Re Edina, had a much smaller, but related experience with Edina law enforcement. Had not been to “downtown” Edina for several years, was going to a movie with my friend. It was dark, raining, visibility low, and I turned left where I had always turned in the old Edina. I was immediately stopped by a female officer, and she was noticeably hostile. Lights were flashing, pedestrians gawking. Sounds typical, I know, but what stays with me is that she said, “What are you doing here?” We said that we were going to a movie, and she issued a citation. Then post citation she followed us to the parking ramp of the theater.

I suppose the reader might think the below is irrelevant, but I was adopted and raised white. So I tended to think that it should matter whether or not I present as alien or threatening. It doesn’t, does it?

Stats: Me: Adult Mexican heritage, 71 at the time.
Vehicle: Late model Nissan
Dressed: high-end casual
Her: Very white, 65 at the time
Dressed: High-end casual

My friend, who was on the open passenger’s side acted as a buffer and peacemaker.
I tend to be sarcastic, and was ready to indulge. I didn’t. But really, “What are you doing here?”,,,

At any rate, after reading the Edina article in today’s Strib I wanted to share. Curious how many non-whites have experienced similar interactions with Edina’s “professional” force?

Gary Andrews

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