Is Black Lives Matter Right? - [Bonus Episode]

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In this episode, I discuss my views on race and police. A subject that has been on the lips of many since the death of George Floyd by the hands of police officers. I will read an essay I wrote for City Journal called 'Stories and Data', while also providing some additional thoughts.
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[@MarkHeng3000]

Just curious- How many of you have hesitated to share a video like this on social media for fear of a backlash? I know I have. Coleman, your bravery is inspiring.

[@johnbradley2359]

I find myself engaging in self-censorship constantly. Every once in a while, I get sick of it and post something, but the fact that this has become part of the process says it all.

[@timagee147]

The social cost is way too high to share something like this.

[@MeshFrequency]

@@timagee147 Bring out your inner honey badger!

[@chrishaughton_1963]

Hesitated. Then shared. Come on let’s say and promote what we think ....

[@bongwaterly]

I got the backlash for sharing a tweet from an African American immigrant woman saying that America wasn’t as bad as the media portrays. The people on “right side” of history don’t want to hear anything contrary to their narrative and if you stray from that narrative you’re a racist. I constantly hear Obi Wan in my head - “Only a sith deals in absolute.”

[@changingminds1422]

While doing stand up in Chicago I ad libbed a dumb joke about how “BLM” kinda sounds like a sandwich, the 2 black guys in the room burst out laughing while the white people scowled at me. Ever since then I’ve suspected there’s a massive disconnect between what us “white liberals” think is offensive to black people and what is ACTUALLY offensive to black people lol.

[@cosmick57]

Absolutely! SJWs are totally humorless! 😉 Good one!

[@TommyLikeTom]

Your stand up must suck

[@alexlopez4]

That’s pretty funny to be fair 😂

[@drmegroekle]

Humorless! Plus the hubris. And assumptiveness. Blech.

[@shawnkay5462]

Thats the problem with White Liberals, they want to be offended for other people even if those people are not offended.

[@ClarkPotter]

Let's get Coleman on JRE.

[@grindcreative]

Si muy.

[@MrGOTAMA420]

go to his website theyre probably sick of hearing from me.

[@MrGOTAMA420]

@@jedlee2194 thanks!

[@MrGOTAMA420]

@@jedlee2194 lol

[@michelem7786]

Or maybe... Let's see if Coleman can out pace JRE. I'd rather have Coleman be the host.

[@pierre-lucleboeuf4979]

The fact that I was afraid to like this video is a problem.

[@kirgizikable]

well said

[@pebblepod30]

Haha ikr? I was also taught from a teen onwards attitudes i now recognise as racial guilt/white guilt. And it is actually applying racist principles.

[@pebblepod30]

@Owen Marble Congratulations Owen 😁🙏 The other side of the race industry is teaching and encouraging racial resentment from other groups, esp black. And not based on things ppl actually experienced.

[@blsdthnkfl8896]

Owen Marble Hi Owen👋🏾 That’s so sad, but I’m glad you were able to come out of that 👏🏾 Here’s a couple of videos that might interest you (if you have time)😊 ☝🏾 Brandon Tatum (former cop, major voice among young black conservatives)👉🏾m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5LHin2Cj85mZrM ☝🏾Bevelyn Beatty. Better known for speaking the truth down in CHAZ/CHOP👉🏾 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaLCoH6CqdhkZqs However, this is my FAVORITE video... All I can say is get your popcorn 🍿🎬 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/paiXaIOChrNjgqM As for me, my highest sense of identity is found in Christ (not the color of my skin). With all that’s going on in this world, I believe God (the creator of all things) is coming back soon. The God of the Bible says that you are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139) in His image (you are no accident). Unlike the post modern world view that we see being pushed in which there is no truth, God sent his son Jesus Christ into this world to declare that He is the way, the truth and the life. And Jesus was the perfect truth and perfect standard. All others fall short of this standard (Romans 3:23) which takes us out of relationship with God the father. While all other religions say do (as in trying to meet a standard of perfection by good works or religious piety which no one can do) Christianity says its done (Christ has met that standard therefore we should accept him as mediator between us and God). And whoever believes in him (Christ John 3:16) has ever lasting life. God bless ❤️✝️🇺🇸 #EternalLivesMatter #JesusMatters

[@debblouin]

It is

[@voidandnon-2530]

Coleman is quickly becoming one of my heroes.

[@becauseicount3483]

The hardest part of the story about Tony Timpa is that he called 911 to ask for help because he was scared

[@EllieDyk]

Because I Count yes 😢 he was a schizophrenic who knew he was in an episode and was terrified. He called the police to help him because he was so very scared and turned to them trustingly for rescue. That’s why the mocking taunting sadism at his suffering haunts me. 💔 One piece of any police reform needs to include some partner accountability for what is said to detainees.

