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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Pretty clear that the pro Blair group here is that "omg equity I hate it" crowd[/quote]

David Blair is a bonafide Democrat. Please check out his platform. He believes in equity: https://www.blairformontgomery.com/
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Blair on justice and equity in policing, per WaPo:

[b]Blair said he does not see the need for dramatic changes to the county’s police department.

“Are there areas for improvement? Absolutely. But will it be the main focus of my campaign? No,” he said. “Here in Montgomery County, we’ve done a great job . . . We’re an example for the nation on how to police.”[/b][/quote]

The thing is, he’s not entirely wrong.  Of course there is room for improvement.  But relatively speaking, policing in MoCo is not the lightening rod issue it is elsewhere.  My hometown is seemingly in the news about police misconduct every other day.  [/quote]

You haven't heard the stories I've heard about how police treat POC here. And yeah, that statement tells me all I need to know about David Blair. No thank you.[/quote]
whereas I agree with Blair.   Would you rather defund the police? Who is going to protect POC from thieves and murderers, who target POC at a disproportionate rate?[/quote]

DP: As a POC living in MoCo, I have some familiarity with utilizing mental health professionals alongside police officers officers. Fortunately, most of us understand that "defund the police" recogizes that police forces should not be militarized and that funding for mental health and social services will support more effective policing. To answer your question, the plan would be for better trained police officers to genuinely protect and serve all citizens and communities, including POC. What would change would be the addition of a wider array of support services available to people in crisis. [/quote]
Yes, I agree with that, but that does not mean the police aren't needed. That was my point.

I'm sure you would want a cop around if there was a thief or murderer near your house.   You won't be demanding a mental health professional when a gunman is pointing a gun at you or your loved one. You'd want a cop, or better yet, a sharp shooter.[/quote]

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