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I've heard a lot of flap that this is simply a race issue. It isn't, and here is why. Jean was the kind of guy you'd want your son to be. He went to school, got his degree, he was involved in campus life, he was a leader, he had many friends, he got a great job at Price Waterhouse... he was everything most people would want in a son.

This transcends race. That's why, I believe, the jury convicted Guyger. The police association tried to make Jean into "your typical black guy" in Dallas, and it just didn't work. Even the allegations that they'd found marijuana in his apartment didn't stick, and were ridiculous. Who cares? Weak sauce.

Yes, this was a victory for people of color who have suffered disproportionately from police violence. And yes, I think that Guyger is a racist. I just think that it might be a wake up call for a lot of people of all stripes.

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It was always all about her. She is a trained first responder and she did nothing to try to save his life. Her uniform and gloves were spotless. She was more concerned about how she was going to extricate herself.

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