Police Brutality (in the Obama Era)

From Sean Bell to Oscar Grant, from Henry Gates to "a punch in the face", the last 2 years have shown a horrific rise in the level of police anger and confidence. The police force is not what you might think after watching an episode of “Leave it to Beaver.” No, they are an institution set up to discriminate against the poor and minorities and are authorized to use the most terrific violence. Repression is a constant feature of capitalism. The justice system is set up to fail us and keep those at the top in control. With that in mind, how should we address the real problems of crime and violence in our city?

The solution is not to double the size of the police force but to TAKE ON poverty, unemployment, and our underfunded public schools. With the election of Obama, police brutality continues to mark a stark contradiction in this new era.

The INTERNATIONAL SOCIALIST ORGANIZATION invites you to join us for a discussion on police brutality, race, and racism in the Obama Era and what we in Rochester can do about it. All groups involved in the fight against racism are welcome to attend to contribute, share, and promote their ideas and activities.

7:30PM -- Thursday, August 20th
Underground Railroad Cafe
480 West Main Street

Free and open to the public
visit: http://rochesteriso.org or
email: rochISO@yahoo.com for more info.