Police: Against violence, they must prevail

Sorry protesters, but the police have to win the struggle.

Yes, I know you have a valid gripe. Yes, you and yours have been the victims of constant discrimination for hundreds of years. But the answer is not violence.

Others also have grievances, but we can’t have fire, broken windows and looting after every disagreement.

No, our system isn’t perfect, and it moves slowly, but we must work within the system – arrests, charges, trials.

We get to vote to make changes. We must have police to maintain order. Sorry, but they have to win.

This story was originally published June 20, 2020 at 9:03 AM with the headline "Police: Against violence, they must prevail."