Hoping for a better future

     The world is constantly changing. There is a lot of unrest. People want immediate change, success and recognition. Patience doesn't seem to exist anymore. There's a new attitude among the populous. "I'm right and everyone else is wrong, so there's no point in listening." Along with that attitude comes the belief that anything I do to reach my objective is acceptable, even if I trample on someone else's rights

     Many people don't see things clearly, their eyes see only what they expect to see. The only way to see the world is with your eyes wide open. You'll see the good, bad, beauty, devastation, truth, lies and much more.

     People protest in every country in an attempt to improve the future, but so often these protests turn violent. When this happens all the positive steps toward improvement is lost. Violence hurts your cause. Everyone participating in a protest is not there to promote your cause. Many are there with the sole purpose of starting trouble and create violent confrontation. Others may attend just because it's what others are doing and they want to be part of the spectacle. I question celebrities traveling from out of state to join a protest. Many have an ulterior motive, to promote their self. 

     When people bring guns to a protest, they are sending the wrong message. When ministers promote disruption, I question their values. When properties are destroyed and businesses looted this is the act of criminals not protesters. 

     Knowing when and what to protest is imperative. Protesting the death of a convicted heroin dealer is an oxymoron. Drug dealers cause the death of others with the sale of drugs. Many innocent people including children are killed in the streets but few protest mourn their deaths or demand changes.

     I haven't seen a positive outcome from a violent protest, which unfortunately seems to be how most protest end up. "Just Saying...."