It feels like progressives genuinely don't care about changing minds or persuading people sometimes. They just want to feel righteous and scream at people.
When you have a controversial idea like diverting police funds elsewhere, you need to explain that as straightforward and clear as you can as to why it's a good idea. Say where the funds are going and why it would improve things.
Defund the Police just sounds like less cops, worse cops, more crime. How are you supposed to get most of the population on this - people who don't enjoy crime?
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