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  • poVoq@slrpnk.net
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    20 hours ago

    While it is certainly worse in some countries, the bigger factor is who you are. Migrants and other minorities, or people with mental health issues are pretty much universally abused by police no matter where.

    • TheGrandNagus@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      20 hours ago

      Certainly can make things a lot worse. Thankfully my experiences have still been good despite being a brown immigrant.