[@becauseicount3483]

Ellie Dyk yes & he informed the dispatcher of his condition & that he’d not taken his medication. But equally sad was Daniel Shaver because if you listen to what’s said it’s really confusing & if anything difficult to do as ordered

[@brianjoyce9742]

I would say the hardest part is, he died at the hands of other people, unnecessarily and that no one cared. GF put people in the streets, TT put people on the couch. Somewhere in the middle is the reaction required. Burning, rioting and senseless violence should not be the end results.

[@notsogreen]

One of the most dreaded events that police and EMTS have to face are those involving people experiencing psychotic episodes. The ones in psychosis often have uncanny increases in their levels of energy, strength, and in some, their pain thresholds. First responders often try to relieve their own distress and soaring heart rates, by joking with each other or seem like they are making light of the situation; when actually they are trying to keep themselves from the emotional trauma of the event. Watching someone experiencing a psychotic breakdown is really painful.

[@becauseicount3483]

Marie ELSTER thank you for that information

[@billdont2458]

Outstanding young man. This is how we ACTUALLY begin to have conversations and deal with things. This is how productive adults get things done. Not bullying or name calling. I absolutely enjoyed this. Bravo.

[@TheWilding123]

Wow! Not only was that rational, it ended on such a hopeful note. Thank you sir! Keep talking, I’m listening!

[@jdawg119]

This was so good I wasn’t even mad about all the ads

[@Richusbabe]

There's a ton! Apparently, there's no other way to hear controversial opinions. But I'm sticking with it. The funny thing is, the ads are there because these videos are hugely popular. People want to listen to thoughtful ppl like Coleman, even if they don't admit it and are unable to discuss the nuances in society :(

[@TrumpFanNetwork2]

You can get Google Chrome, with a no popup blocker, and never get an ad on KZbin again.

[@dustinkdye]

Is it just me, or does it seem Coleman is taking on the same rhythm and mode of speaking as Sam Harris? Not that it's a problem. I love both.

[@yazshaz5720]

Yep, I noticed that pretty immediately too! Sam should definitely have him on the show

[@lesleytaylor3825]

Dustin Dye Yes, it’s very obvious. Even Coleman using the word ‘linger’ made me think of Harris. I love them both, too!

[@snorgonofborkkad]

You're way late to the party. People have been noticing that for years.

[@myaccount5204]

That's the sound of somebody thinking while they speak, instead of just reacting to emotions

[@Pengalen]

Sam Harris has accidentally reincarnated prior to death.

[@simongregory3114]

Thank you for this. I'm going to post this on FB, with a little quote, (if I can pluck up the courage), with this message: "Coleman Hughes, a 23 y/o black writer from New York, is one of a smallish group of humans whose views I’ve come to trust as being insightful & mostly free from ideological bias. I’ve just been watching his latest video, and at the end (quoted below) he implored me to speak up so here goes. In the interests of us all living together on this planet, take 43 min 52 sec of your life and check him out. " then I quote the section near the end where he talks about preference falsification and encourages speaking up. I think including quotes is a good idea, not many people will click and watch, but people will read a bit despite themselves.

[@prybarknives]

I hope you get... and I get, the courage up.

[@joey_bingham]

With me being 23 and Coleman 24, I find myself ever more intrigued and interested in his thoughts on modern issues. This one year difference allows me to relate to his takes more then someone 2.5 times my age (not to obviously discount someone’s validity on issues just cause age). Keep up the thoughtful work Coleman!

[@stampede4107]

One more thing to be remembered when bringing up this or similar topics with friends or family is that you still love them, whether or not you guys agree. If you can remember that it will help you to remember when to let the conversation die down before becoming a conflagration. And if talking with a stranger, or someone other than friends or family, ultimately you want to be able to live together in peace, even if you are never really friends. Truth + Love & Peace.

[@sverreaarnes9164]

Im very glad that an reflective and very smart person is willing to use his voice to discuss sensetive and important topics like these. Thanks!

[@DGot14U]

Hey Coleman. You need to go on The Breakfast Club. Exactly because this is the audience that needs to hear what you have to say.

[@mikew2610]

This is what the audience needs to hear? Sorry to break it to you but you don't understand the game being played. Coleman's job is to say things to white people about blacks that they can't. He isn't the only one.

[@DGot14U]

@@mikew2610 How can I not understand. I am black. I believe many of these things. And I know I want to uplift our people, not knock them down. I believe Coleman and the others want this too. And I've heard real debate from these black individuals on what the best way is to do that. But that whites are the ones listening to them isn't an indication that they aren't speaking any truth or that they are speaking at the behest of some white masters. I understand the association problem. But I'm an engineer. It is not in me to ignore well thought out and presented arguments with evidence that counters my own views.

[@mikew2610]

@@DGot14U I'm black too and we can agree to disagree. All he says is typical right-wing conservative talking points. Since you are an engineer and like to hear a good argument. When was the last time you heard him or others in his position talk about whites as they do blacks? I'm just asking, where is the objectivity and does he say uplifting. Seriously, I'm curious on what I am missing.

