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#Crimingwhilewhite puts focus on police and race


Wednesday's grand jury's decision that a New York police officer shouldn't face charges over the death of Eric Garner has prompted protests and a Twitter dialogue about how folks feel law enforcement treats people depending upon race.

The hashtag #crimingwhilewhite is trending on Twitter, exposing what some describe as a privilege to be white in the eyes of the law. Here is a curation of tweets:

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