I find it disconcerting that Lancey's comment is down voted. It's the the only post so far that actually addresses the problem directly and honestly. You can

I find it disconcerting that Lancey's comment is down voted. It's the the only post so far that actually addresses the problem directly and honestly. You can wring your hands about how terrible it is that they rioted, looted, vandalized, assaulted, and that an opportune moment for protest was lost, but then you're ignoring the truth of the matter. The reality is that this happened, because of ongoing police brutality against a minority that is already feeling the pressure of racism, unemployment, incarceration, and other social disadvantages. You can't pretend those are just all bad people waiting for a chance for thuggery. We, as Americans, have created this by the way we have structured our society to allow for ever growing inequality. And by allowing the police to become para-military in their methods. It's obviously too late for protests. You've got civil unrest now. Is it even possible to stop it? edit: fixed a typo