#Blacklivesmat

[Fidel_Castronaut]

I think one thing this thread reveals is that the US is still very much obsessed with 'race' politics, even going so far as to introduce race into subjects that don't necessarily warrant it (not saying this is an example, mind).

That's not to say that Europe and the UK don't also suffer from this, but I think considering the US' history and the animosity felt towards other racial groups as very much evidenced in recent race relations rows there is perhaps a larger underlying problem than simply police brutality and campaigns on #blacklivesmatter.

From an outsider looking in, it would appear there is almost a general consensus on how the police treat people in custody or as suspects, and that consensus is that it can be pretty bad.