HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-15-2021_Open Session_General Comment_Garcia, Javier_Stop SB Police Raids VS Day Laborers_RedactedFrom:Javier Garcia
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Subject:Stop SB Police Raids VS Day Laborers
Date:Wednesday, December 15, 2021 8:28:40 AM
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In these difficult times for everyone and especially those that have usually been ostracized and
relegated as second class citizens for too long, the last thing we need is more oppressive
actions against those already suffering devastating consequences due to this pandemic.
The actions of businesses and law enforcement against day laborers is despicable and
disheartening.
Why would resources be used against the very people that contribute to the progress of the
city?
Why would a city with many issues of their own add more unnecessary litigation and bad
press?
Do you want people to live peaceful lives and contribute to society in general, or do you want
people to stand up and fight back against these injustices?
We exist to give those marginalized people a chance to better their life outcomes. We exist to
make sure those same folks aren't treated as afterthoughts. We exist to affirm their rights and
when those rights are infringed upon, we do not just simply let things be.
We exist in order to give entities that make life miserable and unjust to so many people
unpleasant.
We expect these outdated and divisive tactics employed by some governmental agencies to
disappear sooner than later; because we won't until then.
--
Javier Garcia
Pomona Economic Opportunity Center