Protests around the country have become an important part of expressing “free speech” and expressing reactions to issues. Unfortunately, protests which were once peaceful and respectful are becoming more and more violent causing injuries, damage and destruction.
This behavior does not solve the problems the protesters are expressing. It just causes rage, division, and more hate.
This was the case Friday evening in St. Louis when a large crowd protesting the acquittal of a white police officer who had shot and killed a black man in 2011. Many of the angered protesters lost control and the event became a violent clash between the protesters and the police officers who were trying to keep order.
32 people were arrested…….
11 police officers were injured: broken jaws, dislocated shoulders, bricks and bottles thrown at them. Protesters were jumping on police cars. During the protest a number of businesses were vandalized.
I understand very well that protesters are upset… protesters are angry… They feel justice has not been served. However, resorting to violence, assaults, clashes and attacks on police officers is not the way to solve any problem. It only creates more hatred, division and destruction. Without Law and Order we would have Anarchy which is an absence of effective government, with lawlessness,chaos, disorder and social breakdown.
America is a land of freedom, free speech, different opinions, different interests. A land of different cultures living in peace and safety.
To enjoy all the advantages that ALL Americans share we must respect and live within Law and Order, stay United and not become a Divided.country.
To enjoy all the advantages ALL Americans have we, in turn, should respect the rules of our country and live within the Law!
Without law, without order we could lose our greatest gift, which is often taken for granted or carelessly abused: “The UNITED States of America”