Protests vs. Violence

Protesting is fine but violent protesting over George Floyd is nonsensical and reprehensible. Did Target or any other store have anything to do with George’s death?

Yes, the murder of George Floyd was wrong. But so is looting and fire bombing innocent businesses. Media and all politicians should loudly denounce the violence, point out that justice is taking place, and that the majority of policemen are decent people who deserve our respect. Policemen put their lives on the line daily to protect law-abiding citizens.

Things to keep in mind:

1. The bad policeman has been arrested and charged with murder.

2. The worst possible punishment for a policeman is going to prison.

3. This was an isolated incident.

4. George is not completely innocent in this incident. What did George do or say to enrage the police? What we do know is that George was passing a counterfeit $20 bill and the storekeeper called the police. If George legitimately did not know it was counterfeit, he could have politely explained the situation to both storekeeper and the police. From what I understand, George was not being polite.

5. If someone disrespects a policeman or puts them in harm’s way, would you not expect retaliation? Murder? No, but retaliation for sure. My advice: be polite and respectful to policemen.

My 15-year-old niece was recently drugged and repeatedly and violently raped by an illegal alien. Can you imagine my outrage? But, like George and the bad policeman, this was an isolated incident and, because of this, I cannot say that all illegal aliens are bad people. But the fact is there are some bad policemen and some bad illegal aliens who should go to jail.

Given my extreme outrage, should I have organized violent protests and hurt innocent people?

My advice: Just calm down and let the justice system do its job.

John Kretz

Glendale

  John Kretz