This question is mostly for U.S. Citizens because that's where the movement is at its strongest and is conducting their activities. Anyone living in a country or region outside of the U.S. or have not lived in the U.S. at any time, I highly suggest you do some research. I don't mean go on the BBC, waltz over to the World News section and read as to what they say about BLM (Black Lives Matter) but rather you go to other sources and get the full scope of both sides: those who are proponents of BLM and opponents of BLM. There are those who hate bigotry and I'm not entirely opposed to it but I don't speak for the majority so keep things clean and don't call white people racists, cops racists, etc. because the majority of people in the world are not racist.
The mods will no doubt be scanning this topic if things get out of control so don't take things too far. If you wouldn't call a cop a racist, murdering, blood-thirsty Klansman in real life, don't do it on here or anywhere. I completely understand that there are people who genuinely believe that most cops are racist but making generalizations to push your point won't provide a a well-thought out argument or rebuttal and it will result in this becoming a weak thread. There are also people who believe most cops are not racist, but again saying that every cop that has ever shot a person is innocent is a generalization and it won't be tolerated.
I haven't seen any recent threads up to 5 pages not discussing this and as far as I'm aware posting this thread isn't against the rules. Anyway, I made this thread because BLM has recently been up in arms again with a couple of recent shootings.
As a final note, nobody here should be condoning violence against any groups of race, occupation, religion, etc. I do not want to see anyone here push for the killing of anyone. Whether you like cops or not you shall not say "F*** the police" and request we shoot them. As most of you are aware, black people are not the only people getting shot right now, as of late many cops have been gunned down.
In short, don't say kill the police and don't say kill BLM members.
Without any further delay, here's my opinion:
I would have to say that many recent activities of BLM and other Black Power groups cannot in any way be justified. Not too long ago, Baton Rogue bystanders witnessed three police offers have their lives taken away by former soldier, Gavin Long. Recent articles now say he made a rant video and had called killing police officers "a necessary evil." These actions are not acceptable in any way and are an example of domestic terrorism. These incredibly violent methods are demanding you support minorities or you're with the "Bad guys," and you too are an accomplice in their crimes against justice. In no way is this "necessary" and resorting to violence against innocent police officers is a heinous action and requires justice be brought to the shooter, not the police officers.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/b ... -1.2718431
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/baton- ... smsnnews11
I'll admit, I was slightly wrong about my previous statement about the U.S. Although most of the riots and protests are occurring in the U.S. it is worth noting that the UK has recently experienced a riot involving a stabbing. This is very recent however, but an example how this terrorism is spreading.
A large mass of BLM supporters proceeded to carry out a riot where a major conflict flares up and eventually a police officer is stabbed. This took place in the UK by the way. These acts of violence continue the message that you're either with them or against them and if you're against BLM you will become a victim of their violence. There must be something done about these unprovoked attacks soon or further events will become uglier and undoubtedly more brutal.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... l?ITO=1490
While BLM isn't confirmed to have done this, I must say that they had allegedly tossed a Molotov Cocktail into a police car. Nobody was harmed luckily and the fire was extinguished. The only evidence that points to BLM is a note left at the scene.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/07/19/em ... scene.html
