In the last few months I hear my friends asking why there is a need to protest the deaths of criminals. You guessed it, these conversations usually revolved around the protests in Ferguson, MO, New York City, Columbus, OH, and Cleveland, OH. Yes, again, these friends are white.
The Washington Post had a great article last week: The Many Faces of Rage. There are some key points I'd like to pull out of it. No, they will probably not change my friend's minds, but it may help others understand what is happening here.
First, an important point ..... these protests are not about 1 death. The deaths that are tied to the protests are just straws .... straws that have broken on the camel's back. They are the boiling point.
Within the article, there was a video that I'd like to share with you. Please watch and then share your insight, opinions, or point of view.
If for some reason the video does not come up on its own, please use this link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/posttv/national/brotherspeak-exploring-rage-after-ferguson/2014/12/12/1338d1ac-8223-11e4-b936-f3afab0155a7_video.html
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