This is in history section, because I live in the Twin Cities, where George Floyd was suffocated to death on camera, and I helped board up windows of stores and sweep up broken glass from the riots.
It actually brought the community together, and people sometimes drive by in vehicles with stained glass windows of George Floyd, paintings of him are abundant on the side of buildings, there is a George Floyd square , and at least one road that I know of named after him.
But the vandalism continues, I just don't know if that is the motive. Here is the bus stop just down the street:
Do you think vandalism and rioting is ever okay?
On university Ave, I remember shortly after the murder of Floyd, buildings were on fire, vehicles were vandalized all over the place, and tank-like armored vehicles were driving down the street, and national guard checkpoints in many places.
Was it like that where you lived?
I met a really cool Doctor who was in need of help boarding up the windows at a cell phone store that was broken into.
I'll never forget the example he left, he was younger than myself, very thoughtful, and intelligent, and the lady that ran the store was weeping, but so grateful, and gave us hugs.
I wonder if the war in Ukraine brings people together like that?
The whole community was so different then. Volunteers were everywhere sweeping up broken glass, picking up trash, and people gathering to give speeches on Capitol Hill.
It reminded me of a family where everyone does their own thing, then suddenly the children are no longer in their own room on phone, internet, or playing video games. Mom, Dad, children, are all in the same room interacting, hugging, crying, or shouting sometimes. But the family has come together.
Every body was talking about it and giving their opinion, shouting, or holding signs everywhere it seemed.
That situation sparked worldwide outrage, but it especially was felt in the Twin Cities, where it happened.
Can you think of any situations where riots brought forth a greater good, almost like a necessary evil?
It actually brought the community together, and people sometimes drive by in vehicles with stained glass windows of George Floyd, paintings of him are abundant on the side of buildings, there is a George Floyd square , and at least one road that I know of named after him.
But the vandalism continues, I just don't know if that is the motive. Here is the bus stop just down the street:
Do you think vandalism and rioting is ever okay?
On university Ave, I remember shortly after the murder of Floyd, buildings were on fire, vehicles were vandalized all over the place, and tank-like armored vehicles were driving down the street, and national guard checkpoints in many places.
Was it like that where you lived?
I met a really cool Doctor who was in need of help boarding up the windows at a cell phone store that was broken into.
I'll never forget the example he left, he was younger than myself, very thoughtful, and intelligent, and the lady that ran the store was weeping, but so grateful, and gave us hugs.
I wonder if the war in Ukraine brings people together like that?
The whole community was so different then. Volunteers were everywhere sweeping up broken glass, picking up trash, and people gathering to give speeches on Capitol Hill.
It reminded me of a family where everyone does their own thing, then suddenly the children are no longer in their own room on phone, internet, or playing video games. Mom, Dad, children, are all in the same room interacting, hugging, crying, or shouting sometimes. But the family has come together.
Every body was talking about it and giving their opinion, shouting, or holding signs everywhere it seemed.
That situation sparked worldwide outrage, but it especially was felt in the Twin Cities, where it happened.
Can you think of any situations where riots brought forth a greater good, almost like a necessary evil?
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