So, I wasn't going to post anything about the situation in America, except to say that I wish you all well, and hope you are safe and that change is coming. ♥ (I feel all I have done for the past week is scroll through Twitter and events just keeps expanding.)
Except then Promethia pointed out this tweet, and WELL!
Also: George Floyd protests: UK government urged to suspend export of tear gas, rubber bullets and riot shields to US amid 'excessive' use of force
British law requires exports to be suspended if they are used for internal repression
Mind you, when it comes to the UK and race we are... not exactly great (/understatement of the century). Lets hope we can spark some change here too:
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Except then Promethia pointed out this tweet, and WELL!
Pastors on the steps of #StJohnsChurch calling for end to police brutality, solidarity with #DCProtests. “God is always on the side of the oppressed. Mr. President, I promise your hands are too small to box with God.” pic.twitter.com/qthHdR47HL
— Heidi Thompson (@hthompson) June 2, 2020
Also: George Floyd protests: UK government urged to suspend export of tear gas, rubber bullets and riot shields to US amid 'excessive' use of force
British law requires exports to be suspended if they are used for internal repression
Mind you, when it comes to the UK and race we are... not exactly great (/understatement of the century). Lets hope we can spark some change here too:
( Read more... )
