06-02-2020, 07:50 AM
Personally, I've decided to stop really talking about the riots because they are a symptom. They are a symptom of the systemic inequality in our country. Peaceful protesters are getting hit with less-than-lethal rounds and gas. Peaceful protesters have faced mockery, derision, and apathy from those in power. These problems have existed for far too long in our society and those in power have done nothing to improve the situation. We have a long history in this country of rioting when shit happens, including what became the movement for our independence. "Don't destroy private property, but let's celebrate the Boston Tea Party." **** off.
"A great democracy has got to be progressive, or it will soon cease to be either great or a democracy..." - TR
"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little." - FDR
"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little." - FDR
