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Bloomberg apologizes for ‘stop and frisk’ police practice
Associated Press ^ | November 18, 2019 | Brian Slodysko

Posted on 11/17/2019 6:17:35 PM PST by Olog-hai

Michael Bloomberg on Sunday apologized for his longstanding support of the controversial “stop-and-frisk” police strategy ahead of a potential Democratic presidential run, a practice that he embraced as New York’s mayor and continued to defend despite its disproportionate impact on people of color.

Addressing a black church in Brooklyn, Bloomberg said he was “sorry” and acknowledged it often led to the detention of blacks and Latinos.

“I can’t change history,” Bloomberg told the congregation. “However today, I want you to know that I realize back then I was wrong.”

Bloomberg’s reversal is notable for someone who is often reluctant to admit wrongdoing. It’s also a recognition that if he’s to compete for the Democratic presidential nomination, he’ll have to win support from black voters. And his record on stop-and-frisk is a glaring vulnerability that could hobble his potential candidacy if he doesn’t express contrition.

The apology, however, was received skeptically by many prominent activists who noted that it was made as he is taking steps to enter the race. …

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Editorial; Politics/Elections; US: New York
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To: canuck_conservative

Good call! From the Huffington Post, April 2013 =>

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Bloomberg Defends Stop And Frisk, Unloads On Inspector General Bill, And Calls NYCLU ‘Extremists’

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bloomberg-stop-and-frisk_n_3186641


21 posted on 11/17/2019 7:42:19 PM PST by Ken H (And Epstein didn't kill himself.)
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To: Lisbon1940

[[It shows disturbing weakness to change one’s opinion.]]

AND IT exposes them as disgusting pandering morons who will say anything to get elected- If he’s so sorry for it, then drop out of race as a show of contrition- and if he’s so sorry for it- why did he wait till now to apologize? He’s not sorry (Nor should he be- but the man is simply lying)- he just wants their vote- Wake up liberals- you’re being played-


22 posted on 11/17/2019 8:43:37 PM PST by Bob434
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To: jonascord

[[Good cops are very adept are reading postures, expressions, movements,]]

All that gets thrown right out the door though when they confront mimes- then it’s anyone’s guess what their expressions mean


23 posted on 11/17/2019 8:45:10 PM PST by Bob434
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To: Olog-hai

Isn’t it a conflict of interest that this guy has his own propaganda outlet (Bloomberg TV) to attack his political opponents? Should he not divest himself of ownership?


24 posted on 11/17/2019 9:08:18 PM PST by Trumpnado2016 (Welcome to Trump World.)
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To: Bob434
With street mimes, they should be given a 25 foot running start, and the cop promises he will miss with the first shot...

I'll wager that after the first fifty, they will no longer be seen in the wild...

25 posted on 11/17/2019 10:25:24 PM PST by jonascord (First rule of the Dunning-Kruger Club is that you do not know you are in the Dunning-Kruger club.)
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To: Olog-hai

When he apologizes for laws against salt and oversized sodas call me


26 posted on 11/18/2019 1:52:30 AM PST by ronnie raygun (nic dip.com)
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To: Lisbon1940
It shows disturbing weakness to change one’s opinion.

INDEED!


But to change one's mind about needing Jesus' salvation after all, is a 'weakness' that will have eternal consequences for the better.

27 posted on 11/18/2019 4:24:09 AM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Bob434

But; a really good mime expression can be turned into a meme.


28 posted on 11/18/2019 4:25:27 AM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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