[@DGot14U]

@ZoSo221 Even Rush Limbaugh of all people has been on the breakfast club. Why? Because their urban reach is undeniable. It's not about them, it's about their audience. All Coleman is doing here is preaching to the choir. And he isn't saying anything that people like Thomas Sowell haven't already said. Yet Sowell is now 90 and most black people never heard of him.

[@jaydoe5654]

TBC would never have him on. They are OWNED by revolt TV.

[@KSRobinette]

Coleman, your clear, evidence based, balanced thinking is like a breath of fresh air. Thank you so much for being you and doing what you do.

[@tuxmusicman]

Almost every time I listen to him, he changes my mind on something.

[@BradfordHills]

Truly outstanding presentation. So often human communication hinges on not just substance, but form. Coleman's pacing and measured tonality are of tremendous benefit when dealing with this important but difficult subject.

[@ec78548]

this is fantastic. Coleman is my new favorite "most thoughtful" commentator

[@craigwatkins7011]

Your approach to issues is wise and refreshingly calm, fair and reasonable.

[@yurekandsnakes]

I’ve been listening to so many people on these issues, and Coleman is one of the best.

[@cosmick57]

Always appreciate your thoughtful, intelligent take on issues. Thank you.

[@justjudijjb3455]

Smart young man.Wish we had 1000 more of him speaking out. Coleman’s voice matters.

[@terranbishop5549]

Coleman is one of the most brilliant, young minds out there. Keep speaking up!

[@oui_chapeau]

You are such a great voice in our world Coleman! Love from Canada.

[@dianamcintosh6738]

You speak so eloquently on this Coleman, and although I completely agree with what you're saying, it seems that I don't have "the right" (as a white woman) to voice my opinion on the matter. I get told that I must be very careful what I say. I do my best to convey my thoughts that although I don't support BLM (b/c of their underlying agenda), I wholeheartedly support the fact that all men are created equal and in MLK's words that we must judge a person by the content of their character, not the color of their skin! Why is that concept so hard to grasp and why shouldn't I have the right to have an opinion because of the color of my skin? I believe I do have that right.

[@scarlet8078]

We're in a strange time. I'm mixed but can pass for white, & even I dare not speak against BLM on social media. I think if you want to write on the topic & don't mind doing it anonymously, you're better off using a black profile picture. You can find an artist to illustrate this for you or go on websites that generate pix of people that don't exist by using AI technology

[@oceans.and.deserts]

@@scarlet8078 While I appreciate your own experience, I have to agree to disagree with your advice even if you meant well. You're asking her to be an imposter at best or to put on black face at worst. If it is okay for Coleman Hughes to express his beliefs, which are largely data-driven versus experience-based, then why can someone of another race not do the same if they are sourcing their beliefs with the exact same facts? I believe my point is this: what if you and I listened to this entire podcast believing Coleman Hughes was black and then learned he wasn't? Would he then be wrong? I agree with most of his thoughts, not so much on gentrification, but do wonder about this question. I'm also basing that on my own minority experience and if it would be okay for someone of another ethnicity to speak on my behalf. If they can do it with data, then I may actually be grateful for their knowledge. If they try to do it from personal experience, then of course not. Thanks for commenting as your advice is exactly why we need more civil discourse. As a biracial woman, you should have a huge voice right now. Never be afraid to use it!

[@justinasvd]

OMG, I simply love you, man! Please continue doing good work in these times of insanity.

[@lstromness]

It is nice to hear a calm coherent explanation from a person following the data where it leads and willing to change his mind with new information.

[@socksoppressmytoes476]

Ppl who busy themselves with activism while their household is broken are never right.

[@worsethanjoerogan8061]

Jordan Peterson said the same thing. People don't have their own lives in order yet want to change the entire world

[@haszmarcus9603]

Why is it safe to assume activist's houses are broken?

[@KPenceable]

@@haszmarcus9603 im pretty sure this guy is just parroting a JP meme. I think it's him virtue signaling to other JP people

[@user-pr5tx9ep4m]

@@haszmarcus9603 Valid point in general. I didn't read this particular comment as saying something Iike, if you are protesting then your house isn't in order. I read it, unconsciously before seeing your post, as an AND thing. Meaning, if you are protesting AND your house happens not to be in order. It also has nothing to do with Jordan Peterson. The idea of working on oneself as a means of working on the world is widespread and as old as philosophy itself.

