Regarding the original topic, one of the biggest issues that needs to be addressed (in my opinion) is the way that this country has become further divided since the 2008 Presidential election.  I fault not only the politicians but also the media (including social media).  People hear of a white police officer shooting a black man, and instantly it becomes a "race issue".  The whole Black Lives Matter "movement" started because a black thug was shot and killed by a white police officer.  Politicians have been telling us that white police officers are targeting black people and the media runs with it before all of the facts are known.  It's picked up on social media and incorrect information is spread.

 

Eventually people that keep hearing this mis-information over and over start believing it, and pretty soon you have events like this take place.

 

I challenge anyone to name a specific police shooting that was racially motivated.  Show the proof.

 

Our current President was supposed to bring the nation together, yet it's more divisive than ever.

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