Black lives matter. However, so do white lives. Every life
matters, and skin color has nothing to do with our worth. With all of the Black
Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter news going on, I find it pretty ironic how
protesters are fighting in rebellion of police shootings, by doing exactly what
they are protesting against – killing more people.
Do I think that it is okay for a white police to kill an
unarmed black man for no reason?
No way.
In the same way, I do not think it is okay for a black
police to kill an unarmed white man for no reason. Nor is it okay for a white
police to kill an unarmed white man for no reason, or a black police to kill an
unarmed black man for no reason. All of those situations are upsetting, and I
understand that family/friends/loved ones get mad when hearing of an unfair incident
like those mentioned. What I do not understand is why people respond with
violence.
In Matt Walsh’s article “No, they’re not ‘protesters.’ They’re
terrorists,” Walsh points out that the definition of terrorists is “people who
use destruction and violence against the innocent to bring about a “social
change.” Protesters in Charlotte (or any city that this violent protesting has
taken place in) have been doing exactly that. Whether you want to call
protesters “protesters” or “terrorists,” that is not my concern. I am simply
pointing out that protesting has caused so much hurt and damage, it does not
seem to be helping anyone. I can no longer even tell what protesters are trying
to accomplish. I used to think that protesters wanted peace, but it is
hypocritical to kill so many innocent people while claiming to be fighting for
peace. I do not know about you, but I know I would be much more willing to hear
these angry people out if they acted in a more respectful manner.
Besides, whatever happened to our childhood principles of "Violence is not the answer" and "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you?"
Here is the link to the mentioned article, if interested.
http://www.theblaze.com/contributions/no-theyre-not-protesters-theyre-terrorists/
You did a good job of tying in outside opinions to this article, especially with such a hot button issue. Good job bringing in both sides of the argument, it flowed nicely.
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ReplyDeleteYou did such a good job with this. It was concise and straightforward, but it still was able to hit home with the reader and leave them thinking. Your closing sentence is very, very strong.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of the great MLK! Stop the violence! Good job of responding honestly to the recent events.
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