We don’t trust the police. If we come from town, police vehicles yell at us like
we are animals. They point at some of us. We have psychological problems,
and shouting can affect our brains. So they shout. They search you, make you
remove your sneakers like you are animals or thieves. But we didn’t commit
any crime.
When I see police, I lock myself inside the container to try and feel safer. But
even then, I am worried they could bomb the container.
Do you think the people would feel comfortable saying no when asked to be
spies? They can’t say no. If someone says no, everyday policemen will harass
them. If they say yes, policemen everyday will ask them for new information. If
they don’t have new information, they will be harsh with bad words and ask
them to do his duty as a good spy.
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