America is in a profound national crisis. The murder, in broad daylight of #GeorgeFloyd by a racist police officer is another repulsive & pathetic example of the racial injustices and institutionalized racism that has existed in this country since our founding. Ignoring these

deep issues for far too long has brought our country to the brink of social catastrophe & we are now forced to address it. Rioting and violence provide absolutely no solutions to these acute problems and will only embolden the strengthening of the law enforcement establishment &

create an aggressive & hostile police environment. Nonviolent resistance has always been the most effective alternative to physical violence. These riots must end. The hatred and bitterness in this country must end. But at the same time, America must change. #BlackLivesMatter