“The verdict ignited a conflagration as angry people in Liberty City and Overton burned buildings, attacked cars and chased down fleeing motorists. The riot left 15 people dead, caused $100 million in property damage, and exacerbated racial tensions across the country.”
Mobs of angry white Democrats hadn’t burned down a black community since the ‘20s ... so guess who was being that “well bless their hearts” kinda stupid to go on a rampage in their own communities, destroying businesses that they and their neighbors depend on for jobs or places to shop?
The median income of Liberty City is less than $20k and less than $15k for Overton ... the riots and destruction of wealth in 1980 certainly contributed to that because riots have long term consequences.
Shoot rioters and looters ... their rage is not worth your future being harmed.
Without the Carter presidency, there probably wouldn’t have been Reagan.