As is inevitably the case, a bad week for America is a good week for Trump. His only chance is chaos and conflict. If extremes on both sides rule the day, an authoritarian figure becomes more attractive.
The highs of a space launch, the best of American achievement, was overshadowed by the lows of the riots, the worst of American instability.
The rioters' destruction puts the spotlight on themselves, not the crime that sparked the protests. Honor the victims, demand justice. Those who pursue violence seek to exploit chaos for their own ends.
Trump will promise people security through violence. Biden and anyone who supports him must promise, and deliver, security through justice. It isn't clear if they are capable.
