The horrific slaying of five police officers should not detract from the Black Lives Matter movement,which remains peaceful in its demand for equal justiceIn a country where it’s easier to obtain a semi-automatic gun than to obtain healthcare, a fragile mind can wreak havoc on a fragile political culture. So it was on Thursday night when a shooter opened fire on police at a Black Lives Matter demonstration killing five officers and wounding at least seven others. Related: Now isn't the time for Dallas to divide: we must reach out to one another | Ross Ramsey Black Lives Matter did not originate black people upset; video footage of black people being shot dead did that Membership Event: Gary Younge: Another day in the death of America Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com