Miranda Allen
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On this day in 1991 Los Angeles police officers severely beat motorist Rodney King, the beating is famously captured on amateur video and later leads to riots when the police officers are acquitted.

And no one has learned a damned thing.
08:44 PM - Mar 03, 2023
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Mask Wearing Amy
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In response to Miranda Allen.
Holy fuck! That was today, 32 years ago. That is crazy...how little has changed, I mean. (As well as it's been that long ago.)
10:56 PM - Mar 03, 2023
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FirstAmendmentGirl
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In response to Miranda Allen.
I never believed in messiahs but I believe in prophets and I think Rodney King was a prophet.

"I just want to say – you know – can we, can we all get along? Can we, can we get along? Can we stop making it horrible for the older people and the kids?"
10:27 PM - Mar 03, 2023
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Machelle
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In response to Miranda Allen.
I will never forget that day. He is my friend's cousin. Watching as LA was burning down. Sadly, nothing has changed in this country.
09:07 PM - Mar 03, 2023
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Mask Wearing Amy
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In response to Machelle.
He died tragically young, I'm sure the stress of the beating and the emotional trauma that caused him put a strain on his body. I am sorry for your friend's loss.
10:57 PM - Mar 03, 2023
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