Yep, gone are the days like Chicago Mayors and Chicago P.D. of 1968. Now it's, leave them alone to vent and then cut and run.
I can see “Space to Destroy” is a questionable tactic in order to save lives and maybe end the riots sooner.
As soon as 10-20 looters are shot dead, there really is no doubt that even will cause even MORE riots. More destruction. More deaths. All summer long.
But still. If authorities will not even protect the freaking White House... then forget it.