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James Talarico: “A justice system that incarcerates more people than any…”

Featuring: James Talarico, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 50

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James Talarico Explains Why Church And State Must Stay Separate

Published | Video Starts at 06:51

What would Jesus do about an education system that ties a child's school funding to their community's property wealth? What would Jesus do about A justice system that incarcerates more people than any other country on the face of the earth. And what would Jesus do about an economic system that values profits over the health of our planet? Would he stay in his room and pray? (06:51–06:58)

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Asserts that the U.S. justice system incarcerates more people than any other country.

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