What’s so hard about this

[Ian]

1) That cop killed George Floyd, choked him out and listened to him die for 9 minutes. He should be arrested and tried for murder (probably 2nd degree)

2) The other cops there just let it happen, they should be arrested and tried for accessory to murder (if they are acquitted, at least they were subjected to the same due process many of us would be forced through with similar circumstances)

3) People should be allowed to protest the injustice of the above two items not having happened yet

4) People who are using the ongoing protests as cover to riot and loot should also be arrested and tried for what they are doing

5) #4 is possible without squashing the lawful and justified protests in #3 using military style tactics on American civilians. Many cities during this time have shown that presenting a unified front between police and protestors serves to act as a more effective healing mechanism for the cause of the protests and is a good conversation starter around what change we actually need to see in this world to prevent this from happening again.

All of the above points are true. All of the above points contribute their own piece to the emotions everyone (And I mean everyone) is feeling right now. Highlighting or focusing on any of those points without addressing the others at the same time twists the ongoing situation pain, suffering, anger, frustration and violence in a manner that suits whatever narrative you’re trying to push other than the facts laid out above, which only tell the whole story when told together.

Open up your eyes to the fact that whatever media outlet you’ve been watching is only telling you half the story, no matter which one you’re watching.