Over the past week, we have seen peaceful demonstrations that have shined a light on the police state that habitually and systematically deprives elements of our society their rights. There has been very close to universal support shown for addressing the flawed ideals and structures that created and sustain that police state. The echoes of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King can be heard in the effectiveness of those who peacefully followed his dream.
We have also seen thuggery and violence that have mostly harmed those same elements of our society oppressed by the police state.
Care must be taken not to allow the darkness of the latter to defray from acting in response to the light of the former.
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that”
Dr. Martin Luther King