Baltimore riots

[somerfrost]

throughout the world, within every significant group of people, there are three types of folks...the first group consists of law-abiding people who live their lives adhering to social norms, the second group consists of somewhat weak minded folks who tend to be easily led and while they generally conform to the norm they are at risk for anti-social behavior if and when they become agitated or fall under the control of others, the third group consists of what we construe as the "criminal element", these are folks who display no regard for others and react to any event with behavior that only benefits them. The first group constitutes the overwhelming majority but when a grievance becomes significant enough, their voice is muted as a minority yelling can drown out the majority speaking softly. Baltimore is an example of this...we should condemn the violence but understand the underlying grievance. Perception becomes reality and only knowledge and understanding can change perception.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

throughout the world, within every significant group of people, there are three types of folks...the first group consists of law-abiding people who live their lives adhering to social norms, the second group consists of somewhat weak minded folks who tend to be easily led and while they generally conform to the norm they are at risk for anti-social behavior if and when they become agitated or fall under the control of others, the third group consists of what we construe as the "criminal element", these are folks who display no regard for others and react to any event with behavior that only benefits them. The first group constitutes the overwhelming majority but when a grievance becomes significant enough, their voice is muted as a minority yelling can drown out the majority speaking softly. Baltimore is an example of this...we should condemn the violence but understand the underlying grievance. Perception becomes reality and only knowledge and understanding can change perception.

Well said.

[jms62]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

throughout the world, within every significant group of people, there are three types of folks...the first group consists of law-abiding people who live their lives adhering to social norms, the second group consists of somewhat weak minded folks who tend to be easily led and while they generally conform to the norm they are at risk for anti-social behavior if and when they become agitated or fall under the control of others, the third group consists of what we construe as the "criminal element", these are folks who display no regard for others and react to any event with behavior that only benefits them. The first group constitutes the overwhelming majority but when a grievance becomes significant enough, their voice is muted as a minority yelling can drown out the majority speaking softly. Baltimore is an example of this...we should condemn the violence but understand the underlying grievance. Perception becomes reality and only knowledge and understanding can change perception.

Sounds like politicians and our business "leaders" that are selling out our future generations to line their own pockets now.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by jms62

Sounds like politicians and our business "leaders" that are selling out our future generations to line their own pockets now.

Just heard the National Guard has arrived and is protecting City Hall. Meanwhile the looting of private businesses continues unimpeded.

There is hope however as demonstrated by this 'Mom of the Year'. Kind of reminds me of my Mom AND Grandma.

http://wgntv.com/2015/04/28/mom-of-t...g-rioting-son/

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by jms62

Sounds like politicians and our business "leaders" that are selling out our future generations to line their own pockets now.

yeah, when i read that part of what he posted i thought 'sounds like politicians'.