by Minneapolis police and the ongoing problem of unequal justice, “represent a genuine and legitimate frustration over a decades-long failure to reform police practices and the broader criminal justice system in the United States.”“The overwhelming majority of participants have been peaceful, courageous, responsible, and inspiring. They deserve our respect and support, not condemnation — something that police in cities like Camden and Flint have commendably understood.
The elected officials who matter the most in reforming police departments and the criminal justice system work at the state and local levels, he said. “Yes, we should be fighting to make sure that we have a president, a Congress, a U.S. Justice Department, and a federal judiciary that actually recognize the ongoing, corrosive role that racism plays in our society and want to do something about it. … [But] It’s mayors and county executives that appoint most police chiefs and negotiate collective bargaining agreements with police unions.
“Finally, the more specific we can make demands for criminal justice and police reform, the harder it will be for elected officials to just offer lip service to the cause and then fall back into business as usual once protests have gone away. The content of that reform agenda will be different for various communities. A big city may need one set of reforms; a rural community may need another. Some agencies will require wholesale rehabilitation; others should make minor improvements,” he said.
There is a difference between those that protest and those that riot. Rioters must be held accountable to the full extent of the law. Looting and mayhem will not be tolerated by Americans. Rioters are THUGS
When you were president there were police abuse... your opportunity to make clear laws/rules for abusing police officer. But now you have an opinion ... talk is cheap Mr Obama
Riots, these are riots destroying ALL Americans livelihoods, communities. Bought and paid for by the Hollywood elite, Soros, people like the Obama's fanning the flames and saying it's ok. Period.
Would somebody please tell this uninformed, stupid fool that they're rioting and shooting Officers.....yes....even the Black ones, 'cause he seems to be out of the loop? Must be too much of 'Martha's Vineyard!'
The Obamanation spewing his racist, divisionist rhetoric as directed by his handlers...WalkAwayFromDemocratsForever..
OBAMAGATEGATE
Not what i have seen.
Definitely in the beginning, after the looting started, no, Obama is as clueless now as he was when he was in office
no one is condemning the peaceful protesters - talk about your political bullshit?
You started all this in 2008 with George Soros $$$$ behind you your Kenyan communist father (who abandoned you) to inspire U towards communism and Marxist lover Saul Alinsky playbook you loved to guide you in creating chaos to bring about transforming USA towards communism!
I surprisingly agree w/Obama! We need elections that show directions desired by citizens! There should be adherence to the results!!
For God's sake, the Dem run cities and states are letting out thousands of convicted prisoners because of a virus and enacting no bail reform and he's opining about criminal justice reform. Rich.
Obama human rights
KEY WORD FORMER-GO THE F AWAY🆘🆘🆘‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
GFYS
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Obama is the reason we have these problems! What a feckless President he was. He greatly divided this nation
What do you say about the effect this is having on businesses! Be honest!! Restore my faith in you!
Bullshit.
Says the divider in chief.
That's not really true. The DNC has sent in berries antifa communist terrorist to make the protesters out to be rioters Democrats have imprisoned black Americans in record numbers, kept them poor, dependent and corralled for control Look at the cities involved. Democrat contro
You are fucking kidding me. Our capital is burning down and NYC.
Because Obama is ANTIFA
OBAMA USING DEATH, FEAR & GUILT TO ADVANTAGE. OBAMA ENDORSED BIDEN FOR PRESIDENT USED KKK LEADERS TO MAKE SURE HIS CHILDREN DON'T GO TO SCHOOL WITH BLACKS. WON. CAREER, ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT OF POOR WOMEN. INCARCERATED BLACKS. OBAMA PROTECTS HIM.
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Overwhelming lmao. Dems love that word, like they had overwhelming evidence of collusion. Overwhelming majority are criminals rioting & burning our Democrap run cities. When will people learn these dems don't care about anything but their power & fortune DemsAreDestroyingAmerica
Anybody claiming to be just a protester is contributing to the violence & destruction in this country by providing cover to criminals. Protest then get off the streets before looting & violence starts & stop destroying our nation.
Of course & don’t believe what you see with your own eyes. This is the Democrats dream for the USA. Looting arsonists and criminals. DomesticTerrorists allowed to control & burn your city to the ground. Obama Democrats built this. No law. No order. TotalAnarchy.
There are good people on both sides.... sounds familiar.
Where was all his insight for 8 years when he had opportunity to reform?
Like this..
Part of the police and the CIA are disguised as peaceful protesters! They had planned sabotage and wanted trump to have reason to order the guard to shoot at the great American people! The partners polish their eyes and find out the dogs sent by the government!🤬
You and yo manly wife/husband just cant stay the heck out of things. Get over it already. KILLARY LOST DUDE
As soon as the sun goes down, the other half of the Obama Youth come out with their 'Fuck the Police' attitudes, and head off on a shopping and arson spree. We haven't heard from state and local leadership because they pander to and fear these hooligans.
Oh yeah so peaceful . Wake up America is on fire not to sure if you are involved
Really and those who suffer racism are homeless taking low pay jobs or no jobs on food stamps nonopportunities lies on work force system that does not give jobs to people!
TheRealKMcKidd Jesus christ he needs to come back
Obama is talking in code to single his people to create more violence. We also know he is creating a problem for November 3 to stop the voting processes. But it will not happen because the people is now in control UNITY.
So why are you raising money, hiring lawyers, making bondsman available and organizing and paying for radical protestors to be bailed out of jail?
You said Cummins the mayor of Baltimore is crook, it is ok, Trump says the same, he is racist according Michelle Obama?
How's obammes husband Michael
If Barak Obama really believes this, why not go and 'protest' after dark in any of these cities? I don't see any celebrities out there amongst these 'peaceful' and 'courageous' crowds. Go ahead, 'inspire' us!
Trumpforever
He’s crazy. As always just words. What is now is not peaceful protest but violent angry mobs looting and harming officials and public property. No one should take law to own hands. Law must be upheld and any lawbreaker arrested.
Problem is the far right that wants to keep the status quo are working, tirelessly to smear peaceful protesters who want nothing to do with looting and violence as part of those problems.
Obama a Mass agitator.
Unfortunately, I don’t believe the peaceful protesters are outweighing the violent anarchists. Also, elections should not be on the forefront right now. The nation needs solidfy and shut down the violent criminals first and foremost.
Lol...I love how he devotes so little space to widespread rioting and looting.
He’s supporting riots, not protests. Fomenting of violence started with him. He doesn’t care neighborhoods of all color, their homes, their jobs, livelihoods are being burned down. BarackObama the Obamination doesn’t give a rat’s ass for anything but votes/greed for power.
He's gross.. What a liar. Obama gate
Vote all the democrats out of Minnesota
I don’t think anyone in the country is condemning the peaceful protesters. The problem occurs when they are replaced by rioters and looters.
Try telling all the business owners whose businesses have been damaged that these are peaceful protest. YObama had 8 years and race relations only got worse. The Dems always playing race card makes things worse. We are Americans, one nation.
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