There is a crisis of faith in America. A crisis that exposes the deep chasms that exist in our society. Traditionally a community caretaking function—and thus deserving of the highest levels of faith, trust and respect—policing in America is now a flashpoint, a litmus test through which to determine which side of the privilege aisle you rest your head on.
A recent Gallup poll showed that while police departments were one of the institutions in which Americans had the highest confidence (57 percent overall), this was belied by deep divides among racial and political lines. Although it should be noted that 57 percent confidence in an institution whose sole function is to protect the lives and liberties of fellow citizens is truly an abysmal number.
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