Someone I consider to be like a second dad to me is a federal cop, I have plenty of friends I respect who are cops, and ive met plenty of officers I have a tremendous amount of praise for. Yet, the few times I’ve been pulled over in my life, I still am afraid

I’m not afraid becuase of the infraction I committed. I am human and make mistakes but I’m also responsible and don’t act like I’m speed racer down the road. So when I’m pulled over I’m honest about my wrongdoing because I know what I did wasn’t that bad. Still I’m afraid.

Living as a black person in the US you constantly see stories of BAD cops using unnecessary force towards black people who yes did wrong, but nowhere near worth getting beaten and killed for.

So, with seeing all those types of news stories consistently while growing up, It becomes TERRIFYING to be pulled over. Not having a clue if the person pulling you over is like the vast majority of officers who truly are heroes & good people or if its the small % who are vile.

Not knowing if the officer is having a bad day. Not knowing their background. Not knowing their mindset when they see a large black man. Not knowing if the slightest of movements or a sneeze will get you killed.