CLEAN : 'Disrespected' and 'angry': protesters see NYC budget as 'mockery' of their defund campaign

The transcript discusses the need for societal reform, criticizing the city council's handling of police funding. It highlights the misallocation of budget resources, leading to continued police presence in schools and neighborhoods, and expresses disappointment with government actions. The speaker emphasizes the control institutions have over societal narratives and the challenges in achieving true reform.

What is necessary for societal change according to the speaker?

• A strong leader

• A demand

• Financial resources

• Public support

Why does the speaker feel disrespected by the City Council and the mayor?

• They cut education funding

• They increased police funding

• They used accounting tricks instead of real defunding

• They ignored the community's demands

What does the speaker claim about the police's role in black communities?

• They are underfunded

• They are neutral

• They ensure safety

• They do not make communities safe

What is the speaker's view on the City Council's budget decisions?

• They are beneficial for education

• They are transparent

• They are a mockery of community demands

• They are focused on infrastructure

How does the speaker describe the police departments internationally?

• As part of the dominant society's control

• As independent entities

• As underfunded organizations

• As community-focused groups