I think some of the public figures can support a cause without supporting some of the violent means a few bad seeds express, and those who take advantage of the emotion to sow anarchy. I mean, I think you can support equality for all, while loving your country, supporting the police and having empathy for minorities or those living in poverty who feel dejected by the system.

Current demonstrations may or may not be misguided, but I can appreciate the heart of the matter enough to evaluate my own personal actions for the betterment of my neighbor. I can appreciate it up to the point where it affects others through violence.

Either way, taking a hard line with those who may or may not just show their support for the movement divides too. It doesn’t need to be us vs them.