From WSJopinion: The killing of George Floyd was heinous, and justice must be served. But violent protests against police are not the answer, writes BobWoodson.
The violent protests in Minneapolis and around the country are devastating the people in whose name they demand justice.
The brutal death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer has again fanned the flames of racial discord and violence. Unlike other incidents, in which officers believably might have felt a need to use force, the sickening video of the officer pressing his knee on Floyd’s neck for more than eight minutes has been roundly condemned.
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