolution.html

@4meAndyou See but who will track the money? How do we know it wont' get in someone's pocket? That's what bugs me. In my city they bought laptops for kids---1000's of them!---yet they say at least (AT LEAST) 40% of students they "lost track of"....government by nature is inefficient...we threw out trillions of dollars for CV19...now this...the answer for people is to always throw money at it....that doesnt work. Personally, I believe it's taking responsibility, good parenting, lifestyle changes, etc....fix yourself first then get out there and fix the rest of the world. As the commercial says: I believe in people!....too much coffee for me sorry.

@luctoretemergo I thought about the money, also...and IMO the local drug cartels will pocket it. This is just another way to funnel money into the wrong pockets. BUT if there were a plan, and very strict accounting, SOME of this might be do-able.

Sorry...getting a visual migraine...bad one. Back later.

@Budwick I believe they already tried this defunding thing in Chicago in the 70's. Crime soared and about 3000 people died.

@4meAndyou I've never heard anything so ridiculous.
Of course, what they're NOT saying is that part of defunding will be introducing federal police - to ensure maximum control.

@4meAndyou Ive been down there and it is all true. I always come back to the US with a greater appreciation for how this country really is. Some people that flap their mouth about stupid things have never felt anything like that first hand.

@marvn5694 I just saw the Minneapolis city council member who was on television earlier today overriding the decision of the mayor NOT to defund the police. She was in an interview on CNN, and when the news person asked her what people would do if their home was being broken into in the middle of the night and they wanted to call 911?

This IDIOT said that the woman who wanted to call 911 was coming from a place of PRIVILEGE. I'm serious. She really said that.

@4meAndyou So stupid

@curiosi When the squirrels came looking for their breakfast, they dropped her like a hot chestnut....because some nuts are just rotten to the core...and Lisa Bender is completely rotten. She isn't JUST an idiot. She's corrupt...like AOC.

@IstillmissEP I am not sure how the two are related. Care to explain?

in many aspects it just depends upon what ur given u are what ur given in this case this means what cities give there police departments usully buget I feel that officers who handle warrants need more help an as well as more people to help them an as well as that there needs tobe more warrants written to arrest people all over the world espicly in USA sanctuary leenant cities sorry if this is opposing your question in anyway not the intent but I answered in how I honestly felt - would help an wanted to answer thanks for interacting with me @4meAndyou

@1231231231a This is what I want...practical and real ideas for what people say they want.

thanks I will keep this mind knowing what people want always helps me @4meAndyou