[@haszmarcus9603]

@@KPenceable ahhhhhhhh gosh the internet is confusing. so many memes

[@gtrainum]

Voices like yours are what this country needs, 🙏

[@johnhaynes9910]

Although I have lived and worked in the USA, I am English and live in the UK where despite the wishes of the loony woke people, circumstances are very different. The thing that strikes me is that regardless of the particular cause, BLM, Extinction Rebellion, Remainers (anti UK leaving the EU) and so on, the baying mob are predominantly white and middle class with the primary goal of claiming "greater virtue" than their fellow citizens who do not agree with them. It is as if what they are really missing is belonging to a religion, they have the same religious ferver as ISIS, the Crusades or the Spanish Inquisition, in whatever cause they support they have made their own "God" to worship. I always enjoy listening to Coleman Hughes, it matters not whether you agree with him completely, his importance along with some others, is that he is bringing reasoned and civil debate into the public arena and this is desperately needed in an atmosphere where "all heritics must be burnt at the stake", has become the norm, we seem to have made little progress in society of late.

[@megaloschemos9113]

Well said 💯

[@johnneville403]

Spot on. I'm from the UK, too.

[@angelhelen84]

Also from the UK

[@scartissuefilms]

Agreed, the people who used to be fundamentalist religious Puritans have now become 'woke' in Secular societies. They've created a broken religion, with all the trappings of sin, but none of the restorative or redemptive qualities.

[@rupert_harvey]

He is, ironically, one of the most progressive voices of our time. The "baying mob" to which you refer are, if anything, regressive.

[@rodblues6832]

I've never really been big into podcasts, but yours is one I never miss. Your show isn't just great, it's NECESSARY. Keep it up!

[@416sessions]

Excellent analysis, well balanced essay. I like the pace your reading, slight pause in all the right places.

[@Emblanefilms]

Damn you are smart man. The sophisticated and impartial way your words flow are both captivating and mesmerizing.

[@brianjoyce9742]

When a man is right, as Coleman is here, it should be required viewing/listening(×3), for any person that wishes to protest. The purpose of the protest must coincide with the facts. Thx Coleman, as clearly stated as I have found.

[@emilysimmons3529]

Love this guy! Thank you so much for being thoughtful, intelligent, and meticulous in an age where most people want to sling soundbites and profanities at each other.

[@MrBfg586]

In that Tony Timpa case, the family tried to sue the police department and the judge threw it out. So sad for that family.

[@logosproclamation453]

Coleman, your work is outstanding. Thank you for your work and providing resources!

[@dv8148]

our hero on the field!

[@kathygill5714]

Thank you for bringing back civility, true academic discussions and hope for the end of our challenging division

[@dukedematteo1995]

Coleman is chasing Sam Harris for my favorite podcast...

[@samhand8270]

Check out Bret Weinstein’s Darkhorse podcast, especially of this topic interests you. Their insight from the Evergreen meltdown is pretty relevant today.

[@DreadfulNW]

It's cool to see the influence Sam, Glenn Loury, and others have had on Coleman. He's really coming in to his own.

[@dukedematteo1995]

@@samhand8270 which one....the last one with Matt Taibbi?

[@samhand8270]

Duke DeMatteo No, the ones with him and heather, or the discussion with Glen Lowry, John McWhorter, Coleman, etc..

[@VelkePivo]

You can discern a difference? :D Seriously, if my mind wanders I can sometimes think I'm listening to a Harris podcast. Maybe it's just a coincidence....

[@scott_9704]

I wish there were more like Coleman. This was so earnest. It wasn’t partisan. His thoughts here are thorough and productive. Coleman stays away from sensationalizing the issues and thinks rationally. Way to go, Coleman! We need much, much more of this in our society today.

[@WifeOfTheBeast]

Sincerely brilliant, Coleman.

[@CheekClappersPodcast]

Such an amazing essay. So amazing to hear someone that actually takes time to be thoughtful about this stuff and doesn't appear to have any agenda except basic decency and truth.

[@peterrogers565]

Thank you so much Coleman, your clear thinking is helping to keep me sane in the current insanity.

[@andrewlim9345]

Thanks, will share this with my friends and family.

[@pjdcntv]

Thank you for discussing this very difficult topic. I commend you and great job, your reasoning is sound in my estimation and is a voice I feel sorely lacking in this conversation.

[@gasparm.2711]

Great job Mr. Hughes. While I think the racial issue will stay with us for long, I hope you get to write about other societal issues. Your clarity is necessary beyond the topic of race.

[@mkm1206]

Just discovered this podcast wow I am So impressed !

[@annettacatchingsformercand7433]

Loved the content of this podcast. Just enough real food for thought in a time that is so inflamed by differences in our personal experiences and perception. Thanks for urging all to be tolerant and raise the level of discussion and discourse.

[@richtricky6832]

This has to be the fairest discussion with critical thought I have ever heard about this subject.

[@dipdo7675]

Mainstreet media is failing us...big time!!

A lot of things are failing....hence, the vital need for rational voices, insightful ideas, and common sense.

[@lesleytaylor3825]

Availability heuristic bias should be guarded against. Exceptions shouldn’t be presented as the rule, the norm, or necessarily the trend.

