Also, it is worth considering that anecdotal evidence suggests black officers seldom victimise other blacks or Latinos.

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Another referee revealed that some club owners did not hesitate to use their influential positions in society to victimise referees who refused to accept bribes.

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"Now that we have a liberal constitution and such laws are no longer there, there is no need to victimise people for their beliefs, " Mr Nyimba said.

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There is no need to victimise each other.

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