WASHINGTON — Washington D.C. moves to join the likes of California, Seattle, Portland and New York next year with the decriminalization of fare evasion on its Metro trains, citing adisproportionate effect of such laws on people of color.
The legislation, which passed 11 to two in the council’s Dec. 4 meeting, was created by D.C. Councilmember Trayon White, who made headlines earlier this year when he accused Jews of controlling the weather.
“I’ve seen with my own eyes and read stories,” said White. “91 percent of citations given were issued to black people.”
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The animals will continue to control the subway.
ReplyDeleteMaybe because 90 % or more VIOLATORS are black.
ReplyDeleteIts not like the white violators are faster runners.....
DC doesn't deserve to be in charge of their own government.
ReplyDelete336 - BINGO!
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