Comments by "Ida Larsen" (@idalarsen2540) on "The Daily Show"
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Yup, it's sickening.
I'm Norwegian, and we had a (domestic) terrorist attack back in 2011. This nationalist bombed the parliament in Oslo (the capitol) to lead all the first responders over there, giving him time to go where he really wanted to go; a left leaning political youth camp. He shot nearly 100 people dead, mostly children. I was in town that day and felt the bomb go off. It was terrifying to say the least.
The thing is, it didn't take any of us long before calling it a terrorist attack. As soon as we got a fairly clear picture of what happened, we immidiatly labeled it a terrorist attack. Nothing else. No one tried to excuse him or why he did what he did. We grew even stronger together as a nation to fight this evil. We stood together. He did not divide us, as he would've wanted. I'm very proud of my country for this. And we all know Norway is a very white country. Despite our big cities having many immigrants, our country in general is for the most part ethnically born Norwegians. Many people here oppose immigration in various degrees, especially people from small, rural towns. Still, NOBODY tried to deflect blame here, or try to minimize what happened. We all agreed that this was a terrorist attack. Many people jumped to conclusions that someone from a muslim country was the culprit in this terrorist attack, but no one argued as soon as we found out that he was an ethnical Norwegian. We all came together in solidarity towards those he meant to hurt; immigrants and those of us who supports immigration. We stood together in solace, in peace. We held hands and cried together, wanting to rise above this sickening evil.
It's beyond me how other western nations are incapable of calling out the facts as they are. Calling one domestic terrorist a terrorist doesn't label the entire race of that domestic terrorist, but you* act like that's what happens. It's disgusting.
Not saying you as in *you, I'm just referring to "you" as in those refusing to accept reality.
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I mean.. I totally get where she's coming from and all that, and I absolutely agree that we need to seriously reimagine what policing in America looks like, but I don't believe completely getting rid of all policing is the solution.
It's absolutely impossible to get rid of all crime, so we do need law enforcement to do just that - enforce the law. I'm totally for the concept of dradtically shrinking the police funding and number of police, and instead offer strong social programs that prevents crime from happening.. but even in the most utopic and safe world, crime will never be eradicated. We should absolutely focus more on prevention, that's key to true reform and justice.. but that's complicated, and requires reform on not just policing, but every other aspect of governing. That includes ensuring affordable and quality housing for every single person, ensuring affordable/free, quality and accessable health care to again literally every single person, ensuring every single person quality employment with quality pay, the list goes on.. you get the idea. The thing is though, even with all these things in place, you'll never be able to 100% prevent all crime. Proper policing is not just about preventing crime, but bringing justice when it occurs, which it always inevitably will. That's just the sad reality.
We need reasonable solutions that actually makes sense. American policing today is totally indefensable, and it needs to drastically and systematically change. We need to look more at alternatives to deal with homeless people, domestic disputes, drug issues, mental health crisis', and all non-violent offenses, but as well look critically at all existing laws, and reevaluate what we deem illegal and not. Prison reform is also massively important, as well as complete drug reform. Policing is a massive issue, but by far not the only issue. Police unions needs drastic change as well.
I just think that colmpletely aboloshing the police isn't reasonable.. a dradtic reduction on the other hand is reasonable AND necessary. Redistributing funding is as well - that's one of the more attainable solutions to the issue at large. Social programs supporting lifting people up and out of desperation, homelessness, health issues including drug addiction and all of these things are real solutions that can be done. Completely aboloshing the police simply isn't realistic. I certainly wish that COULD be a reality, but that's wishful thinking. We need to look at other solutions. I recommend looking at how other countries, those with the least amount of crime are doing policing.. they're obiviously doing something right, and have figured out great stuff that America hasn't yet. That includes getting money and "lobbying", aka legal bribery out of politics, so real solutions CAN take place, instead of quality, meaningful policies being dead at arrival due to police unions, prison "lobbyists" etc. bribing politicians to not change anything.
Money in politics is what we keep coming back to - it truly is the root of all evil, and the thing that mostly obstructs progress from taking place.
