Taking Sides

hello dearest NewB I'm very distressed currently over this whole situation
I hate what happened to that man but the cop is being held responsible
I don't think rioting and attacking innocent people is the way to handle things
it's so sad what's going on it has gotten way out of control...

I don't know what the answer is I just know lawless aggression isn't it ❤

great write 💕

this is an insightful write something pressing on all of our minds at the moment

Lawless aggression is exactly the term for what the authorities did and do, whether we are talking about George Floyd or Omar Jimenez or "when the looting starts the shooting starts." Acting like the protesters are carrying out lawless aggression shows ignorance of the decades of this behavior to which they are responding, as well as the clear facts, documented by video, that show it is not the protesters who are starting the window breakage and fires.

what I witnessed on television was a freeway come to a halt because of protestors who proceeded to smash in windows of innocent driver's cars it is reprehensible what happened but utter lawlessness isn't the answer... taking out your aggression on the innocent if terrible... do you want to be under attack for nothing more than driving in the wrong place?

That does sound awful. Heard. I only wonder who those people were, since it sounds like something people would do if they wanted to stoke violence rather than protest it.

Hey Kumar, thanks for your input. First, let me say, the video of George Floyd being murdered was disturbing, and there SHOULD be protests until justice is served. I agree with your assertion that all of the mentioned instances fall under the category of lawless aggression and invoke anger, fear, and violence in people.

However, I don't agree with your assertion that there are clear facts showing that some of the protestors aren't breaking windows, looting, setting fires, and attacking cops. Is this the evidence you are referring to?

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/officer-jacob-pederson-protests/

Here's a vid showing protestors breaking windows, throwing explosives, and antagonizing cops. I don't care how geared up a person is... Look at the cop with his hand on his gun. He's scared. Some might say rightfully so, considering, but I believe it's best to examine things on a case by case basis rather than to assume all cops deserve this brutality. This was in Atlanta...

https://youtu.be/Yve9DhT8Nt4

And the mayor's reaction:

https://youtu.be/BVs8JXqLPs8

My biggest issue with this kind of violence is that it is invoking fear in many people. If the whole nation is fearful and on edge, it's only a matter of time before more people die.

Anyway, that's just my personal perspective.

I hear you. There seem to be people on both sides of the political spectrum wreaking havoc. To me, the proper response is de-escalation, but when you bring in the people with guns, as is being done in a number of places, that represents a potential escalation. May cooler heads prevail!

Nice poeting ... I can’t seem to put down what I feel ...

Aww, thanks, LilDragonFly! I know that feeling all to well... perhaps soon you'll find a way to put it into proper words. It doesn't seem to be slowing you down a bit with your writings, though!

I'm sure those who follow me more closely on here will have noticed that I've been writing and using this website less. I guess you can say I've been having a similar issue 🤔

A Write of the the heart NB, to walk with love and care, true impartiality-tis not easily obtained.
Nice Pen!!!  


"I've seen the needle and the damage done"  
     Who carries it too far?

When one side is pursuing policies that result in death and destruction (whether we are talking about COVID-19 or George Floyd), then it's pretty easy to choose the other side. False equivalence does nothing for nobody.

"I'm open to discussion and disagreements, but please no arguing in the comments!"

What is arguing if not disagreement? If it is okay to discuss and disagree, how is it not okay to argue?

It`s poetry we can step on a few toes throw a petrol bomb

That 'certain sect of society' is mindlessly destructive.  Very well penned, NB.

If people are destroying property in protest of cops destroying lives, that sounds mindfully destructive.

If people are destroying property to get more violence and a culture war going, then that also sounds quite thought-out.

Mindless destruction connotes thuggery. That’s what the cops did.

This is the reality of life.  People only look at the two sides because there is only two polarities that people tend to gravitate to. It's either negative or positive, good or bad right or wrong.  If you do not take sides between the two you are in between which is a neutral ground,  undecided and most of the time neutrality do not affect and cannot effect change.

This is the reality of life.  People only look at the two sides because there is only two polarities that people tend to gravitate to. It's either negative or positive, good or bad right or wrong.  If you do not take sides between the two you are in between which is a neutral ground,  undecided and most of the time neutrality do not affect and cannot effect change.

So beautifully put thank you
I wish it were that easy
My rant is these celebrities who fuel attitudes with music and movies where are they now

You said it well.

I don't think I've seen a piece that more clearly defines short sided view vs the "spectrum of colors" which you went on to compose so beautifully. Excellent rhythm, rhyme and form.
I choose the side of humanity.
Thank you for sharing such empowering and kind verse

Good piece
great subject matter,
your style and flow is always on point.

Mentor respect.

Nicely put mate; no disagreement.

I am sad about what happened to the african man because what the white did to him which wnd his life.   But peaceful protest no looting places.  Bring back memories of rodney king beatings.  But at least in this situation the cop was convicted.  Keep on writing.

Great spill 👍

Dear NB,
It's a great poem. I thoroughly agree with you.

Love it. Very thought provoking. To me it seems people are more focus on the effect, than cause. It's more than just one life. It has been countless lives wrongfully taken. Every fire is a flaming tear, every shatter window a voice. And every shard of glass a life unjustly taken. People losing focus on the cause. Now the effect is the villain. Martin marched peacefully. Yet met with water hoses. Vicious dogs batons. Screams of hatred and bullets.  And a peaceful man dies a violent death. I seen people riot for less because their teams won championships. Destroyed property. Set fires and more. Nobody call them thugs. This nation was built in revolution. And so shall it end on it. 3 degree murder lol is not justice. So no peace.

I dig your poem. I have to take a side. Black is not a skin color in America it's a experience.

Feelings so strong.....one can't not just simply describe ✊🏾 spoke to me deeply <3