"Fuck the Police"

Prior to Thursday’s class, I had never looked deeply at the lyrics to the song “Fuck the Police” by N.W.A. The song is a mock court case of N.W.A. against the police department. Ice Cube, MC Ren, and Eazy-E all “testify”. It speaks out about the corruption of the police and how it has cost the safety and lives of African Americans. The song allows each artist apart of it to say their piece, sharing their own thoughts and what they have gone through. Overall, the rappers express how often African Americans are arrested and going to jail even though they are innocent and have done nothing wrong. They also explain how police hide behind their badge and their gun. I agree with these points that are brought up. I think that many people, not only police officers, have biases and are prejudice against groups of people whether they are aware of it or not. Because of this white police officers can be quick to assume the worse of African Americans. I also think that police officers feel that they are superior to other civilians when they are on the job. Some think that because of their career they can treat people however they choose and have the power to make life-altering decisions. For these reasons, I think the Black Lives Movement is so important because it draws attention to injustices that exist and the unfair treatment of the black people. While I do not think that all police are bad or racist and do not think that police deserve to die, I think the All Live Matter Movement should not exist. Black people face much more struggles solely based on the color of their skin which white people have never had to face. By saying “all lives matter” it takes away from the Black Lives Matter Movement and its attempt to have African Americans be treated the same as whites. My favorite part of the song “Fuck the Police” was the ending. It turns the tables and puts a white police officer in the shoes of blacks. The officer is found guilty only because of the color of his skin. N.W.A. included this verse to show white officers how it would if they were treated how blacks are every day. This verse alludes to the point that people should show others the respect that they would want in return.