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The effectiveness of policing and police reform has reemerged as a prominent topic of debate in the United States following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Elijah McClain. This has reignited America’s need to apply community policing, wherein the police will live in the community they serve. This will create law enforcement systems with the help of the citizens, with familiarity with their needs and life practices. Due to the current killings mainly of black people, issues of mistrust and insecurity in the police had reemerged. 

While it worked out for some, the cons are just as much as the pros. Surprisingly, community policing did not work out well in the south nor did it create trust between the citizens and the police. Mainly because it has been a sudden shift and appeared as if it was a superficial approach to the occurring problem.

In this video, we will discuss the ongoing debate about community policing. And will the US ever make this work, will community policing end police brutality or will it favor certain community members? Will making police live in the places they protect to make a difference?

Community Policing: Trust Between the Citizens and The Police
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During the Iraqi war, Tens of thousands of American soldiers were deployed. They were reported as casualties in hopes of disarming the WMDs Iraq had in possession and stomping the threat of terrorism in the Middle East.

However, Iraq is an oil-rich country with barrels totaling over the billions. There may have been a missed opportunity as the oil price war rages worldwide today and oil production runs low in our backyard.

In this video, I’ll talk about how America went to war with a country and, in the end, got nothing beneficial for its citizens in return.

The Reason America Has High Crude Oil Prices Today
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When you think of America, one thing that comes to mind is that it’s a rich and powerful country. What we don’t talk about is that this rich and powerful country was built on the backs of slaves. Even prestigious buildings like the Harvard Law School and the White House were built by slaves.

The African-American people were the stepping stones that America willingly trampled on. In this video, I’ll go over the history of America and how it became a world-class superpower by sacrificing the future of an entire race.

The Dark Side of America: The Global Superpower
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On January 6, 2020, Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters to violently protest against the peaceful transfer of power from one president to another and ruin President Biden’s election victory. 

Politics is serious, and the former President was playing God that day as if Trump was above the law. In this video, I’ll talk about how Trump lost the election race fair and square and twisted that narrative that led to violent protests and the deaths of a few people. 

Do you think the US needs to make Trump accountable for his actions? Let me know what you think.

The God that is Donald Trump
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The Supreme Court’s historic decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and jeopardize abortion rights was shocking for most women. The ruling will likely impact single parents most when you factor in housing, food, and transportation costs. Women forced to become parents may not all qualify for government assistance with these and other necessities.

In this video, I’ll talk about how this ruling may affect the future of America in terms of women's empowerment and what it means for us in the long run.

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Popular narratives portray black Americans as people to be feared and discriminated against. This is done by stereotyping them as criminals. One such false narrative suggests that almost all crimes committed in America were done by black people, specifically African Americans. 

What if I told you that’s not even close to the truth? The picture you’re shown isn’t based on facts or reality.

In this video, I’ll shed light on the topic and how related information is grossly misrepresented.

Only in America: How Racial Stereotypes Misrepresent Crime Rates
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American Elections are a sight to behold, regardless of whether it's local or national. People can support whoever they want and whatever promises their candidates to make during elections. However, why is there still no change? One word, Hypocrisy.

With the approval rate for liberal ideals like interracial relationships and gay marriages on the rise, elected lawmakers who claim to support such ideas remain reluctant to pass laws that evoke the necessary changes. 

In this video, we’ll talk about the hypocrisy of political promises, and how politicians continue to be completely out of touch with reality. If you liked the video, subscribe to my channel!

Only in America: Election Day Hypocrites
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Millions of working-class Americans file their income tax returns with the IRS every year. Some file to claim a tax refund, while others pay what they owe the government.

But what if I told you that you’re doing it wrong, and Uncle Sam happily takes your money without you even noticing? Worst of all, your employer might be a part of this scheme.

In this video, I’ll discuss how the average American is severely misinformed about the tax system and is being legally taken advantage of by the IRS. If you liked the video, subscribe to my channel!

Only in America: Income Tax is a Scam
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America has evolved from a racist nation fueling discrimination against black people, to a fairer society where race does not define who you are and what opportunities you have in life. Right?

I beg to differ. In reality, it’s as if politicians have their heads in the clouds and don’t realize that the common people are still facing various forms of racism, even to this day.

In this video, I’ll talk about the laws that didn't contribute to eradicating racism in America and instead helped fuel hate against minorities they were supposed to protect.

Racism: America’s Disillusioned View
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Police or cops, by definition, are an authority dedicated to enforcing laws and investigating crimes. If the situation warrants, they’re authorized to make arrests.

Most of us think we can trust the police with our lives. But why has public opinion sunk to a new low, and why is it that the bad cops are only held accountable when caught in the act?

In this video, I’ll talk about how much cops can get away with in America and how problematic that is for the average citizen if left unchecked.

Only in America: Why the Public Doesn’t Trust the Police
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