I've seen some criticism for my commitment to nonviolent protest and my opposition to violence and rioting. I understand that sadly nobody paid attention when the protests were peaceful. Still, I feel that violence undermines our cause. To make real change, we need a majority of the people behind us. Clearly the far right never will be, but we need the help and support of the middle.
I want change. I want the police to be accountable for their violent acts. I want an end to the Trump regime and its support of racism. I will continue to speak out loudly for those things. While I understand the roots of the violence in the protests, I cannot condone that violence. I want Trump and his minions voted out in November and I want pressure on local and state governments to clean racism out of policing.
When the police do wrong, and they very clearly do, and all too often, I want them arrested and brought to trial for their acts. If we start locking up police for their abuse, the other cops will think twice before brutalizing suspects. We must change, and we must have justice for ALL our citizens. Police, prosecutors, and judges who contribute or allow violence against people must be brought down - but without violence.
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