Police officers who racially profile and kill innocent people based on stereotypes and hatred should be held accountable for their actions. The police officer who shot and killed Oscar Grant served a total of 11 months in prison. He did it less than a year. Oscar Grant's family and loved ones suffered longer than the police officer did. It is not fair that people in a high position are treated differently. That police officer didn't go to prison for a long time because he was a white police officer. The police officer said he intended to pull out a Taser gun instead of the actual gun. That's when he was charged with manslaughter. Regardless of whether it was an accident or not, which it wasn't, 11 months is not enough time to take an innocent life. I believe that people who hold higher and more important positions should be held accountable even more than an ordinary citizen. This is because they are trained and have our lives in their hands. So when they abuse their power, this should not be taken
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