[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Looting is always Bad. Can negate the strength of a lawful, peaceful protest.

Without a doubt, looting/fires/violence are abhorrent...and strong action should be taken against those criminal acts.

They also, unfortunately and if even done only by a small % of the overall number of protestors, gives an excuse/cover to take away the focus on what should be addressed as the root problem...and is used by some (you know who you are) to basically say "see, we told you so...that's just the way they are."

Maybe, just maybe though, this will be the straw that broke the camel's back...and a lot of good will eventually come out of it.