Missouri Congress Proposes Bill Prohibiting Sale Of Video Recording Devices To African-Americans
With the riots and outrage sparked by videos of unarmed black men being abused by police on camera, the Missouri congress has proposed a bill prohibiting the sale of all video recording devices, including cell phones with camera, to all blacks with a Missouri address.The proposed bill, which is being called The Blindfold Act, would not only prohibit all black citizens in the state from buying camera phones or other video recording devices, but would also require all blacks already in possession of the items to hand them over to their local police department. Compensation for the device would be provided, up to $150. Those who fail to follow the instructions of the Missouri government would then be charged with a felony if found in possession of a recording device.Senior Senator of Missouri, Democrat Claire McCaskill, has issued a statement to press, explaining the bill in detail and all but guaranteeing that the proposed lawÂ would more than likely be passed when congress votes on the proposal in January.âOne thing democrats and Republicans both can agree on in this state is that the black community all across Missouri commits a much higher percentage of crime than any other race, putting them on the biggest stage, in front of the most irresponsible citizens, who always seem to meddle in the business of the police.â said McCaskill.Even Democratic Representatives Lacy Clay Jr., and Emmanuel Cleaver II, who are the only African-American members of the Missouri congress, are in full support of the proposed bill.âUntil the black community learns how to keep from being caught by police, we donât deserve to possess the ability to video tape police who are just trying to do their jobs,â Clay Jr. said. âWe have too many of our people living off the government, collecting checks, yet they still complain on how we conduct our business. They need to quit meddling, for real.â