Many people believe that racial profiling people is an effective method for preventing crime and catching criminals, especially in the United States , being one of the most diverse countries in the world. These last few years have been a very prominent time in stopping racism and racial profiling. Many cases of racial profiling have resulted in death, such as the death of Oscar Grant in 2009 and the death of Trayvon Martin in 2012, which sparked many new movements that discourage racial profiling and bring justice to those who have been victims of such inhumane behavior by others. Having come from ancestors who were born in Mexico and Puerto Rico has made me somewhat of an outcast in American society . We American- born Mexicans call ourselves
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I’ve been to places where I walk in and instantly see people suspiciously observing me, questioning me, and constantly keeping an eye on me. When I was younger I would dress more “thug” than I do now and people would treat me as a thug, feel scared of me and would act different around me. Now I don't care how I dress I just wear whatever seems comfortable and now people treat me with more respect because I'm not dressing like a “thug”. Many reasons like this lead me to the conclusion that racial profiling is an ineffective act that should be dealt with soon , because if not I feel minorities will revolt and possibly lead to another civil …show more content…
From what I have witnessed government in some aspects are the ones who do actually impede our progressive actions towards equality. If we were to harness the power of government involvement and get support by the government , we would be able to reach equality more effective and efficient than we are now. If we take a look at ¨There Is a Need to End Racial Profiling Act¨ which was posted on the opposing viewpoints database , we see that governmental action in stopping racial profiling is beginning to rise. The End Racial Profiling Act if passed will greatly help out those who have become victims of racial profiling and I believe will help out society as a whole making equality the base of our everyday lives. The aspects of the End Racial Profiling act is that 1st it will abolish the use & practice of racial profiling in law enforcement and national security conflicts , 2nd training on racial profiling will be given in places such as schools , & law enforcement training 3rd elimination of current practices 4th funds allocated to the justice department to discourage racial profiling and help towards progressive equality movements , 5th National Guard will inspect those that have been accused in the past of racial profiling. If this act passes, Americas
I’ve been to places where I walk in and instantly see people suspiciously observing me, questioning me, and constantly keeping an eye on me. When I was younger I would dress more “thug” than I do now and people would treat me as a thug, feel scared of me and would act different around me. Now I don't care how I dress I just wear whatever seems comfortable and now people treat me with more respect because I'm not dressing like a “thug”. Many reasons like this lead me to the conclusion that racial profiling is an ineffective act that should be dealt with soon , because if not I feel minorities will revolt and possibly lead to another civil …show more content…
From what I have witnessed government in some aspects are the ones who do actually impede our progressive actions towards equality. If we were to harness the power of government involvement and get support by the government , we would be able to reach equality more effective and efficient than we are now. If we take a look at ¨There Is a Need to End Racial Profiling Act¨ which was posted on the opposing viewpoints database , we see that governmental action in stopping racial profiling is beginning to rise. The End Racial Profiling Act if passed will greatly help out those who have become victims of racial profiling and I believe will help out society as a whole making equality the base of our everyday lives. The aspects of the End Racial Profiling act is that 1st it will abolish the use & practice of racial profiling in law enforcement and national security conflicts , 2nd training on racial profiling will be given in places such as schools , & law enforcement training 3rd elimination of current practices 4th funds allocated to the justice department to discourage racial profiling and help towards progressive equality movements , 5th National Guard will inspect those that have been accused in the past of racial profiling. If this act passes, Americas