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https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/28/us/video-george-floyd-contradict-resist-trnd/index.html

Yeah, a quick look suggests he did not resist at all.  Apparently Floyd was falling while cuffed.  Is that somehow resisting?  Not to me.  But that's why he was on the ground, not why the LEO had his knee on his neck, which was absurd.

Not even being arrested ---------> killed


We just need to narrow that gap.  We all agree with that, right? 

Yes!!!

often- when you accuse someone of deflection, you’re saying that you have the right answer and by not responding to that specific thing- you are deflecting

An example of deflection would be what happened when NFL players were kneeling during the anthem. Players were demonstrating against a culture of police brutality where there are no consequences for the offenders, and everyone said "why are they against the troops?!"

The protests had some violent looting, especially at the beginning. I believe almost everywhere, that this has calmed down. I know the protests I saw on TV in LA around mid-week had no violence--it's about trying to actually get results this time. 

But when the response to everything, especially those things trying to address the root cause of the problem, go to "but what about the rioting and looters?" I call it a deflection. 

It's a bad situation, and you can't defend the rioting and looting. You can't defend the violence against business owners and cops. Those are horrible things. 

But it doesn't change the fact that we're here because of a culture of police brutality and this powder keg was touched off by an egregious murder of a black man by Minnesota cops 

An example of deflection would be what happened when NFL players were kneeling during the anthem. Players were demonstrating against a culture of police brutality where there are no consequences for the offenders, and everyone said "why are they against the troops?!"

The protests had some violent looting, especially at the beginning. I believe almost everywhere, that this has calmed down. I know the protests I saw on TV in LA around mid-week had no violence--it's about trying to actually get results this time.

But when the response to everything, especially those things trying to address the root cause of the problem, go to "but what about the rioting and looters?" I call it a deflection.

It's a bad situation, and you can't defend the rioting and looting. You can't defend the violence against business owners and cops. Those are horrible things.

But it doesn't change the fact that we're here because of a culture of police brutality and this powder keg was touched off by an egregious murder of a black man by Minnesota cops

first of all I dont think we have a culture of police brutality but its still a shame that peaceful protests and their message was hijacked by those who dont like this country and would do it harm 

also the leaders of the protests did little to distance themselves from the violence and often times encouraged it

An example of deflection would be what happened when NFL players were kneeling during the anthem. Players were demonstrating against a culture of police brutality where there are no consequences for the offenders, and everyone said "why are they against the troops?!"

Perfect example.  
If they don't understand this, forget it.  Willful ignorance.

Don't forget the president called them sons of bitches. I've actually been surprised at how much unity has sprouted up around these protests.  Talking about racism in this country is often an exercise in people not wanting to deal with history. This feels like somewhat of a change in attitude about it.

I'm guessing you aren't black.

and Im guessing you are

oh wait a minute you told us that up front