Why, as a liberal, I believe in limiting the powers of a violent state. Also why I mistrust the government as an instrument of social justice, while recognizing its necessity.
Yeah, I get the emotional response. What I don't get is the doubling down, the refusal to see past that emotion and anger and realize "ok, this sucks and it's infuriating but I understand why"
Concerned how many people jump to an emotional conclusion.
Life is mostly shades of gray and most settlements are imperfect.
We learn the concepts young and spend the rest of our lives coming to terms with them.
Sorry for the victims, but in this case, the principle was more important than a satisfying outcome.
Yeah, I get the emotional response. What I don't get is the doubling down, the refusal to see past that emotion and anger and realize "ok, this sucks and it's infuriating but I understand why"