So some whacko shoots up a Movie Theater, kills a dozen movie goers. We all grieve a little. Some of us drop off flowers at make shift memorials. In general, we behave with civility.
Police in L.A. shoot (and kill) two young men in seperate instances. We take to the streets. We assault all police, verbally and physically. We destroy businesses and vehicles. We act with uncontrolled violence. In general, we behave badly.
What amazes and confuses me is how we treat each of these occurrences so differently. On one hand, we react with shock and sadness. On the other hand we react with violence and lack of self control. Where are the flowers for the two individuals from L.A.? Why are we not burning the town in Colorado to the ground? Are the cultures of the two regions so different?
Each of these incidents are filled with questions and answers. I am moved by each loss, but I refuse to act out. Not from fear, or anger, or grief. I simply do not know enough to make impromptu decisions. Calm down out there.
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