Cannot Quote by Jamaal Bowman
“Our response to crises cannot be adding more and more police funding.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Hearing, 2023
Increasing police budgets does not address root causes of societal crises; systemic reform is needed.
In simple terms: More police money won’t solve crises.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for community‑based solutions.
Themes
police reform
budget allocation
social justice
public policy
systemic change
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- urban neighborhoods
- budget hearings
- policy debates
- community meetings
Key Concepts
public economics
criminal justice reform
social determinants of safety
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives to policing could improve safety?
- How can communities influence policy decisions?
A Different Perspective
Funding alone cannot fix deep‑seated issues.
