Van Vleck and Brookdale June 12, 2020

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the way to get things done

Such an outpouring of righteous anger shakes the system 

The massive demonstrations against vicious police brutality 

Coming out in support of Back Lives Matter demands 

Determined to be heard despite the violence of the thugs in blue.

Who can fail to see now that the cops are there for the billionaires

To protect their property and serve the institutions of white supremacy 

A standing army of modern day slave catchers unleashed

Disappearing millions into the prison industrial complex.

Mercenaries geared up with helmets and gas masks and weaponry 

Attacking the peaceful protesters unarmed and defenseless 

Assaulted and arrested for exercising the right of assembly

An occupying force that must be disarmed and dismantled. 

I am white but the policeman is not my friend either

As it seems we all have stories of being pulled over 

Threatened and shaken up and shaken down by the encounter 

But privileged not to fear for my life like a person of color. 

Imagine a community service that sends real help

When you call 911 for a health emergency or dispute 

Trained to de-escalate confrontations with upset angry people 

Trusted people who live in your neighborhood.

That's what is being promised now in Minneapolis 

Thanks to the power of the people marching in the street 

Effecting great changes after two weeks of hard struggle 

Showing direct action is the way to get things done.

Weehawken June 7, 2020

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Skylands Jun 7, 2020

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