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Old 08-11-2020, 01:33 PM   #4350
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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague View Post
I'm not sure if that's actually true. It's impossible to know, but this would indicate that it can play out pretty much the same way.

The video gives an error, but I agree with you that it is impossible to definitively know. The exact same circumstances happening in the exact same way with those significant variables at play, etc.

However, I personally believe that there was greater disregard by Chauvin for the action and attention around him because of who George Floyd was, including the color of his skin. That doesn't necessarily mean a direct, overt act of racism, but I think it illustrates a systemic problem that infects and/or is too easily manifested in police like Chauvin.

Yes, people of all races and creeds are killed/murdered by police all the time. In this specific case I believe race played a factor in the actions and result. That is just my personal opinion, and proving that in court is going to be very difficult.
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