Thread. I want to talk about #GeorgeFloyd and Im going to say some uncomfortable things. But start with the fact that his execution was not and cannot be justified. Do not twist my words. But some things need to be said. 1.
Riots are not going to help. You are going to alienate allies. You are going to ruin your own community and for what?

You say you the police pick on black Americans, you say there is brutality, and there are a minority of officers who do engage in brutality you are correct. 2.
But the police are in your neighborhoods because the crime rate is sky high. Don't tell me I'm incorrect. I was born and raised in Newark, NJ and believe me it was not the media or whitey that was the issue. 3.
Stop resisting arrest. I do not know if it is a cultural thing or what but this appears to be badge of honor in some communities. Resisting arrest never leads to a positive outcome for anyone. And then there is the issue no one wants to mention. 4.
Had George Floyd not committed a crime in the first place there are no police, there is no brutality and there is no murder. None of this justifies the murder. These officers should be under the prison. But facts are facts. Sometimes you have to look in the mirror. 5.
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