[@rainbowthrustars]

corporate media has basically always failed us. They are in it for the clicks and money. The day the racist card is not getting them the clicks they like and in extension the money flow I bet they will not be bothering much about police who kills unarmed black people either. It will be treated as when white people are killed by the Police, they will not bother.

[@lob1523]

I didn’t want to think it before since I’m not easily persuaded but in looking at the way my peers react to issues and share “memes” as news made me realize there is a big problem. Everything is written in a polarizing way in order to stroke a emotion vs. delivering facts. When a person watches CNN they are reconfirming existing beliefs they hold. When they watch Fox News they are also being told to feel a certain way. Even following certain political talking heads has gotten out of control. I watch a Ben Shapiro video and I already know what my conservative friends will be posting. I watch a Now This video and I’ll already know the exact talking points my lefty friends will be saying. It creeps me out in a way because I am literally seeing people being told how to feel and think and following suit.

[@stephenhenrich2625]

The cadence and inflection of Coleman's voice are nearly identical to Sam Harris.

[@Bradley_Lute]

I have the feeling he is quite influenced by Harris

[@MS-jz9ne]

It is actually cool. It would only work if what he says is smart, and that's the case. I'm very happy to discover this channel.

[@MS-jz9ne]

Also don't forgot both meditate... It might helps explaining it. Kind of zen attitude'

[@dingerness]

I've had the same thought. I get the sense he is very much a protégé of Sam Harris. Sam had been speaking highly of Coleman for some time on his podcast. I have absolutely no problem with the Harris-like delivery and format. We tend to imulate influential people around us, and Sam is a great model. Keep doing what you're doing Coleman!

[@scratchscratch12]

When he said "Now back to the text..." it hit me.

[@billhopen]

I'm so glad to hear your calm truth, so well stated. Gives me faith in your generation, I now see there is wisdom going forward, there is reason-based, evidence and data driven assessment of our situation, not just loud violent tantrums. This old white baby boomer was losing faith. I am an enthusiastic fan of your writing and pod cast, look forward to watching your career.

[@Adam-bq2vw]

The problem is that too many of that ilk are not trying to solve problems; they’re just expressing anger.

[@ronnywijngaarde7555]

You can get past a persons anger towards solutions... But that could require empathy. Angry people especially, usually want to feel respected and understood. Making light of their anger or condemning their anger generally doesn't help reach that effect.

[@nikkiarana]

Such a great listen, so worth the time and thanks so much for your thoughtful perspective.

[@vaporwave4880]

Another intellectual bullseye from Coleman.

[@dorisfalkenrath4273]

What a great and intellectual mind! Love your insight concerning this topic.

[@lexparsimoniae2107]

What a well reasoned piece! Thank you.

[@mikegrecamusic5917]

Coleman you and the black guys at blogging heads have kept me sane these past months. Thank you!

[@posieglom3215]

The role of lawyer Benjamin Crump must be uncovered and become national headlines. All of the cases with his involvement need to be examined. He was the lawyer who yanked the T. Martin case from a closed case of self defense to an open case, clearly using untruths and likely a false witness (the substitution of Eugene with Jeantel seems real, and that Zimmerman followed Martin a lie). He then moved on to M Brown and perpetuated the "hands up" myth. There are other cases in which he seems to have spread faslehoods to flip a case of self-defense or accidental death into a murder, like Kendrick Johnson (lied about coroner, used an incorrect photo of body as evidence for the public, etc.). He was/is involved with Floyd, Rice, Taylor, etc. This should be the fulcrum for flipping the narrative. He has pretty much single-handedly created the myth/hoax/lie of racist violence in the cases used to create the BLM movement, and all the evidence is there, easily accessed and in need of sunlight. I know this sounds like conspiracy theory stuff, but it truly is not, even as some of it is (so far) put forward by shaky sources. (They are the only ones with nothing to lose.) The evidence of truth is all in the primary sources, and in need of public airing by objective and responsible media outlets.

[@kham6006]

He is the Al Scampton of lawyers ,,,

[@stevenlight5006]

Agree

[@claudiavarela8700]

Whered u get that profile pic

[@misslydialove]

You are a breath of fresh air! Such a compassionate and calm voice of reason in today's age of inflammatory commentators and influencers. Where can I find more people like Coleman!?

