Editorial: 'Chaos or community?' Dr. King asked. Trump is pushing us toward chaos

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“This is not a matter of Democrats versus Republicans, blue states versus red states or black lives versus blue lives. This is a matter of what our democracy stands for.” writes the L.A. Times Editorial Board.

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, the highest rate since the Depression. Tensions are high, with so many Americans having been cooped up in their homes for close to three months. Layered onto that volatile mix is the enduring fact that many people in minority communities do not feel that the police enforce the laws equitably.

This is a time for America’s leaders to listen to these young people — with compassion, empathy and humility. We condemn violence, but we urge restraint by the authorities and we reject false equivalency. The actions of looters and vandals may grab the attention of TV news crews and embolden Trump, but the misdeeds of a small minority do not justify an excessive or brutal response by the police or the National Guard.

America is on edge. In 1967, a year in which disturbances rocked cities from Detroit to Newark, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. asked, in his fourth and final book: “Where do we go from here? Chaos or community?” His answer, of course, was community — a beloved community grounded in human dignity, nonviolent social change and the defeat of poverty, racism and militarism. We are called again today to answer his question.

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SteveKerr opinion Force will be used against those that are breaking the law. Peaceful demonstrations are fine. But destroying businesses is not ok.

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SteveKerr opinion Trump is exactly right to remind the looters and murderers that law enforcement can and will use force to stop their wanton destruction. Obama called thrm “thugs” and he was right.

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opinion They should use tear gas and rocket launchers. This is a disgraceful way to protest period. But we will just stand back and let them destroy business and loot for the sake of protesting right?

SteveKerr opinion The word you are looking for is fascist

SteveKerr opinion Pure bs so of course SteveKerr retweeted it

opinion Citizens violently looting and assaulting is work of anarchists and criminals - such actions have no place in open & free society! Such people don’t deserve a place in this society. Those who care will defend rule of law. If you encourage violence, you suffer the consequences.

SteveKerr opinion Delusional, demented and dangerous Democrats! Hate lives on YOUR side!!

SteveKerr opinion Loser rioters destroying innocent businesses. Are these people really human? Nope.

SteveKerr opinion This is not Trumps fault, MN is a dem state, dem gov, dem mayor, etc.. Trump has to clean up the mess and martial law will do it. What is wrong with you Steve Kerr? You can’t see riots are bad and so is a policeman killing any color person the way he did. All lives Matter!

SteveKerr opinion Absolutely. We should declare martial law. These are not protests, but violent riots. Ship these violent criminals to some other country and they will appreciate USA. Make them pay for all the damage too. So tired of this crap.

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SteveKerr opinion China treats people horrible. Forced abortions, no free internet, no free speech, no diversity, no human rights. Kerr knows all this but when asked to speak against it always refuses to do so and only continues to attack America. Kerr is a punk. He Lebron & Popovic luv Chi comms

SteveKerr opinion If peace is found by scapegoating trump for 250 years of institutionalized racism we are gonna be back here next summer

SteveKerr opinion Call for his resignation, please.

SteveKerr opinion Loser NYC Mayor Calls For 'Light Touch' With Protesters. NYPD Sergeants Fire Back: 'Here’s The Light Touch, DeBlasio Brain!'

opinion This is an example of creating conflict in order to take control.”[President Trump’s] are the words of an authoritarian. Threatening the use of military force against one’s own citizens is the last resort of despots and tyrants,...”-API🌅

SteveKerr opinion The threat is already happening

opinion Too late Snowflake, your mayor just requested Military assistance and your Governor approved!!!

pdacosta opinion LA Times has a huge opportunity--bcuz Post & NYT are so biased towards Power & Wealth. Step it the fuck up.

opinion What a horrible newspaper.

froomkin opinion Where are the media's calls for Trump to resign? Will no one speak up for the American citizenry, as it is being attacked by domestic enemies?

opinion This is anti-American propaganda. The LA Times is over.

opinion Fifty two year ago, Robert F. Kennedy delivered an improvised speech after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Just listen. Don't comment. Think about what he says. icantbreathe

opinion It is the duty of the President to protect Americans - from both foreign and domestic criminals.

opinion Liberal nonsense, America wins and Liberal Democrat’s lose!

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opinion NoJusticeNoPeace GeorgeFloydWasMurdered ArrestAllFour BlackLivesMatter

opinion Dr king was a protester, what is happening now it is an action that is supported by the democratic left . What a shame to see Americans citizens happy to see United States being destroyed .

opinion The person who wrote this is a psychopath who is lying to your face

opinion How is EL SEGUNDO Because parts of los Angeles are being looted AND are on fire. That should be your papers focus

opinion Then please explain why Congress thought it necessary to pass the Insurrection Act and 10 U.S.C. § 251. Yours are the conclusions of an idiot.

opinion This is absurd. The use of force against citizens who are violently breaking the law, destroying property, and causing grievous injuries to anyone who resists is not only acceptable, it is mandatory.

opinion Oh just stop...Any truth or mythology of outside agitators and paid-for-provocateurs, died tonight in America. And Trump had nothing to do with it.

opinion But it’s totally ok for Hollywood celebs to brag about bailing out terrorists.

opinion Get some.

opinion The officer is a white supremacist White power sign

Nope. It is Dems vs the Republican Party. These MFers have stoked this shit for years. Willie Horton anyone Now they bend over for this despicable racist in WH and say Nothing.

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