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by unethical_ban 2170 days ago
We shouldn't legitimize the mindset the parent is pushing, that riots have swept the nation.

Protests swept the nation. Many cities had increased vandalism. A small number had anything approaching riots.

I am renting a house very near the city center. Were it not for the home prices, I would love to own here... though another poster made a good point. All the good reasons to live in the city (night life, people watching, proximity to friends and services and hobbies) are closed down. At least I can walk to the grocery store.
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rootusrootus 2170 days ago
> Many cities had increased vandalism

You say that like it's a past event. Portland is still seeing riot activity. They have done a fair amount of damage downtown. I feel sad for the peaceful BLM protestors because much of the general public will not draw a distinction, so this kind of behavior will blunt their message.

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throwaway0a5e 2170 days ago
You're misinterpreting my comment. Riots haven't swept the nation any more than a hurricane moving up the gulf coast "sweeps the nation". It's just that's the form of disaster that tends to strike cities and I don't think people should be acting like it's unexpected.
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DenisM 2170 days ago
> legitimize the mindset the parent is pushing

Is this phrase the same as "I disagree with the parent"?

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