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The lack of empathy is strong in the US, apparantly. Feels like a biproduct of the American political system. That`s what can easily happen when policies are made in such a way where you have no choice but to care only about your own best interests. When most people struggle to even take care of themselves (considering extremely expensive health "care", horrible student debt etc.) it can easily become hard to care about others. If everyone got the oppurtunity to get a good education, housing and healtch care, simply generally overall fair wealth, people would be more able to actually think critically and logically about their beliefs and choices.. but it has become obivious that especially the republicans don`t want that, because they know very well that the more educated and well off people are, they wouldn`t get as many votes. If republicans stopped voter suppression, agreed to the easy principle that ALL other democratic nations understand and comply by - that the well being and active participation of ALL citizens matters equally and made sure everyone had a fair shot in life and in the democracy in general, they wouldn`t be in power. The Republican Party doesn`t even stand for anything anymore, other than trying to suppress people that thinks differently, trying to reverse EVERYTHING Obama did SIMPLY because he did it (and he`s black), wanting to take away as much social benefits as possible so they themselves get more money. They don`t stand for anything other than regression and supression. That`s the only "trick" they have. Same goes for the electoral college; without it Hillary would have been president right now. They`re shameless. Absolutely shamelss. They are the swamp that needs to be fucking drained.. and (most of them) put in prison. What they`re doing only reminds me of Nazi Germany. "I was just following orders". Scary times. Good luck America, this is your second chance, PLEASE make sure to turn this thing around so that democracy lives on. Keep the argument going, because that is democracy. May the argument never end. If the argument ends, all is lost.
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 @agonleed3841 Don't really agree with several points here, tbh. You're entitled for you opinion, not trying to start an argument but felt a need to answer to this. I think what you're saying only furthers the stigma for black people to get professinal help. There are several reasons that going to an objective stranger that have spent years studying to become mental health professionals (therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists etc.) Friends, family and even yourself have bias, considering that friends and families know you personally, which can easily blurr objectivness. Of course some issues can be solved on your own or with loved ones, but not everything. Some things does require professional help, sometimes medical intervention. Mental health is not a "white people issue", illnesses have no specific targets. We have to start taking mental health as seriously as our physical health, and start viewing mental health as equally important and as a big part of our physical health. Even stress alone affects your body and overall being. These things are tied together - healthy mind, healthy body and vice versa. We need more diversity in the medical field overall, both in the psychology field and the "regular" medical field. As mentioned in this video, more people of color would most likely benefit from having a therapist that are more likely to have had possibly similar experiences as you, regarding race issues and possibly gender issues if that's important to you. That also minimizes the risk of poc experiences unfair treatment in whatever regard and possibly preventable medical negliegence/misdiagnoses/or in extreme cases straight up harm. It's just nice for people to have that option. Not saying that for instance a black man can't recieve amazing care and treatment from say a white woman and so forth, but studies show that diversity is highly needed in all medical fields for many reasons, including what I just stated. Stigmatizing poc's mental health issues is simply harmful. There is nothing wrong in being sick or struggle one way or another. If you break your arm, no one judges you for going to the ER to get a cast. Then why should we judge mental health issues, which are equally important to deal with as broken arms and diabetes etc.? That makes no sense.
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 Brian Jones "How often do you see police going about your daily life?" totally depends on where you live. I'm sure since you rarely see officers, you live in a more wealthy area. When you live in low income neighbourhoods, especially where there are mostly POC-residents, it's impossible to not see several cops all the time.
You have an obivious bias here considering your family serving. Not saying that's bad or whatever, it just gives an obivious bias or confliction of interest, making it easier for you to trust what the police are saying and doing, rather than the people they are "serving".
A law like this where you can't even SAY anything bad about cops is a clear violation of the 1st amendment. It's just wrong on so many levels.
It's not just "unruly" people who critique the police. We don't just do it when we're getting arrested or whatever. Regardless, og shouldn't become lawful to arrest someone/add further charges to people in high stress situations (like when getting arrested or protesting, for instance).
Police may not like getting called names or whatever, but they have to accept it, not let that be another reason to unjustly filling up prisons. Their job is in part dealing with angry and stressed people. They should work on deescalating instead of just arresting people for voicing opinions. We have the right to critique them, they're supposed to serve and protect us. OF COURSE people get mad and will shout at the police when they can do just about anything they want (including killing people 😤) without consequenses. A law like this would do nothing but further the just outrage, only causing a never ending spiral of unjust arrests and more protests, leading to more unjust arrests and so forth, you get the idea. This is just bad. Free speech should be protected, not attacked. This law is a clear attack on free speech.
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 @ezras8889 Ughhhh. So I'm supposed to listen to one random dude instead of PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, tons of anecdotal evidence etc etc. I didn't learn about the pink tax from the daily show AT ALL. I knew of it a long time before. I mean, as a woman that have money and goes to stores.. as a woman that have to buy sanitary products AT LEAST monthly who have to deal with those ESSENTIAL, CAN'T GO WITHOUT-items being taxed as "luxury"-products etc. There's nothing to debunk here. Just go to a store, find the same brand of razors, shaving cream, shower products, deodorants etc, one marketed for girls (often pink, flowers and just "cute" packaging) and the other marketed for men (dark, black, grey, husky, bold writing, more masculine design). The product marketed for men, despite being the same brand, being equally sized, same amount and everything, and the one marketed for men are usually not only cheaper, but better. Same goes for clothing.
