Baltimore Quote by Al Sharpton
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“Let me just say that we are under the consent decree. There are people in our city [Baltimore] along with the police department and advocates who believe that this is absolutely the right thing to do.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public hearing on consent decree, Baltimore, 2023
The speaker emphasizes that a legal agreement is widely supported by community members, police, and advocates as the correct approach.
In simple terms: People agree the decree is right.
Key Takeaway
Support the decree.
Themes
justice
community
policy
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
political
advocacy
When to use this quote
- city council meetings
- community forums
- policy implementation
Key Concepts
legal agreement
public consensus
Questions to Reflect On
- How does community support affect policy success?
- What alternatives exist if the decree fails?
A Different Perspective
Some may view the decree as insufficient for systemic change.
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