Name:   phil - Subject:   Don't Put Words in my Mouth Date:   6/2/2020 8:04:37 AM (updated 6/2/2020 8:06:28 AM)

OMG  - Ok Sorry for putting you in the groups as the rank and file criminals  that are currently destroying cities -  you know what the out of control thugs have actually been doing and not just stopping at breaking some windows and yanking down some statues.

For your ideal utopia you would happily join with the people who are looting, burning and beating - but you would draw your line at smashing windows ( destruction of personal property ) to make it easier for people to loot and burn, but you would feel better about your crimes because you did not do the looting and burning you just smashed a few windows making others have to replace them and deal with chaos you helped created all because you decided to only partially run wild in the streets like a thug.  Then you could go by the park to make yourself feel even better for some vandalism and pulling down statues.

The fact that you can mentally justify attacking the property of others and other crimes for what you would want to stand up for, Hopefully you can hold a big sign that says something like "I am just here to smash your glass, please dont put a cap in my azz - I am not here to loot, so please dont shoot - I am different then the rest of these criminals"  Maybe the store owners who are tired of having to deal with out of control idiots will take pity and treat you different then the rest of the animals, but dont be suprised when they dont.  Besides they have insurance(maybe) its not like you are really hurting someone, or just keep telling yourself that and your willingness to be able to justify hurting others in any way to get the world you want. What makes your crimes better then the one who did decide to loot, beat and burn for the world that he/she wants?

You want to peacefully protest, go for it.  Just know that there are people who are going to be willing to protect their families and properties where your rights end and theirs begin.