South Africa and Brazil Show What Defunding the Police Means.

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South Africa and Brazil Show What Defunding the Police Means.

Get ready for private security forces—for the middle class.

By
Emma Freire

July 16, 2020

Defund the police. It’s the slogan on everyone’s lips these days, begging the question, “what will replace them?” Despite the enthusiasm for defunding, the answer remains vague. The city of Minneapolis, for instance, has voted to disband its police department. When City Council president Lisa Bender was asked on CNN who you should call if your home is being burglarized, she skirted the question entirely, responding that that question “comes from a place of privilege.”

    “Rolling back police functions has the potential to have a far greater impact on advancing the call to defund the police than approving a meager cut of $150 million.”

In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio has agreed to cut $1 billion from the NYPD’s $6 billion budget. Instead of the safety and security of New Yorkers, those funds will be redirected towards things like youth summer programs, social services, education, and public housing. In a statement, De Blasio said, “This budget prioritizes our communities most in need while keeping New Yorkers safe.”

https://humanevents.com/2020/07/16/south-africa-and-brazil-show-what-defunding-the-police-means/