Lily white folks have a secret code that let’s us get away with stuff when it comes to crime. Sort of like a secret handshake. I’ll let you in on it though it may get me in trouble with the rest of them at the next monthly meeting.
The first part of it is simple. When we see a cop, or have an encounter. We use the code phrase “officer”. As in “ Hello officer. What is the problem?” The officer will respond with a code challenge such as “you’re walking in the street blocking traffic”. If you answer with the appropriate secret response of, “I’m sorry officer” and move to the sidewalk, the cop will know you’re a member of the club and leave you be.
If you make the mistake of trying to fight the cop, he’ll know you’re not a member of this secret club and he’ll use force to teach you a lesson... or stop you from assaulting him... whatever. The key is to not break the law and not challenge or assault the cop. Michael Brown didn’t know these secret rules and he encountered a cop with an itchy trigger finger.
If the “community” can somehow arrange to have one of their youth sacrificed on the alter of the law each day, they can get free stuff all year round.
Another episode of “When Keepin’ It Real Goes Wrong.”