Tuesday, October 30, 2007

"RCMP Pepper Spray Baby..."



According to the RCMP's strategic priorities, they will bring down the "barometer of crime" by focusing on organized crime, terrorism, youth, aboriginal communties, and economic integrity. Wait a minute, aboriginal communities labelled as a focus to reduce crime-sounds like a stereotype to me. In other words, a perfect example of how racism is structurally embedded in our political systems.

In this particular video, the RCMP incidently use pepper spray to calm down an excited aboriginal family after a youth soccer game. Apparently even their baby was out of control. Watch and make your own assessment. One question: what kind of people are we empowering to protect and serve our communities?

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