It is 6 PM in Los Angeles, California USA. I am sitting here watching Breaking News and I am so disgusted at what I am seeing. Unfortunately I am not watching peaceful protests over the tragic murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin but rather methodical agitators and opportunistic criminals who have taken to the streets under the guise of a "protest" to engage in criminal activity. I am watching numerous unlawful assemblies, rioting, vandalism, arson, orchestrated and random looting, destruction of government property, assaults on police officers, freeway swarming and violation of curfews; just complete and utter mayhem. I am watching Los Angeles City Hall being guarded by the California National Guard. All of this in the wake of the National Emergency proclaimed by The White House concerning the COVID-19 outbreak and on the cusp of flattening the curve.
Peaceful street demonstrations are more powerful than chaotic street protests which only incite civil unrest. And civil unrest and lawlessness lessens the impact of the reason for the demonstration. There has to be a more organized approach to the issue of police brutality, racial profiling and unequal justice. The public is rightfully angry but that anger has to be channeled constructively to effectuate a change. Please people use all of the platforms available to you to constructively effectuate a positive change.
I am praying for the safety of all those police officers who are currently risking their lives on the front lines. I am praying that all of the unlawful assemblies disband; your powerful message, in shear numbers, has been heard loud and clear. It is now time for meaningful action.
Please everyone... peace and positive vibes only. Destroying our communities is counter-productive.
ONE LOVE
Jacqueline Sebiane
