 equality.
“Prejudice can never be part of police work…It takes bravery to save lives, too,” the mayor continued, noting that the LAPD must move beyond past reforms.
Earlier, the Los Angeles Times reported that Garcetti had proposed increasing the LAPD budget by about 7 percent, even as the city sought to cut other services as coronavirus-related shutdowns of businesses cut into revenue. The increase included a combination of raises and bonuses for rank-and-file officers, but the decision to redirect the funds to ‘communities of color’ means the raises won’t happen.
City Council President Nury Martinez told the LA Times several of her colleagues had proposed similar budget cuts to the LAPD.
Currently, the Times noted, the LAPD consumes about 17.6 percent of the overall $10.5-billion budget, but that figure doesn’t include pensions and healthcare.
The city’s largest police union was angered by Martinez’s choice of words, calling them “offensive” and dehumanizing to officers.
But again, the budget cuts proposed by Garcetti aren’t enough for Left-wing activists. The Times reports that Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles joined with other Leftist grassroots organizations to draft what they called the People’s Budget after allegedly surveying Angelenos.
That proposal calls for allotting just 5.7 percent of the city’s budget to the LAPD, or about a 90 percent reduction. Ground Game LA, one of the groups involving in drafting the People’s Budget, said 9,000 of the city’s nearly 10,000 police officers should be replaced with “tenants’ rights workers, mental health counselors, gang intervention workers and others who could address pressing social needs,” the Times noted.
Much of the renewed effort to ‘defund the police’ stems from anger over the LAPD’s role in trying to quell rioting and looting in the wake of the Floyd death. Left-wing groups are angry that police often used batons, rubber bullets, and tear gas against rioters.
But they’re not offering a solution to such conditions other than getting rid of police officers, which other city council members find exceedingly impractical.
Nevertheless, Garcetti’s budget cuts were widely panned as inadequate on social media.
That’s 5%. 
They need to add a zero to it, if not more. 50% decrease to start.
Not enough @MayorOfLA. Listen to the people. Cops aren’t essential.
Not enough @MayorOfLA – make it 1.5 billion and resign. You’re not equipped to handle the responsibilities of your office.
That isn’t meaningful change. Meaningful change is removing union protection that prevents oversight. This will just lead to patrol cars getting replaced a year later. Same cops driving the same cars with the same guns and the same fists. Literally NO change.
Isn't it those of the Jewish persuasion who are so adamant about making sure all of the recoverable tissues of the deceased are gathered together?
ahm.. sorry if i didn't post back as soon you want me to. i'm a student and currently taking a degree so you see im quite busy to log in and to read your answers. after posing this question, i just log in back today... hmmm... so, sorry for making you conclude that i 'freaked out'... =).
How do you prevent the bodies from becoming worm food? Or by being consumed by other life forms, like bacteria? I assume that you do something to somehow prevent this during your proper burial?
and by the way, its acceptable for us to donate body parts when we die. ;-).
I'm going to Harvard Medical School.
When I die, I will be a cadaver for medical students so thank me now if you ever visit a doctor when you're ill.
I'm sorry you carry such fear with you throughout your life that you are unable to face the fact that you will be dead and gone one day like the raccoon by the highway's edge.
Speaking for myself as an atheist, I am free from guilt for my enjoyment of this precious, on-shot life I am living. I stop and enjoy (and photograph ) the beautiful fall leaves. That's me in Paris by the Eiffle Tower last month.
I always wonder how a believer finds their way to this website. You're looking to get FREE aren't you JAM?
A British friend of mine once asked: "Why is it that your American Opossum comes to the side of the road to die?"
I drive fresh Kill Hill everyday. Its a menagerie. Skunk mating season is the worst. And I have never seen a living armadillo.
i passed by this site for educational purposes.
i don't really fear death that way, it's just that i'm curious how you treat the dead.
yes, just like you i try to question many things about religions and 'no religions'.
not really, i find my religion'scientific' although many have misconceptions about it.Hey everyone, it’s Kevin! Today I have an incredibly simple but versatile recipe for one of my favorite sides, caramelized onions.
Did You Say Side?
Technically, caramelized onions aren’t really a side, but more of a condiment used to complement the flavors of the dish it’s in. They’re usually used as a topping for a burger, and they’re probably most well known for being used in French Onion Soup.
However, as a lover of onions, I firmly believe that it can hold its own as a side dish when paired with the right entree. Usually, I like to eat it with a juicy steak or other salty meat dish. The deeply rich and sweet flavor melds perfectly in your mouth with the savory flavors of the meat.
What Makes Caramelized Onions “caramelized”?
Caramelization is the process of oxidizing sugar, which is achieved by the release of water as steam, and the breaking down of the sugar itself. What’s important to remember is that caramelization only occurs at certain temperatures. If the heat is too high, the sugar in the onions will burn instead of caramelizing. As such, you should make sure to frequently check up on them while they’re cooking and lower the temperature if the onions start to burn.
Don’t worry though if you start seeing brown stuff stick to the bottom of the pan! This is the sugar being released from the onions and reacting to create the complex flavors that are present in caramelized onions. Be sure to scrape them up though and mix it back in with the onions before they start to burn. If you’re into food science, Science of Cooking has a great article about the chemistry behind caramelization.
How Do I Know When My Onions Are Done?
This will generally depend on how caramelized you want your onions to be. Here are some pictures for reference of what the onions should look like in 10 minute intervals.
At around the 20 minute mark, the onions should already be beginning to caramelize, but you’ll want to wait at least another 20 minutes before considering taking them out of the pan. At the 40 minute mark, the onions should be soft enough and caramelized enough to be eaten by themselves. For reference, in the plated photos of the caramelized onions above, I cooked them for 60 minutes. If you’re planning on using them as a burger topping though, you can cook it for even longer so they become a dark brown.
Caramelized onions are one of the easiest and tastiest sides you can make, all you need is a little patience.
This simple recipe requires only 3 ingredients to make the perfect caramelized onions. With just a bit of patience, you’ll end up with caramelized onions that have a deeply rich and sweet flavor.
Prepare the onions. After you peel them, cut off the ends and cut each onion down the center through the root. Then make a V-shaped cut to cut out the root so that the onions will fall apart when you slice them.
Slice the halves along the lines on the onion into ½ inch wide slices. This will ensure that the onions retain some structure when caramelizing.
Heat the pan up over medium heat. If you’re using a stainless steel pan, make sure you heat the pan up long enough (read more here). When pan is hot, add the butter to the pan.
Slowly start adding the onions into the pan. Don’t add them all at once, otherwise they’ll start steaming instead of caramelizing. Once the first batch is starting to look a bit translucent, add the next batch. Continue until all the onions are in the pan.
Cook the onions over medium heat. Be sure to stir frequently (every few minutes) so the onions don’t burn. If the onions start drying up, you can add a bit of water. Refer to the pictures above to see how the onions should look in 10 minute intervals. After about 20 minutes, season the onions with a pinch of salt.
Once the onions have shrunk and turned a deep brown, you’re done! Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to a week.
Eat the caramelized onions with a perfectly cooked steak and some home fries, or on top of a juicy burger!In February, AACRAO's Book Club held a discussion on Ibram X. Kendi How to be an Antiracist. Professor Kendi is a speaker at AACRAO's upcoming Annual Meeting, and his book explores how to address racism at all levels in your life.
After our largest discussion yet, our co-hosts Joyce R.