Shootings: Empathy could lead to solutions

In light of the horrific events in Baton Rouge, Minnesota and Dallas, we need to take a moment to look inside ourselves and ask, "What can I do?"

First, we should try to empathize with what it must feel like for a 21-year-old black man being stopped by the police for a broken tail light, as well as the difficulties of being a police officer. However, I hope we can all agree that having a broken tail light should not be a death sentence.

I'm not quite sure what the answer is, but we need to start looking immediately. Too many people have died, and waiting until tomorrow just isn't acceptable.

This story was originally published July 8, 2016 at 6:00 PM with the headline "Shootings: Empathy could lead to solutions."