Take a very easy example.. a plain, white t-shirt. One for men, one for women. Men's shirts (despite having the same fit, from the same brand, same size, same everything; only difference is that one shirt is in the men's section while the other is in the women's section. The t-shirt "for men" will be a lot cheaper, even with better stitching. Better quality for cheaper prize, despite having the same design, size, fabric, brand, color, everything. Men gets it cheaper, often with better quality (at least stronger, more sturdy stitching). Have you looked for yourself? Gone out in stores and compared? Have you actual first hand experience instead of just "experience" with one dude's YT-video?... I think not.
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Same here in Norway, and I'm assuming in the rest of Scandinavia as well (Sweden and Denmark) 😂😂😂 Neither men or women usually have these extravagant, over the top-rings. Men usually just have a thicker, silver ring, and if they want to be a bit more "fancy" with it, they embroad their initials, or wedding dates or smthn like that on the inside of the ring. Woman usually have something more feminine, but kinda the same. Women usually have some little diamond or smthn like that, but nothing compared to the American standard AT ALL. Only the super rich people here do that.
Well, Norway, and Scandinavia as a whole are kind of known for being simplistic. Not so flashy. Our home interiør is usually just very plain and simple wood, possibly white or opake paint, like eggshell or smthn. Our kitchens and living rooms are usually quite bland, but stylish. Like, unitone colors, with the addition of some green plants or whatever. You get the jist. Simplistic and minimalistic. I guess that reflects on our wedding/engagement rings as well.
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 @minuette1752 Sure, seeing historic places (including stupid Hitler's home) is interesting and it doesn't make you a nazi at all.
I've for instance have went to go see many consentration camps in Germany and Poland, and that was such an amazingly incredible journey to go on. The experience was absolutely amazing, despite being extremely emotional and hurtful. The terribleness of it all is what made the journey. Seeing everything. The gas chambers, the so-called "toilets" (I'd Google to see some pictures if you haven't already seen them), tons of leftover shoes and glasses, where they slept, everything. Railroads, the "ARBEIT MACH FREI"-sign.
After seeing that, you're sure to get home with a new perspective on life, to put it like that.
This asshole's post, tho.. what he wrote was just extremely off. It surely did sound like he respected Hitler and holds awful views about this.
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 @ThePinkBinks I know, it's horrible. America is digging their own grave by their selfishness and hypocracy. So glad I was born, raised and still live in Norway. Most of us have our heads on our shoulders, and since we're such a little country we have no choice but to work together with many other nations. Not complaining about that at all, it's really a good thing all in all. Yet despite being a very small country, we do have power in many ways, so that we don't have to completely rely on other nations. In many cases, we help other nations. One of our former prime ministers, one of our most popular ones from perhaps the (off and on) most popular party is now the NATO's general secretary. So I feel so lucky to live here. Of course we have our problems like every other country on earth, but we actually for the most part trust both our politicians and our media. We have quite strict laws when it comes to news media being factual and not opinionated, which goes a long way for sure. We're simple, sensible people for the most part. Not power hungry. Fairly humanitarian and we're very proud of our social networks and morals.
Many other countries should actually research not only Norway, but northern countries at all to see how we do things. I'm sure America and many other countries would greatly benefit from at least some northern ideals. We're very much about compassion and actual fair chances for people. I mean, just looking at the numbers, we HAVE to have gotten a lot of things right considering Norway (part of Scandinavia - Norway, Sweden & Denmark) as well as Iceland and Finland lay quite on top when it comes to both wealth, happiness and health. So we're doing something right.
I strongly disagree with the policies of the parties that given right now, but I still have faith in them wanting to provide EVERYONE with the best help possible. I know that they're doing quite a good job with this pandemic as well as with vaccination. We haven't recieved too many vaccines yet, but distribution isn't going too bad, it's at least going in fair order. We're doing the best with what we have. We surely have had bumbs in the road along the way, but this is new to everyone, so no one can expect getting everything completely right. We're learning from our mistakes, and our government is humble. As soon as we discovered the new mutated virus here, we immidiatly locked everything but essential work down once again. We have had mask mandate for quite some time now. By now, it's rare seeing people outside without masks.
The good thing here is that generally, the people trust our government and media, and the government trust us. This has taken us a long way.
There's lots to learn from us and our morals and values.
Good luck to all of you, regardless of who you are, where you're from and where you live! Lots of love from the capitol of Norway, Oslo 💗💕✊
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