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GOOD COP BAD COP

Whenever there is an unjust tragedy or event

A peaceful protest is something you can believe in

But sadly you realize is has nothing to do with justice

But, has everything to do with just getting even

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◄ THAT'S HOW IT'S DONE

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Comments

Philipos

Fri 5th Jun 2020 23:17

I think we all struggle to get our heads around this one JM - the tinder box waiting to set alight the hay. Agree with the wise words of MCN above - don't things escalate rapidly! Succinct and to the point. P

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M.C. Newberry

Fri 5th Jun 2020 14:00

Funny how basic reality can be contained in a few pithy words. This
view has the ring of truth that can chime faintly under the shouting.
The wider social adjustments that are so necessary sometimes get
forgotten/put aside/neglected when the mayhem begins and a
crowd of protesters can evolve into a baying mob that rejects reason.

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