The difference is that his "whiteness" did not contribute to the likelihood of his death. This is what #alllivesmatter fails to understand, the reason #blacklivesmatter exists because people felt that it had to be said.
Morton, 23, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana — all 10 grams of it — which, according to police, was the reason undercover agents set up the drug buy.
This isn't a race issue. This is a drug war issue. He was another casualty of prohibition.
The difference is that his "whiteness" did not contribute to the likelihood of his death. This is what #alllivesmatter fails to understand, the reason #blacklivesmatter exists because people felt that it had to be said.
Very well put.
This isn't a race issue. This is a drug war issue. He was another casualty of prohibition.