Opportunists and criminals will always take advantage of chaos at times like these

[Cal Carpenter]

And those who use the actions of those few to discredit the thousands of peaceful protestors and the millions that stand with them in solidarity are essentially saying they are okay with the measurable, systemic racism of our so-called justice system.

Very clear lines are being drawn here and it is easy to see which side people are landing on.

[el_bryanto]

1. That's a well stated point

It is easy to get frustrated at their actions, particularly because at least in some cases they come from the same community, but that doesn't mean they have the same goals or grievances.

No white community is judged by the actions of a few white criminals that happen to live in that community; it seems like every minority community is judged by their worst members.

Bryant

[Recursion]

2. The NFL is not discredited by post-superbowl riots

I don't see why the protests should be discredited by mayhem today.

[UglyGreed]

3. so will

agent provocateurs.....