Arguments Against Racism And The Criminal Justice System

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So i've been eyeing this post all day, wondering how to take any of this seriously. Hazem, what entitlement sanctioned by law do African Americans enjoy?! The system does not work to protect or serve them. It works against them, and this just shows you how instutitonalized racism is deeply rooted within the American system. They've been discriminated against for decades, aren't given the same equal opportunities as others, and the so called "American dream" doesn't apply to them. I could go on and on about how the system doesn't protect them, but i think a quick look at the black lives matter movement would suffice. Their demands to basic civil rights does not make them entitled. As part of the minority group in America, i find it very disturbing

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