Why Isn't It Black Lives Matter, Too?

Willie Brown addressed the slogan "Defund the Police," suggesting that it was the stupidest slogan ever.  I agree that it fuels the fears of Trump supporters and others.

But what about Black Lives Matter? 

I just got an email from friends who've created a graphic saying "All lives matter," and I think that's too weak.  Here's what I responded:

I wish that the original slogan "Black lives matter" had added the too.  I honestly think it would make the point clearer that for so many decades we acknowledged the worth of other lives, but not of Black ones.  I don't know why people think leaving off the too makes it a stronger statement that we've de-valued Black lives.

Leaving it off makes it sound as if those are the only ones that matter rather than those are the ones we've valued the least and the last.

Your colorful statement would work well with a graphic of masks.  It doesn't really address the racism  towards Blacks.

Love to you too....

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