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In reply to the discussion: So many people are upset about property damage... [View all]Hoyt
(54,770 posts)8. Tear up the Capitol, police stations, city halls, etc., if you must, but what did this accomplish?
"The black-owned shop, Wilbourn Sisters Designs, was caught in what became the second night of violent protests in downtown Atlanta.
"The Wilbourns had hung hand-written signs identifying the shop as a black-owned business. However, those signs did not stop someone from throwing a rock through the boutiques display window, breaking it to pieces. Other businesses, including black-owned ones, were damaged in similar fashion throughout the city. "
https://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/for-vandals-black-owned-businesses-not-exempt-during-atlanta-protest/gQoLWLIDLW49MVIodPA0ZK/
Another example:
https://www.ajc.com/blog/atlanta-restaurants/atlanta-restaurants-assess-damage-plan-reopenings-after-weekend-protests-turn-violence/0SkT2N0dzWXgrOSwkrowdI/
Another:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CA5gdMGB_Ky/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Atlanta Mayor pleading:
https://www.wsav.com/video/go-home-go-home-atlanta-mayor-keisha-lance-bottoms-pleads-after-protests-turn-violent/5550856/
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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