If this had been BLM, there would have been riots for weeks afterwards. Maybe longer.
Generally speaking, I support first responders who do their job according to guidlines, turn their noses up at corruption and who obey the law - this excludes officers who abuse their power and use excessive force against civilians. I understand that the situation probably felt unpredictable, but by and large, those protesting had respect for police; up until that point at least. There was little chance of violence until DCMPD lost their sh¡t.
Things may have gone very differently had the National Guard been present.
(Things may have gone very differently had the National Guard been present.)
Totally agree 👍