So glad we have a young generation of abolitionists doing the work. #prisonlabor #SlaveryByAnotherName
Morality Under Scrutiny: Seattle Cop's Disturbing Comments Raise Questions
By Scotty T Reid
In a recent revelation, the Seattle Police Department has released bodycam footage that has sparked outrage and raised serious concerns about the moral character of Officer Daniel Auderer. The footage, captured on January 24, shows Officer Auderer seemingly making light of a tragic incident in which a patrol car struck and killed Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Northeastern University student, while responding to an overdose call.
The video captures Officer Auderer claiming that the patrol car was not being driven recklessly, defending the actions of the officer behind the wheel, who was reportedly traveling at an alarming 74 mph in a 25-mph zone during a priority-one call. What is particularly disturbing is Officer Auderer's response when confronted with the reality of the young woman's death. In a moment that has left many in shock, he can be heard callously remarking, "No, it’s a regular person. Yeah, just write a check. Eleven thousand dollars. She was 26, anyway. She had limited value."
These shocking comments have ignited a firestorm of criticism and cast doubt on Officer Auderer's suitability for a role in law enforcement. The officer attempts to justify his statements by suggesting they were made in a legal context, as if he were a lawyer representing a wrongful death lawsuit. However, his remarks, which devalue the life tragically lost, are inconsistent with the professional and moral standards expected of a law enforcement officer.
The incident raises profound questions about the moral compass of those entrusted with protecting and serving the community. It underscores the need for transparency, accountability, and a thorough investigation into Officer Auderer's conduct, as well as a broader examination of the culture within the Seattle Police Department.
In the pursuit of justice for Jaahnavi Kandula and the maintenance of trust between the police force and
🗣️ Let's delve into a thought-provoking perspective on modern policing in the USA and its historical connections. 🔗 Some modern abolitionists draw parallels between certain aspects of policing and the societal function of slave catchers before the 13th Amendment. It's essential to understand that the 13th Amendment didn't entirely abolish slavery; instead, it transformed it into a new form, predominantly within prisons and jails.👮♂️ The criminal justice system has raised critical questions about free and cheap labor, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. It's a conversation that calls for our attention and reflection.🤝 Join us in discussing this issue, sharing insights, and working towards a fair and just society for all. Let's keep the conversation going. #CriminalJusticeReform #AbolitionistPerspective #SocialJustice 🌍🤔
This has been an issue too long.
#AbolishSlavery #13thAmendment
Educating Against The Myth of Willie Lynch
Willie is a fictional character that became part of Black history and cited as a real person by politicians and religious figures in American popular culture from the time period after Dr. Kwabena Faheem Ashanti created the character as part of the black book store publicity campaign.
Popular references
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan quoted the speech at the Million Man March in October 1995, making the speech better known in the process.[12] He later cited Willie Lynch's scheme as an obstacle to unite African Americans in his open letter regarding the Millions More Movement in 2005.[13]
The speech was quoted during the protests surrounding the George W. Bush's 2001 presidential inauguration.[2]
Ving Rhames's character in the 2005 movie Animal is gangster who is sent up for a robbery. During his time in prison he meets an activist from Malcolm X's movement, who introduces him to the works of Malcolm X and the William Lynch letter. After deciding to get out of that mindset, he struggles to pull his son out of the same life that got him two prison strikes and tries to get his son to read the Lynch letter.
Denzel Washington's character quoted extensively from the speech in a scene from the 2007 movie The Great Debaters. This is an anachronism, as the movie is set in the 1930s, nearly 40 years before the letter was "discovered".
Hip-hop artist Talib Kweli of the rap duo Black Star references the speech in the song "RE:DEFinition" from their critically acclaimed album Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star: "Still more blacks is dying, kids ain't living they trying, 'How to Make a Slave' by Willie Lynch is still applying"[14]
Hip-hop artist Xzibit refers to Willie Lynch in his 2012 song "Napalm" from his album Napalm: "Still suffer from the ideology of Willie Lynch."
Hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar refers to Willie Lynch in his 2015 song "Complexion (A Zulu Love)" from his third album To Pimp A Butterfly: "Let the Willie Lynch theory reverse a million times.