The problem in a microcosm, which Rycroft displayed in my original post, is that apathy and status quo remain major enemies. The fact that a large swath of people care more about a business than fellow human's lives perfectly encapsulates the major issue we face in this country - and throughout the world. People think that people burning crosses and yelling slurs is the biggest threat to black people. But it's people like Amy Cooper, who knows she can abuse the systemic racism present to her advantage. This is the definition of privilege. Andrew Rycroft, who owns a liquor store miles and miles away from the protests, cares more about things staying the same so his business can thrive. Even if it means people dying and killing any momentum protesters create. This is privilege.

So to have someone like Carbine come into this thread and spread big brain Ben Shapiro bullshit does nothing but undermine all that people are fighting for right now. Rioting and destruction is the way people feel this protest. Sure, some small businesses may suffer and there will be a time to help those small businesses as we move forward. But we're undermining the action that helped create this country. The destruction of property, in the Boston Tea Party, was a major reason we're able to sit here and discuss these things as Americans (sorry Canadians, I love you too).

So instead of arguing that shit is whack @Carbine, go find the other thread and consider opening your wallet to help these people fighting for basic human rights.