I think you misunderstand me: I understand the practical/theoretical reasons behind it. I am saying I don’t understand why this is so accepted, especially since we get such gray area and inconsistent treatment usually due to some combination of the mood/general disposition of the officer combined with the demographics of the person they are deciding to fuck up that day (or not).
I also understand that we accept it because of power structures and how privilege works. I am just saying that there should be louder pushback on this from an ethical standpoint. I wouldn’t take my “I don’t understand” too literally. It’s a common expression to express disapproval and frustration towards something (usually something perceived to be indefensible). “I don’t understand how someone can vote for Trump” for instance.
I think you misunderstand me: I understand the practical/theoretical reasons behind it. I am saying I don’t understand why this is so accepted, especially since we get such gray area and inconsistent treatment usually due to some combination of the mood/general disposition of the officer combined with the demographics of the person they are deciding to fuck up that day (or not).
I also understand that we accept it because of power structures and how privilege works. I am just saying that there should be louder pushback on this from an ethical standpoint. I wouldn’t take my “I don’t understand” too literally. It’s a common expression to express disapproval and frustration towards something (usually something perceived to be indefensible). “I don’t understand how someone can vote for Trump” for instance.