[@nomad062]

I'm not positive but I think I read that essay sometime ago. I really enjoy your pragmatic approach to these questions. A question I have: Why is all of the focus on the police officers? Many of the situations that lead to conflict are created by the policies of the local governments and their seeming desire to use the police as income generators or statistics generators proving that they (the politicians) have value. I completely agree that de-funding or lowering police budgets doesn't seem like an obvious solution. De-militarization? Absolutely! No Knock? Absolutely. There are abundant horror stories with this one. Justice reform in general but especially as it is related to drug users? Absolutely. There are definitely situations in which some sort of mental healthcare professional taking lead might be appropriate but I suspect not as often as people seem to think. Things can go bad very very quickly and I think having non police responding to calls might find they have a high injury/mortality rate. That said, police are expected to wear way too many hats, especially for the level of training they are given. Perhaps some of the training should go to sub-specialties so that there is some blend of skills besides criminal justice. I think though that the biggest problem for police is that most departments don't 'police' themselves. For obvious reasons they don't want to tattle but at the same time bad cops have to be known to their colleagues. Just as no one believes the Hollywood community in general had no idea Weinstein was a creep. Here is a question from a purely pragmatic point of view. How much perfection do we expect from our police? In 2018 250,000 people died from medical MISTAKES. Now I'm not a researcher or statistics person so I am sure the comparison needs much qualifying to come up with a number that is actually reflective of a valid comparison but is it likely to come to a number that is less than 1200+- people that die at the hands of police per year? And the medical profession as a group is some of the most highly trained people we have. People FU, they get tired, they don't pay attention. There are certain professions where we aim for the best possible, but what is actually possible an environment such as policing? Keep up the good work!

[@egolayer13]

Yeah, this was recorded over a month ago, near the beginning of the riots. And I totally agree with you. Coleman's stoic pragmatism to questions is almost unparalleled. Like a modern day Chomsky without the communist baggage.

[@eb.e.1649]

No knock warrants are needed. To get a no knock warrant is not as easy as people think. You don't go to a criminal's house and knock and say you want to arrest him. That's why no knock warrants are important

[@misterlyle.]

@@eb.e.1649 I have read that they were introduced so that a drug raid can be carried off without giving the suspect time to flush evidence away. Such warrants have in some cases targeted the wrong address or wrong person based on false accusations. Innocent people have died as a result of such mistakes, including law enforcement. It seems to me such "unintended casualties" are intolerable. In most arrests at home, police do in fact knock and announce who they are. There is lots of room for improvement in law enforcement, and reform is an ongoing process.

[@66dragonfly66]

This is the best comment so far!

[@eb.e.1649]

@@misterlyle. it is intolerable but you can't end a good policy if it has a few bad effects. Almost every policy always has an unintended effect. We have to learn and adapt to those effects in the preparation of the future

[@niceguitar6144]

Thank you, coleman. I want my 2 boys to grow up to be honest, cooly rational, and intelligent... like you. God bless you always.

[@Genuinelycuri0us]

Dude, thank you for this! The last part deeply resonates with me because I just got into a screaming match with my cousin (he did the screaming, and yes we’re both black). Glad to hear that other people are going through this too.

[@02nf2i]

I’m just becoming so disillusioned with my fellow liberals. I went to a liberal college, and my friends are super-liberals. I always considered myself very liberal too, but I feel like they all went bat-shit crazy and now embrace extreme, emotional, and irrational positions. Sometimes their views are anti-liberal because they are totally against the liberal concept of an open exchange of ideas. Anyone who questions their dogma is seen (to quote John Mcwhorter) as a moral pervert. As a pretty well-off white guy, the second I open my mouth, I lose all credibility. We’re told not to ask questions of black people or challenge their views. When they speak we must nod and say things like “I see you.” In other words, we shouldn’t do then the honor of grappling with and responding to their ideas. I can’t imagine having so much disrespect for my fellow black Americans to treat them in such a way-as if they didn’t have an intellect and fortitude. I feel lost because I believe everything Coleman is saying, but I know if I share it, I too will be seen as a moral pervert.

[@Genuinelycuri0us]

@@02nf2i exactly! It’s almost like liberals are becoming conservative while conservatives are allowed to speak liberally about their opinions.

[@anthonythompson1677]

Coleman, bravo on the work you’re doing. Actually just wanted to give some positive feedback on your intro music here. Excellent choice!

[@90arar]

Everything spoken is what I feel.... Thank you Colman for making me feel like I am not alone. I will probably listen to this a couple of more times to in grain some sanity and common sense.

[@nocomment5214]

Amazing! Keep up the good work Coleman.

[@Alelisass]

Hi Coleman, I've recently started following you, watching your videos and listening to what you have to say. I really enjoy your intellectual, cool, and reasoned approach to current events and the cultural/philosophical movements of the day. May I humbly request you make a video or do an interview with someone on the topic of anti-semitism in the Black community today in the US. Full disclosure, I am Jewish. Also important to note, I am in no way saying that all blacks or African-Americans are anti-semitic, or even that the majority are. But it certainly does seem, perhaps uniquely from the perspective of a Jewish person, that anti-semitism does have somewhat of an audience (more than simply fringe) amongst blacks/African-Americans (not sure which communities in particular), and it is something that worries me. There is actually so much in common, and prominent Jews had a role to play in the civil rights movement. Unfortunately, due to the widespread respect given to leaders such as L. Farrakhan because of his work in black communities across the US, hate and stereotypes towards Jewish people is given a big microphone, and it too often unfortunately goes unchecked. I think the recent spate of black entertainers and athletes posting anti-semitic messages is a reflection of this. So, humbly requesting you do a video on this. I would love to hear your thoughts on the matter, and I would love to see educated, intelligent, well-spoken black leaders addressing this important issue! Thank you in advance!

