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Old 11-25-2014, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by finnbow View Post
It means I disagree with, not that I'm apathetic about, rioting in the streets to protest a cop (justifiably) shooting a felon who is assaulting him. Historical prejudices among law enforcement towards blacks, while still existent to a degree far less than decades ago, does not justify lawlessness, burning and looting on the streets of Ferguson.
I agree.

However, to further clarify I wasn't speaking of apathy towards the rioting, I was referring to apathy towards the plight of the black community. I believe that the vast majority of Americans are disgusted with the rioting and looting. I imagine there are few who are actually enjoying this. But, I also believe there are few outside the black community who honestly care about the conditions that led to this tragic situation in the first place.

I've been reading comments about it all morning. They range from somewhat ignorant to downright disgusting.

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