Black Lives Matter plans to shut down light rail before Vikings opener

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1. I totally agree and am sickened by the racism that has had a resurgence -- or

maybe just been brought to our (non-Blacks) attention more.

But like PETA, I think the ways the group makes its statement is more likely to alienate people.

When I see a horrifying film of animal abuse by PETA, I feel anger -- toward PETA.

I respond much more favorably to the tear-jerker ASPCA spots with the Willie Nelson music in the background. You want to HELP them.

I think when people are so angry that they don't let others IN to help them, they lose their opportunity. Like with Bernie in Seattle -- he would have been one of the best listeners and supporters and tried to learn and forward the cause, but they shut him down and drove him off.

I can't say what it's like to see my family and friends targeted repeatedly and unlawfully, and I might respond the same way. But from my vantage point, I'm not too inclined to wade on in to the hostility.

I know I'll get beat up for this, but I'm guessing I'm not the only one who feels this way.

Pissing off a bunch of rabid football fans isn't the way to gain support, either.