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In reply to the discussion: So many people are upset about property damage... [View all]customerserviceguy
(25,183 posts)6. It's more than just property damage
It's about damaging the lives of the people who will no longer be served by local stores to buy the necessities of life. Most of them don't have cars to get to the suburbs to replenish food, and if transit systems are either not operating or deemed unsafe by elderly residents, then there's no way for them to make it in their current living situations.
And what business people are going to bother to re-open their store or restaurant in the inner city, when the next white cop killing a black man could be any day now? I saw the cities crumble in the aftermath of the 1965-68 urban violence wave, I expect it to happen this time, too. So much for the hopes and dreams of entrepreneurial people of color.
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The looting makes those in power (and privileged sypathizers) uncomfortable.
Progressive Law
Jun 2020
#17
Except, OP is not equating unfair taxation w/o representation to looting/rioting.
Progressive Law
Jun 2020
#16
Until black men are given equal protection and representation by our society and our government
PTWB
Jun 2020
#7
Tear up the Capitol, police stations, city halls, etc., if you must, but what did this accomplish?
Hoyt
Jun 2020
#8
People Die defending sacred texts, sacred places, lifes work and livelyhoods, we call it noble
judeling
Jun 2020
#22