Summary: Raymon Carter, the man accused of setting fire to a CVS Pharmacy in Baltimore during riots in April pleaded guilty to rioting. If a court accepts his plea, he will be sentenced to four years in prison and will also be required to pay restitution. Riots broke out due of the death of Freddie Gray. This sparked widespread protests and reignited long-simmering tensions between the police and residents. Carter's attorney released a statement saying that her client is "incredibly remorseful" for what he did.
Analysis:While I understand why he was upset over the injustice of Freddie Gray's death, there are more constructive ways of displaying these emotions. This article shows what is basically the negative result of trying to make an impact through using violence. This also reminds me of how the Native American back during the colonial times would rebel against the settlers through acts of violence and aggression because of their horrible treatment.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/16/us/baltimore-riots-plea/index.html
I understand why they would be upset, but I don't think a company unrelated to the problem in any way should become a victim of it as well. Violence screams of weak desperation, while peaceful protest makes a legitimate difference and gives people a voice. Change doesn't come with inappropriate outbreaks of violence, it comes with order and sanity. (I agree with you)
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that violence is not the way to solve things. The sad thing is that these things happen often because people think it is the most effective way to get justice
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