Pros And Cons Of Police Brutality

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In conclusion, it is a well-known saying to treat others as you would like to be treated. Why some people feel it is ok to treat others as subhuman is beyond understanding. Police brutality should not be allowed to continue because it is unethical, can be discriminatory, and can result in murder. In the days of slavery blacks were segregated and used as slaves. In Germany, Jews and homosexuals along with many others were cordoned off in concentration camps and slaughtered like cattle. The Nazi’s targeted Jews, homosexuals, and politico’s. At the time it was against the law to have relations with anyone of the opposite sex and it took many years for that law to be abolished. Humans can be cruel against those who are different. It is wrong

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