Thread by @jabmorris

@MichaelTanuvasa As I'm #ADOS, here's my idea:
We need universal basic services for EVERYONE (job guarantee, housing for all, education for all, Medicare for all, etc.) first so that any gains to the oppressed aren't immediately swallowed up by the system. 1/

@MichaelTanuvasa Once that's out of the way, then you can actually REPAIR or MAKE AMENDS (the word reparations comes from repair) the damage done by this corrupt system to #ADOS . 2/

@MichaelTanuvasa For me, it would begin with giving homes COMPLETELY paid off (and never taxed so no liens) to ALL #ADOS that don't currently own homes. This creates wealth that no one can take away. 3/

@MichaelTanuvasa Because we implemented #UniversalBasicServices FIRST, we aren't creating any new debt for education. Now, it's time to CANCEL ALL DEBT for #ADOS ! The federal govt can cancel any fed govt debts like students loans and pay off any private ones. 4/

@MichaelTanuvasa To help #ADOS generate wealth of their own, the Federal Reserve through act of Congress can establish banks that give zero interest loans to Black businesses. 5/

@MichaelTanuvasa Then, we can get to the cash payment. The amount needs to be calculated but it needs to be substantial. But we need to do EVERYTHING ELSE first so #ADOS can actually enjoy this cash payment. fin/

@MichaelTanuvasa I forgot something VERY IMPORTANT!! All #ADOS convicted of non violent crimes need release from jail or prison IMMEDIATELY!! And "violent" ones need new trials and combing over the evidence to see if their convictions are righteous.

@MichaelTanuvasa And we need to remake the police departments. They need to look like us, not have military weapons, and non emergency calls need to be responded to with non armed personnel (including mental health counselors and social workers.)

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