Thread by @JonHoadley

Reading the news and seeing the pain of so many of our friends and neighbors this morning is heartbreaking. I see our black and brown neighbors being exhausted, frustrated, and angry at both an unjust system, and silence of many of their friends. (cont)

While thousands peacefully protested the murder of George Floyd and other African Americans at the hands of police brutality, much of the media focused on instances of violence - this is a tactic to mute voices calling for change. (cont)

I can't help but contrast the police response to many of the peaceful protesters over the past few days to the protests at the Michigan Capitol over the past few weeks. When a crowd showed up with guns at the Capitol, they were not met with snipers. (cont)

When crowds blocked roads at the Capitol with traffic jams, they were not met with riot gear.

This is an example of white privilege and how we treat different groups of people based on race. (cont)

Now we must demand accountability - not just for the numerous deaths of BIPOC through the criminal justice system, but also for the response of the police as Americans marched for change. We must change the laws, policies, and practices that protect an unjust system.