I can see that. But I think it's a natural reaction to have after years of slowly gaslighting people.
I also believe context is also important. If this was truly a peaceful demonstration and this had happened then your first thought would obviously be justified, but since the start it very clearly hasn't been. As an example, look at that Australian guy getting his head smashed for leaving the house. These particular protests, however, aren't even about lives anymore, they're purely ideological. If they were about justice and accountability then these people would have changed their tune after clear evidence showed racism and brutality weren't involved. They also wouldn't immediately riot and loot before getting literally any details, or clearly advocate for violence and death for that matter.
The broader context here is that our better nature is just being used against us, and has been for years. We're receptive to emotional cries of 'injustice', however hollow they ring in light of the facts.
I can see that. But I think it's a natural reaction to have after years of slowly gaslighting people.
I also believe context is also important. If this was truly a peaceful demonstration and this had happened then your first thought would obviously be justified, but since the start it very clearly hasn't been. As an example, look at that Australian guy getting his head smashed for leaving the house. These particular protests, however, aren't even about lives anymore, they're purely ideological. If they were about justice and accountability then these people would have changed their tune after clear evidence showed racism and brutality weren't involved. They also wouldn't immediately riot and loot before getting literally any details, or clearly advocate for violence and death for that matter.
https://www.revolver.news/2020/09/meet-norm-eisen-legal-hatchet-man-and-central-operative-in-the-color-revolution-against-president-trump/
The broader context here is that our better nature is just being used against us, and has been for years. We're receptive to emotional cries of 'injustice', however hollow they ring in light of the facts.