I know the overwhelming majority think deploying armed National Guard troops is a good idea, but I just can't agree. I mean, I used to be in the military. I just can't fathom using my military skills against other American citizens, even zombie looters like what we've been witnessing. It's a bad situation that deploying the military will only make worse.
Just the thought of tanks and humvees and armed troops patrolling the streets of my city makes my skin crawl.
the national guard comes in to provide the help needed during floods, tornados, hurricanes and other natural disasters. they provide security (to protect people and property), medical help and rescue skills. is it ideal? of course not but some of these areas are becoming disasters (natural or not) after days of fires. looting and rioting.
i have no issues with peaceful protests. hell i might walk with em at the right time but i have no patience for those that use the cover of protest as a right to loot, burn and destroy others property.
the mayor of st paul mn said it right in an interview. destroying any business especially ones such as burning down a black barbershop in a black community does not help the cause. unfortunately few leaders have the balls to condemn anyone for the destruction.
there is going to be a protest in my town of about 10,000 people. i am torn between staying far away or hanging out with a friend of mine who runs a small business there to help watch his business.
