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Police Say (Fuck the fear you’re peddling)

Police SAY (Fuck the fear that you peddle)
 
Breaking news live at five  
This just in another shooting or robbery
Doesn’t matter where it was
 
Police SAY….
 
Gotta get it on blame it on you know who
 
Police SAY…
 
Feed the fear sorry grandma  
It’s rating’s we’re shooting for
 
Police SAY
 
Ok what’s next enough of murder
How bout assault and battery  
 
Police SAY
 
Or a robbery or hit and run
When are we going to get to positive  
Feel good stories don’t boost the ratings
 
Police SAY…
 
Now back to killin and stealin
Started right here in Philly
With Eyewitness and Action News
In the 70’s
 
Police SAY…
 
Found a formula to top the chart
Focus on fear and misery
Tried and true to keep ‘em coming back
Spread this model to all the nation
Written by oldmanG
Published | Edited 22nd Oct 2024
Author's Note
The way that local news focuses on crime hurt the black community. That’s why Police Say…the cops give the narrative even if it’s wrong. Check this story out. https://www.inquirer.com/news/inq2/more-perfect-union-action-eyewitness-news-tv-racism-crime-20220329.html
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