[@luckystarship2275]

He did. With Chloe Valdary.

[@jeydubc1828]

Hands down the best, most reasonable summary of BLM and modern racial issues I've heard in years. I wish the world could hear it.

[@doug196]

Seriously powerful presentation.

[@morganmeyers6444]

Wow, what a clear objective point of view, I will be sharing this with as many people as I can.

[@dubovaya]

Thanks, I been struggling with my own sanity lately.

[@rifrafbarker]

yup. you are not alone. its...lonely though!!!

[@larissadueck2643]

We are all struggling with that! It dawned on me last week that I need some counseling. I have so much anxiety right now. All due to the garbage that the radical left/mainstream left is espousing right now. I'm an American living in Canada, though, so I might have a hard time finding a counselor who will be sympathetic to me.

[@dariuspalmer2829]

@@larissadueck2643 yh it good to gets some help you are not alone my friend, this is why I don't listen to the media anymore because of this.

[@AM-zd7pu]

Thank you Coleman, great work.

[@PresidentialWinner]

Love the last quote by Hitchens.

[@stevenlight5006]

Me too

[@StrategicWealthLLC]

As the beer commercials of my youth said, “I love you, man!” Great commentary as always, Coleman.

[@umiluv]

Don’t be afraid! I’m not afraid. If I lose all my friends because of this, they weren’t my friends anyway. They should know me that I’ve been steadfastly a devoted friend and principled person. If they cannot handle that i have always been against identity politics and that I am now pro-Trump, I just need new friends. You have to stand up and speak your voice out loud. If you don’t, we will ALL be silenced.

[@cocobrulee8874]

It’s not very popular to speak the truth and people who remain silent have a special need to be loved and recognized. But if you forego the popularity in order to teach and change a persons mindset for the good of society, to me, would be worth it. But you would have to care about something higher than yourself

[@brianjoyce9742]

Well said, and Our President is an embarrassment. Biden clearly a puppet, 5hough. Jeez, look at our choices? Time for UNITY2020!

[@AQCE245]

@JW Perry Like he said if a black or white friend can't understand the reasone why you don't support blm movement then get new friends

[@dishman1966]

The problem is being targeted at work or online. Could care less about the friends who can’t stand an opposite opinion.

[@pagelivingbeautifully8252]

Thank you Coleman for your bravery! Facts not emotion. Love your rational and calm approach. Many of us Americans are color blind and the social unrest is creating a divide and chaos so sad and so unhealthy for our country. Thank you for your caring and rational approach. You are truly an intelligent, peaceful and wise voice in a time of noise and chaos.

[@harveychometsky]

Parrhesia: to speak in the face of danger. Thank you Coleman Hughes.

[@brianjoyce9040]

This is so well conceived and executed. A coup de grace would be a picture of Coleman wearing the Trayvon, M Young etc t-shirt and his epiphany.

[@1DangerMouse1]

The distance between the facts and popular opinion in this case is maddening.

[@ArchdukeAnderson]

Sometimes I can sense the influence of Sam Harris on you. The intro to this video was one of those times. It's a compliment, trust me.

[@DejanOfRadic]

The influence is totally understandable in someone so young.....what i can't understand is where he found such sincerity and such a calm but robust commitment to looking for the truth.

[@user-uw3fi2zg4t]

I love how balanced this guy´s discourse is. I almost feel at peace with humanity.

[@willemvanloon5979]

Its sounds impossible to have an opinion on BLM on KZbin, with a like vs dislike ration of more than 99% ... but Coleman pulls it off :o

[@ElishaLoweRN]

LOVE the BLM movement, not all the solutions offered. LOVE Coleman's fresh perspective and approach to solutions. There's room for it all. Keep up the good work Coleman, you represent the best of everyone who came before you!

[@ZachMaxon]

Every activist needs to hear this...

[@b.entranceperium]

Coleman!! Nuance. You have it. Logic. You use it. Woke. You are. Thanks for everything you do and say.

[@jeanniem76]

I respect the hell out of you.

[@Kerenr88]

Thank you coleman!!! I watch you all the time... I so appreciate your wisdom 🙂🙂🙂

[@quabot]

You amaze me. I recognized your philosophical mind before I learned that was actually your major.

[@mumblesbadly7708]

Coleman, I applaud your level-headed and impartial approach to this topic.

[@dancedoctor2]

Good to know that a new generation of free-thinkers is taking up the mantle.

