I don’t understand the point of the protests that are planned in the death of Laquan McDonald from an officer’s bullet. This officer is fully being prosecuted for this crime as 1st degree murder charges have been handed down to him. Are these protests meant to tilt the court system so a fair trial can’t occur or are the protesters outraged that this occurred in the first place? If it’s that later then although I sympathize with those feelings I don’t belief an angry protest will change minds. These protests I fear will only give wood to ignite feelings of hate and fear that spread new fires. Instead silent candlelight vigils should occur throughout the city with a moment of true silence and reflection. Let us not let the death of one lead to the injury or death of others instead let us open a new chapter that begins with peace and understanding first. It is time for a change that will truly save all lives and that can only occur if we adopt tactics that make that possible.