Don, I agree that all violence is wrong and it is true that a few evil people hijacked some of the protests for wrong motives. However, to focus on that is to completely miss the point. Racism, white privilege, centuries-long oppression and injustice must be addressed. It seems to me that these explain, not excuse, the actions of those who resorted to violence and thievery. We have to focus on the foundation and perhaps the other matters will be resolved
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Don, I agree that all violence is wrong and it is true that a few evil people hijacked some of the protests for wrong motives. However, to focus on that is to completely miss the point. Racism, white privilege, centuries-long oppression and injustice must be addressed. It seems to me that these explain, not excuse, the actions of those who resorted to violence and thievery. We have to focus on the foundation and perhaps the other matters will be resolved