(06-03-2020, 11:39 AM)Gabe Wrote:

(06-03-2020, 11:28 AM)MalabarJag Wrote:
Technically, I don't remember anyone here actually come out and support the burning, looting, and rioting. I've seen at least one poster link to an article that endorsed burning, looting, and rioting. I've seen a lot of my Leftist Facebook friends post justifications for the destruction and murder.

And as long as the peaceful protesters are giving cover to the rioters, then supporting the peaceful protests is no better than supporting the Milwaukee PD. 

How far are you willing to endorse the chaos? Is a peaceful prominent Leftist posting bail for the arsonists OK with you, or not?

Again, MBJ - who the hell is endorsing chaos? Not me. This has a fun strawman you cats have been playing with for the better part of last week and I'm just poking holes in it. 

No, I don't endorse ANTIFA. No, I don't endorse White Supremacists, undercover police officers, etc. simultaneously exploiting ANTIFA's history and black anger. No, I don't endorse uncategorized agitators. No, I don't endorse the bailing out of arsonists/looters/rioters. 

I do support peaceful protests. I do support black America. I do support the constitutional right we have to peacefully assemble & protest. I do support bail-out initiatives for arrested peaceful protesters - much like I would have if police didn't exercise their restraint for a primarily white and heavily armed protest in MI two weeks ago over, checks notes...state-issued stay-at-home orders.

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Would they be worth a spontaneous street corner bonfire if every person in power turned their heads away from your mourning?
Would they be worth a sustained, full-throated demand for justice if that justice was perpetually denied?

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