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This happened to my friend's restaurant.
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Seriously? Thugs, now savages? Can you stop with the dog whistle racist language?
@telephone89 - they are savages, and I am not saying this to be racist, most of them are white trash thugs that I am seeing on the news videos. George Floyd's brother spoke out and begged them to stop the violence and continue with peaceful protests. Peaceful protests are what we need - my daughter has been attending the peaceful protests in Denver. Our children who were raised to be accepting of all people are hurt and confused by the murder of George Floyd and are afraid of the world that they must live in. So tragic.
To edit - I read the article you posted on the other thread and understand what you're saying. This has caused me to stop and think about the language I have used to describe these violent people. I will respect your wishes on an off of the forum. Thank you for the eye opener.
Seriously? Thugs, now savages? Can you stop with the dog whistle racist language?
They all appeared white to me. Maybe hispanic or darker skinned asians.
Seriously? Thugs, now savages? Can you stop with the dog whistle racist language?
I said this in the other looting thread, but let me repeat it louder here:
Peaceful protests do not incite change because white America doesn't respect the value of black lives. They respect the monetary value of property.
If you enjoy 8hr workdays, the right to vote (women), gay rights, child labor laws (just a few examples), then you too are the beneficiary of change affected by violent protests/rebellion.
Ya'll need to do some serious reflecting, reading (and praying if that's your thing), on why you're more outraged about property destruction, than, you know, the systemic murder of a group of people based on their skin color.
@autumngems Do you consider the Boston Tea Party a protest?
But you acknowledge that positive change happened in response to a violent protest?
No one is advocating for violence or destruction. I'm merely pointing out that oftentimes change does not happen UNTIL there is violence and destruction. Disregarding cause and effect is what has led us to our current state of affairs.
I really encourage you to do some reading on the history of looting and the psychology behind it. You can say your piece all you want to, but if it comes from an uneducated and privileged place, the only person who looks foolish is you.
It’s anarchy and violent. Destroying property of people of color. What good can come out of this? Not just the privileged few, businesses that people have poured their heart and soul into. I’m sorry for anyone who would condone this behavior and find it Necessary for change. The only change is the devastation placed upon communities and individuals. Many of the mom and pop businesses will never recover. And all out of hatred for who???