Opinions: June 2, 2020

Pathways For Kids Supporters and Thinking Friends

My heart is broken. Our beautiful country is being torn apart.

Yes, the policeman was sadistic homicidal maniac with badge and probably hater of blacks. The three others were stupid or intimidated and untrained police.  They will face justice.

It’s hard to make a case from what we see in abusive situations, but from the 50’s policing has changed so much in favor of fairness. Many Forces are run by blacks, pretty much unheard of then. Looters, thieves and destroyers using this as an excuse should pay a penalty.

Protesters are absolutely right to do so.

This is beyond policing. It’s a desire for equality. Poor blacks and poor whites want more slice of economic pie. Others want to help. Interestingly as I watched the local news during the lootings, both newscasters were female and black. The Mayor and Police Chief were black. They are role models. In the fifties and sixties, there was little opportunity for Blacks. Now there is. But it means focus on family, education, hard work.

White is a privilege, but brains with work ethic in today’s world give all people opportunity in the United States. Everyone of every color who represents himself well is respected by most Americans. With respect also comes a kind of privilege.

The virus shutdown contributed to pent up anger and looting. But no excuse for burning, theft, killing. They are thugs and criminals. These are not protestors.

Peter Dwares

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