Riots in the eyes of the media.
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chopstickchakra
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I think the context of the riots is drastically different and that plays a huge part on perception.
The "White" riots as they're labeled, while still criminal activity that should be shunned by people, are riots of joy at an accomplishment of their city.
The "Black" riots are from a point of anger and aggression(whether you believe they are warranted in their reaction is a personal opinion)
No matter your skin tone, rioting, destruction, vandalism and assault are criminal offenses and participating makes you a criminal. It's understanding this that makes the difference in how people perceive you.
On a side note, why are all these riots and showings being made for criminals, when people like Eric Garner are laid to rest quietly? Gray and Brown were fleeing police custody when they were killed, Garner had stopped walking and given his hands in restraint, yet we have a few peaceful protests over it and it goes away; while we have a known drug dealer and a criminal's deaths tearing our city apart. I understand solidarity but when you defend scum, you start to look like scum too. Stand up and be heard for the ones worth it, not the detriments to society.
The "White" riots as they're labeled, while still criminal activity that should be shunned by people, are riots of joy at an accomplishment of their city.
The "Black" riots are from a point of anger and aggression(whether you believe they are warranted in their reaction is a personal opinion)
No matter your skin tone, rioting, destruction, vandalism and assault are criminal offenses and participating makes you a criminal. It's understanding this that makes the difference in how people perceive you.
On a side note, why are all these riots and showings being made for criminals, when people like Eric Garner are laid to rest quietly? Gray and Brown were fleeing police custody when they were killed, Garner had stopped walking and given his hands in restraint, yet we have a few peaceful protests over it and it goes away; while we have a known drug dealer and a criminal's deaths tearing our city apart. I understand solidarity but when you defend scum, you start to look like scum too. Stand up and be heard for the ones worth it, not the detriments to society.
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Interesting take for sure. I've never been in that atmosphere but I don't see the need for militarized police (tear gas, rubber bullets, even tanks) as it just is bound to raise tension. There is definitely hostility and even looting but there is also peaceful protests and people having a peaceful message.
Thugs will be thugs, and peaceful protesters are wanting change. It's unfortunate when they show cities like Ferguson and Baltimore they focus heavily on the negative, which is probably part of the plan. People in power want as many people divided as possible, and these events do just that, people blindly take sides and/or make rash conclusion based on what the multiple media outlets tell them. Can't really win with corrupt people in control.
Thugs will be thugs, and peaceful protesters are wanting change. It's unfortunate when they show cities like Ferguson and Baltimore they focus heavily on the negative, which is probably part of the plan. People in power want as many people divided as possible, and these events do just that, people blindly take sides and/or make rash conclusion based on what the multiple media outlets tell them. Can't really win with corrupt people in control.
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Damn the police yo.