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Of course they were, but what difference does it make? They aren't public servants who then shirked their duty to make amends.

Yeah you're right there's no racism in the criminal justice system.

Of course they were what? You just can't bring yourself to say the word except when it applies to the police.

I never said there is no racism in the criminal justice system. There is racism everywhere.

I am critical of those officers for not showing up but that doesn't make them racists.

It was interesting that the chief showed up and not having them there must have been embarrassing for him. I also noticed he didn't make excuses for them not being there, just said it was personal reasons which could mean anything.

I would like to know what was really behind their no show.