I’m not praising violence. I’m just telling you why it is happening and also justified. Exactly zero people have been killed by the protestors I support. I believe a total of 5 people have presumably been killed in total after 15 days of massive protests nationwide, and another 5 are maybes. 12,000x more people die of the flu every year. Big deal, right?
How many black people have been murdered by the police? Beaten by police because of their race? Wrongfully charged with crimes? Murdered by non-police because of race? Denied equal employment and housing opportunity? Had genitals photoshopped onto their photos for no reason other than racism?
If you’re so upset about collateral damage, express sympathy for Breonna Taylor’s family and demand that the Louisville police be held accountable. Oppose po po brutality and express support for Chauvin’s prosecutors. If your only concern however is about broken windows and some minor collateral damage, too bad. If you won’t acknowledge the legitimate reasons for the protests, you’re gonna get more bricks.