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This incident serves as a cautionary tale against prioritizing identity politics over competence. Smith’s promotion, seemingly riding solely on her diverse identity rather than experience, left many questioning the efficacy of such "diversity hires" in critical positions.
The Identity Politics Bubble: Simone Sanders and the Crime Debate
On MSNBC, host Simone Sanders dismissed the idea that increasing police presence improves safety, citing her identity as a Black woman in America as a reason for skepticism. Sanders argued that more officers do not necessarily make streets safer, highlighting a divide between elite media narratives and practical community concerns.