The death of George Floyd is, to say the least, senseless. Whatever Floyd did, it did not call for him to spend his last moments on Earth in agony trying to breathe.
Derek Chauvin, who is allegedly responsible for Floyd's death, is facing charges for the incident. Reports say this is not the first time Chauvin has had to answer for his actions. the scene in Minneapolis has been intense as protestors have called for justice after Floyd's death. Similar protests have occurred throughout the country, including protests that have damaged CNN bureaus.
I will reiterate what I have already said. Floyd's death is senseless. All parties responsible and liable should be stripped of their badges. Those who have sworn to uphold the law should be held accountable to that same law. They should also be tried according to that law. They should have a lawyer and a trial by jury. Witnesses should be called to testify for the prosecution and the defense.
What should not happen is the looting and destruction that has occurred in cities throughout the nation as people continue to call for Officer Chauvin's conviction. Officer Chauvin will have his day in court and he will answer for whatever charges may have been committed.
People of Minneapolis and other cities encaging in sympathy protests are not doing anything to help their cause or demands by destroying public and private property. It is one thing to publicly call for people to be help accountable for their actions. It is another thing to smash windows and set cars and buildings on fire. CNN headquarters in Atlanta was set on fire as a result of the protests.
People are angry. People want answers. People want justice. You won't get any of that if you are destroying property and setting things on fire. The way to get justice is to supervise the police department, the courts, the system. Destroying property and risking injury to others and yourself is not the way. It only risks arrest and injury. That is not what George Floyd or his family would want.
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