Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect.
Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence.
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Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.

An immigrant to Anishinaabe land and Canada. Now old and retired.

Website: https://ericlawton.org

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  • It’s the metrics. If they have a vague suspicion during a traffic stop, that there are, for example, drugs in the vehicle, perhaps because there’s a Black person in the car, then by escalating, they can use the reaction as “probable cause” to search the vehicle.

    Then they may find something that will help them meet their quota.