The situation is Baltimore is not unexpected. As soon as the police realized that they now were the “criminals” and the thugs were the “good guys” there was no incentive for them to do their jobs. In fact, there was an incentive not to do their jobs, since that was the only way to avoid the fate that befell the officers involved with Freddy Gray. Even though those officers either were acquitted or had the charges dismissed, the message was clear - do your job at your peril. Once the police decided to stand down, the “good guys” were free to terrorize the city. So predictable and so tragic for the people who simply want to live unafraid.
Just as every cop is a criminal
And all the sinners saints
As heads is tails
Just call me Lucifer
'Cause I'm in need of some restraint