THREAD: In the last week, we have seen our neighbors across the country demonstrate against injustice and inequality in our criminal justice system. They are hurt. They are angry. They are exhausted.
It is a heartbreakingly familiar reality. (cont)
The racism we see in our system is structural, and must be addressed as such. That means changing the laws, policies, and practices that prop up injustice and corruption in our criminal justice system - including here in #MI06. (cont)
Measures will vary from changing our approach to policing by requiring implicit bias training for law enforcement to identify and unlearn unconscious biases that perpetuate injustice to supporting programs that disproportionately impact people of color. (cont)
We must change policies so including our community’s voice in the justice system by forming a civilian review board to address police misconduct complaints is required, not optional. (cont)
Racial equity is a complex and wide-reaching goal with many different facets, and my platform can be read here: jonhoadley.com/blacklivesmatt… (cont)
Achieving racial equity won’t happen overnight, but the status quo is unacceptable. We must commit to the work of creating a just society on a daily basis, not simply when it’s convenient or popular. I will continue to listen to and stand with communities of color. (cont)
I invite additional policy ideas as this platform continues to improve. I am calling on others to truly examine how they can contribute to a fairer world for all of us.
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