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    Trump said in his State of the Union speech that “we will pursue our Manifest Destiny into the stars, launching American astronauts to plant the Stars and Stripes on the planet Mars,” throwing down the gauntlet for the next space race. Some say the colonization of Mars is still science fiction, while others say we should prioritize efforts in that direction, given the geopolitical considerations and the fact that NASA, SpaceX, and other private companies could all play a role. Should the U.S. prioritize the exploration of colonizing Mars? Those arguing “yes” say Mars is the clear target for ensuring humanity’s survival, and the U.S. should do it first before China or other nations. Advancing Mars exploration would also lead to further developments in technology, science, and our understanding of Mars. But those arguing “no” say it’s not in our best interests to start colonizing the Red Planet. Starting a new Space Race with China could backfire and challenging environmental issues, including very little oxygen its atmosphere, suggest habitability is unlikely. As we look to the stars, we debate the question: Should the U.S. Prioritize Settling Mars?
    
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Jason Johnson

President of the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund

Jason Johnson is president of the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund, a national police advocacy organization. Johnson served as deputy commissioner of the Baltimore Police Department between 2016 and 2018.

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Unresolved: American Policing

With Paul Butler, Jason Johnson, Rafael Mangual, Sue Rahr, Vikrant Reddy

September 30, 2020

Historic protests calling for police reform have erupted across the nation. But just what could these reforms mean? And how should we see the criminal justice system today? Staged in our “Unresolved” format, this debate brings together five experts to tackle pressing questions on the history and future of policing in the U.S. including: Should we defund the police? Do police unions do more harm than good? And has policing become too militarized?

0 seconds of 46 minutes, 49 secondsVolume 90%

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Unresolved: American Policing

Historic protests calling for police reform have erupted across the nation. But just what could these reforms mean? And how should we see the criminal justice system today? Staged in our “Unresolved” format, this debate…

With Paul Butler, Jason Johnson, Rafael Mangual, Sue Rahr, Vikrant Reddy

September 30, 2020

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