Because government is on the looters’ side.
Their government recognizes what these criminals did as some form of legitimate protest.
The last few months have highlighted the difference between red and blue state America.
Perhaps those negatively impacted by this lawlessness and the draconian lock-down policies would do well to remember this in November and vote accordingly.
I doubt they will, but you never know.
People in flyover country are armed and willing to protect themselves.
I agree with Mr. Jeeves. They hesitate to use force to defend themselves and their property out of fear the justice system will side with the looters and criminals. The facts show this to be the case in many of these shithole cities.
Correct answer.
What I find ironic is for decades we’ve watched law enforcement ramp up in a military style stance and tactics, costing the tax payers many billions, we now see them stand and watch this epic widespread violent anarchy and lawlessness.
Begs the question, who exactly was all this militarization of the law enforcement for?