Quote:Defunding the police is not a solution for safer cities, Portland Police Association President Daryl Turner explained on “The Story" on Wednesday night.

“Defunding the police is not a solution. It's a political stunt,” Turner told host Martha MacCallum. “Portland police officers and all police officers respond to calls to service. They respond to calls no matter what your race, creed, culture, religion, sexual orientation, or gender is.”

Since the city of Portland disbanded its gun violence reduction team July 1, shootings have increased and homicide hit a 30-year high. According to Turner, Portland Mayor and police commissioner Ted Wheeler has realized defunding the police force "was a mistake.”

Turner said people of color are most affected by this onset of violence. During a shooting in one neighborhood, he said, 150 rounds of ammunition were fired.

“One hundred and fifty rounds indiscriminately in neighborhoods, in the houses, in the places where people live, where people play, where people want to raise their children and families,” he said. “That is unacceptable.”

Politicians like Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris of California continue to push the defunding of police forces, which Turner said further proves the movement is a stunt.

“Politicians bent on power who perpetuate misinformation and untruths are just as guilty as using their privilege to hijack this movement, the movement of racial equity, the movement of social justice as the rioters who are committing violent acts, burning and looting and causing chaos in the streets,” he said.

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Where have I heard all of his points before?

Oh, yeah... from people with common sense, aka conservatives, both long-standing and red-pilled.


Wheeler, one comment for ya... we told you so.

Well duh...common friggin sense

Libtards are retards

How can you be mayor of a big city and not have a clue what will happen if you reduce your police force funding?

(09-24-2020 09:53 PM)TripleA Wrote:  How can you be mayor of a big city and not have a clue what will happen if you reduce your police force funding?

Stick a D next to your name. That's the only qualification some of these places require. They'll vote for you regardless.

And then wonder why their town is going down the toilet.

(09-25-2020 08:45 AM)umbluegray Wrote:  

(09-24-2020 09:53 PM)TripleA Wrote:  How can you be mayor of a big city and not have a clue what will happen if you reduce your police force funding?

Stick a D next to your name. That's the only qualification some of these places require. They'll vote for you regardless.

And then wonder why their town is going down the toilet.

This is what you get when you lead by emotions rather than brains.

Ted Wheeler will be replaced by another Dem in the next election. Rinse, lather, repeat.