It's all connected. Lack of leadership during a pandemic. Insufficient help for working people. Systemic racism claiming more POC than whites. Forced reopenings that put working people at risk. Historic racism. Militarized police. Wealth inequality. Criminalization of poverty.

Divison within the country. Protection of police from prosecution. Dehumanizing of life. Elevation of wealth over all.

This is all connected. People will only be dehumanized for so long. If you're worried about property damage, then you're missing the point.

Riots happen when people aren't being heard. When their voices aren't considered and actively ignored.

This is the America we've been building to. This is all our sin laid bare. This is the consequence of our actions. This is the result of injustice, oppression, and systemic sin

If you're worried about Target or AutoZone. If you're feeling safe. If you trust the system to protect you. If you think you aren't a part of this or don't play a role: it's time to get real.

We need to name & confess our sins. We need to repent. We need amendment of life.