Opinion | Why a Racist Professor Doesn't Scare Me
Briefly

Growing up in Cobb County, I witnessed a diverse community that existed in relative harmony despite rapid demographic changes during the 1990s and 2000s. My upbringing, shaped by Pakistani Muslim parents and surrounded by varied backgrounds, reveals a potential for unity, challenging prevailing stereotypes about the South's social dynamics.
In recent elections, Cobb County, once a Republican stronghold, has shifted dramatically towards the Democrats, supporting figures like Joe Biden and Raphael Warnock, indicating a significant political transformation.
Lisa Cupid's distressing experience with police highlights systemic issues within law enforcement, reflecting a mindset that prioritizes policing over understanding the nuanced realities of racial and political safety concerns in a transitioning community.
The notion of 'good police work' in light of inappropriate profiling underscores a broader struggle for racial justice and accountability in a region historically resistant to change, emphasizing the need for more equitable governance.
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