Just being there shows support.
The self righteousness of those who likely aren’t religious at all has been interesting to see.
Did you see the speech right before it? He basically said all the right things there, funny how that is basically ignored to focus on this.
Can we stop saying peaceful protests? They are no longer peaceful. Everyone is well aware at this point of the situation so that aren’t really serving any purpose. If you stay out past the curfew now, you are simply providing cover for those throwing items, attacking police, looting and setting businesses (and now churches) aflame.
You certainly aren’t supporting justice for George (the guy was already arrested and charged but someone that doesn’t matter).
This has gotten way out of hand and needs to end.
Just being there shows support - for whom does it show support. He didn't tell the Bishop or anyone else at the Church that he was coming and didn't speak to them. The Bishop obviously did not feel the support so it was a poor job. Actually, he was just there for himself so who am I trying to kid.
Glad you can make judgments about people that it would seem you never met because I can't tell who you are referring to in your 2nd paragraph.
If you didn't notice the topic, it's about interrupting the peaceful protesters to get to the Church. I think his speech has been talked about in other threads. In any event, it's typical for the Chat for people to interject other discussions, but I'll try and stick to the topic.
Maybe we should use McConnell's comment.
Senate Majority Leader
Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday sidestepped a question about
President Trump's response to protests sparked by the killing of
George Floyd, and didn't directly weigh in on the treatment of protesters outside the White House on Monday night.
"I'm not going to critique other people's performances. I can speak for myself, and I just have," McConnell said when asked if Trump was providing the "right kind of leadership" after Floyd's death in police custody.
Asked separately if he was "comfortable" with the "scene" outside the White House, McConnell demurred.
"I've already told you what I think about last night. I'm relieved that apparently there were few to no injuries last night, apparently little or no looting," McConnell said.
It's not the first time McConnell has declined to weigh in on actions taken by Trump or the White House.
So, is McConnell one of those people on the other side?
Along with everyone else that I have seen comment, the looting and riots are terrible and serve no positive purpose. The people behind them (which has been discussed) are the problem. We can't just say they need to stop, something has to be done and declaring them terrorist groups will help.
But there are still peaceful protests. If you say they serve no purpose, you are more of the problem than the solution by not seeing what is behind them. It is obvious that little has been done in the past about the problems they are protesting. It's more than what happened to Floyd. Tonight's protest in Orlando is the largest crowd they have had so far. I haven't seen who organized it, but it has been peaceful and these people want to finally be heard. I would think the timing of being in the middle of a pandemic has affected what is happening. But the history with protests is that promises get made, but nothing changes.
You said "This has gotten way out of hand and needs to end." I believe the protesters might agree with you, but for a different reason than you meant.