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A protest over the Eric Garner 'chokehold' decision that shut down I-35W in Minneapolis.
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Panel members share their thoughts, fears and outrage over an issue that's occupying the nation right now: excessive force by police in communities of color.

In the wake of the Michael Brown and Eric Garner cases, has the country reached a turning point in its understanding of the problem?

Why haven't politicians shown more leadership?

Is the rift between communities and police too deep to resolve?

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