some of my colleagues, like rep. tlaib (d-mi) have invoked deeply problematic rhetoric such as bringing an end to "policing, incarceration, and militarization," because the criminal justice system "can't be reformed." at the same time, financial service committee chairwoman maxine waters (d-ca) suggested to activists rioting in the streets that they should "get more confrontational." not only is this rhetoric inflammatory and divisive, it betrays a lack of trust and support of law enforcement and undermines the efforts of those who want to constructively improve america's criminal justice system. 