THE TRUE PROBLEM
It is unfortunate a legitimate peaceful protest of the unjustified death of George Floyd has been allowed, in many cities, to be used by some to spread and impart more injustice upon innocent citizens. Their agenda is to spread hate and create division. What they are doing is wrong and only hampers needed change. Instead of giving platform to those breaking the law, we need to consider their victims and the results of their insurrection. Innocent citizens had their business destroyed which they had spent years or in some cases a lifetime building. There is likely no justice for the loss they sustained. Many harmed are also people of color. What happened to George Floyd is wrong irrespective of his color. Those responsible will be punished to the full extent of the law. The media would lead us to believe unarmed black citizens are routinely killed by police, and that most police are racist. The truth is twice as many unarmed white citizens were killed by police than were blacks. One would need to study the details of each incident to know the justification of the use of deadly force. If any were the result of unauthorized use of force or racism, a crime was committed, and those responsible need to be held accountable. To riot and attack innocent citizens and destroy property for the cause of events which happened 400, 300, 200, 100 or 50 years ago serves no legitimate purpose. It hinders the cause for those seeking to heal the wounds of the past and move forward with unity. We know racial prejudice exists and there is work which must be done to eliminate the injustice. We know as well the overwhelming majority of police professionals do not display or practice mistreatment of the public they serve. Change can happen only with the present and the future. The agenda of those who riot, loot and destroy property is not to bring the change those who demonstrate peacefully seek.
I believe it important to look at why what we see happening is happening. There is not just one cause. There are many facets to what has brought us to this place. Unless we identify and accept the truth, nothing will change. While there are many facets involved, the main point I wish to make as absolute truth is, we have a spiritual and moral problem in America. I am convinced it is at the root of the hate and destruction we are seeing. We have been desensitized regarding the value of human life. There is blatant disregard for the welfare of others. When harm occurs to another person because of our actions, for many, there is little or no concern. I do not condone abuse or harm to any person or animal. Today if I harm an animal I am subject to a fine and imprisonment. We place more value on animals than we do on human life. God’s view is every person has equal value and is to be equally valued and respected. I hold to that truth. Every person is equal in God’s sight and loved by Him. We have turned from God’s values and established values of our own which are contrary to His plan and purpose. We have a spiritual and moral problem which is affecting the health of our nation and each of us. There is help for our condition. God does not change! His Word gives us clarity as to how we are to treat one another. His plan is for harmony and unity between each person and a healthy environment for mankind.