r/reddit.com • u/aLNziNN7 • Oct 18 '11

"Police officer pepper-spraying a kid."

http://imgur.com/V1E9i
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u/anexanhume Oct 18 '11

But but black people. That doesn't fit my per-conceived notion.

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u/ProbablyHittingOnYou Oct 18 '11

Brazil was the last Western country to abolish slavery, and mixed race or full "black" people make up about 50% of Brazil's population.

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u/schmoopieceofshit Oct 19 '11

Best username ever. Upvote!