Violence never
resolves issues or concerns, and most often only leads to more violence. And
lethal violence is never Okay, no matter cause or effect.
Wondering if the
shooting and killing of the police officers in Baton Rouge and in Dallas would
have happened if not for the police shooting and killing (murder?) of Philando
Castile and Alton B. Sterling, not to mention our nation's love affair
with unbridled gun possession?
The police, who
are sworn to provide citizen safety, are in a tough in-the-middle spot, and I
salute their being there for us, as we decry their being murdered. Yet it was
police who were involved with the death of Philando and Alton (and a legion of
others).
Yes, there are
reforms being instituted across this nation, but will they come soon enough and be effective
enough? One can only hope and trust.
Today starts
the GOP convention, with dynamics yet to be seen and open-carry being allowed
as a "right" and candidates unleashing racism, intolerance, and
bigotry inflaming a dangerous and rude following (are there any adults in the
room?).
Thoughts and
prayers are such empty utterings when there are such obvious steps this
nation can take to make real the prayers. But our highest forum just went on a
summer vacation. So nice. Is there any real concern?
Just musing, saying, and wondering . . . .
1 comment:
A very thoughtful opinion.
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