[@kathygill5714]

I’m a 75 yr old white elder, yet I’m drawn to and inspired by Coleman Hughes. As a white person, I feel designated to 2nd class citizenry. Given my history of fairness n justice, I’m still deemed racist for voting my choice. Young Coleman sir, I say speak on. I may yet see the day when it’s understood the lack of pigment doesn’t represent a lack humanity. I would give my life for equality. Let’s move forward rebuilding our families and communities and bring back civility

[@bobdole6640]

I hear some Sam Harris in this guy. Logic divorced from emotion. Unstoppable. Can't wait to see what becomes of this guy. Keep doing good work :)

[@anneji2946]

Can't thank you enough for this! The encouragement to speak up, especially amongst friends and family, was much needed. Would be interested in hearing about why people like Ta-Nehisi Coates or Nikole Hannah-Jones can be so influential. How do we use logic and emotions effectively and in a balanced way? How do you respond to people who only rely on emotions? I would love to see you do a breakdown of the video where you testified opposite of Ta-Nehisi Coates during the congressional hearings on reparations. In what areas would you agree with him, if you were just having a one on one conversation, how would you respectfully disagree?

[@darrenbrown7037]

I love Coleman. I enjoy learning from his sharp mind and ever poignant perspective. However, I can't quite bow down the way many people in this comment section do. I think if anything, the last few months have proven that people don't well handle their belief system being interrogated or at least brought into question, and many people are excited to see a black person reinforcing their held beliefs about the world and how they should be relating to it. People seem very quick to right off the "hoaxy" nature of system racism, or the potential that racism still strongly exists in our country. They enjoy hearing smart people, especially black smart people, expand upon the potential that all is well and anyone who claims that BLM is a force of good, or that systemic racism is still a problem, is just a leftist snowflake who has been derailed by "culture," or held by some neurotic story that has cast a spell upon our country. I think there is a lot of truth and merit to what Coleman is saying, I think he is incredibly smart and well versed and is a beacon of positivity and hope. I also know the history of our country and to write off racism still being alive and well without really thinking about it and putting the whole picture together, well I'd say you're doing injustice to yourself and to the greater community.

[@dbsherwood]

I agree. I worry about the partisan nature of...everything these days. People are very quick to latch on to authority figures that support their previously held beliefs. This goes for both sides of the spectrum. But I’m especially worried by people who seem to use their authority-figure of choice to avail themselves of any personal responsibility.

[@soulfuzz368]

I think you may be somewhat correct but perhaps projecting a bit too. Sometimes it’s as simple as people like it when someone intelligent is conveying ideas they have in a more articulate way. I don’t think his race is really that much of a factor.

[@darrenbrown7037]

@@soulfuzz368 What I mean is that when white people hear a black man enforcing their paradigm, they breath a sigh of relief as if they no longer have to question anything anymore. In this case, race does matter, because race is precisely the topic at hand, it's at the center of the conversation, and Coleman being black and questioning BLM is more potent than if a white person were to do it.

[@soulfuzz368]

Darren Brown any argument that requires mind reading doesn’t go far with me sorry friend.

[@diranshouse7061]

It's irrelevant what people believe. What's relevant is what the data and facts show. What I appreciate about Coleman is how he does his best to give the other side s fair reading. Challenging "white people's views" ( whatever that is) is not particularly relevant. What's relevant is whether the claims you are making are true or false. And how best to find out if they are or aren't.

[@spacap1]

Outstanding work. Honest, insightful, and hopefully thought provoking for our citizenry in general. With voice like yours and others, there still is hope. And that voice must stay strong in order for hope to survive. The gen pop is at each others throats, with the bellows of hate and divisiveness blowing hard on both sides. Others with more nefarious intent are playing and enormous role in this, and must be exposed and rooted out. Keep fighting!🗽🇺🇸

[@yushis1]

The prevalence of video is responsible for BOTH making us insane, and also driving the rate of cop violence down.

[@ridesharegold6659]

I'm listening to this again two years later before sharing with a friend because I wanted to see how well it aged. I have to say Coleman, you did really well here. The only thing I can sort of disagree with you on is qualified immunity. Qualified immunity as a form of sovereign immunity is the essence of police power in every stable country in the world. And by police power I'm not referring specifically to the police force but rather to the authority of the state itself. If everyone had the ability to sue any level of government for any injury, physical or monetary, our courts would be chaos and our governments would cease to function. It's not possible for a civil society to function without sovereign immunity. The fact that we were even having that conversation is evidence of how far off the rails things have gotten. If we want a better way to hold police accountable we need to have more laws around policing. Being able to sue an individual cop for making an honest mistake in the performance of their duties is just the end of policing.

[@coreyashleyjones]

I think the recording date in the video image is incorrect. It says "02/06/2020". This sounds like it was recorded mid July, 2020.