We
are being hit with a massive one two punch that should cause us all to shiver
First
the pandemic COVID-19 continues with over 100,000 dead and more deadly infectious
arrows in the CV quiver
Second
set off by the in custody death of George Floyd that has morphed into riots
across the nation
Even
as politicians and leader have uniformly leveled against the 4 officers
universal condemnation
Even
moving to fire as opposed to administrative leave and with murder Chauvin
charged
But
long simmering feelings of oppressive police action on blacks the protests have
quickly enlarged
From
peaceful condemnation of police racism to into anarchy metastasize
Looting,
burning, destroying property and shots beginning to be heard as civilization
begins its demise
Before
our very eyes thanks to Cable TV and smart phones we see rioters like locusts
surge into stores
Arms
full or with carts loaded with goods until nothing worth taking is left any
more
The
chain stores looted have the ability to repair and restock and open their doors
again
The
small businesses already hammered by the CV pandemic shut downs, their reopening
is more if not when
Businesses
destroyed, jobs lost due to the rioting enjoyment thrill
How
soon do the victims, rioters and police start having to pay the butcher’s bill
Always
try to find a silver lining in the most horrific mess
Here
in NYC there’s one that from the pandemic to the riots De Blasio has failed the
test
Little
wonder the NYPD feels he does not have their back
Already
talking about reviewing confrontations implying excessive force they lacked
He
can’t manage the city in the best of times and in crisis mode
Nor
his 25 year old daughter arrested Saturday for blocking streets and roads
After
a few more rioting nights
Voters
will boot him out of office to get it right.
© May 31,
2020 Michael P. Ridley aka the Alaskanpoet
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