Smart Choices 'Matter.'

Shall we step back and objectively look at some of the senseless killings in our American streets. Recently, we have witnessed numerous black male deaths at the hands of law men. It would seem fair to state that some were justified killings because the victim was involved in criminal activities and chose to fight police. Some deaths occurred under suspicious circumstances and appeared to result from police wrongdoing. Only a fool would claim that all police officers are free of guilt in their actions and reactions. Equally, you'd be an idiot to defend every black man in police confrontations simply because he is black and there is some desire to jump on that bandwagon.

Let's look briefly at two deaths. Michael Brown (Ferguson, Missouri) a black teenager and white Texas Deputy Sheriff, Darren Goforth. Michael was an 18 year old teen who refused to follow a police officer's command to get out of the street. A verbal confrontation between the youngster and the officer escalated into some physical struggle. The officer shot a killed Michael. The officer was acquitted under an undeniable cloud of suspicion. Demonstrations ensued with great property damage.  On the one year anniversary of the tragic incident more demonstrations and more property damage occurred.

Last week, Texas Deputy Goforth was putting gasoline into his squad car when a 30 year-old black man walked up behind the white 47 year old father of two and shot the officer. The Deputy fell to the ground and the assailant put 14 more bullets into his body. No white people demonstrated and therefore no property damage.
There is no reason to destroy peoples' property and place others in danger with violent night time demonstrations. Those who feel that a demonstration is called for...then organize and execute that demonstration in broad daylight in front of city hall, thus making the point and garnering attention.
Knock off the nighttime 'thug fertile' environmental invitation !

All Lives Matter!