Today was not a good day to go visit big cities

Today was not a good day to go visit some of our big cities. May Day brought out a lot of protestors in many of the worlds cities. In the United States most of the people protesting were peaceful, with no intent on violence against their fellow man or against property. Because of the actions of a few, the voices of the majority of the marchers were lost in the violence in our cities.

The so-called anarchist remind me somewhat of the anti-war protestors of the 60's in that they want to tear down the establishment, but have no real idea what to replace it with. They protest against capitalism, want jobs, better pay, etc., but they don't seem to understand that capitalism and big business is what keeps our economy going.

I don't claim to be an economist, but I do know that without the Bill Gates, General Motors, and the big banks of this world, the worlds economy would collapse. I am not saying that there isn't room for change or that change is not needed, because there is.

The violent protestors just want to destroy, they don't care who or what gets hurt in the process. With the number of cameras in the hands of the public, a single clip taken out of context, or deliberately orchestrated makes our police look like the mean old bad wolf. Damned if they do, damned if they don't.

I would like to see those who condemn much of our police actions -- do as well. I would bet you that they would do worse. I am not saying that here and there a cop may have over reacted or even done outright wrong. What I would ask is that you put yourself in their place and see what you would do!

With that said, I know that a few of you good people were caught in the crossfire and are saying I will never go to that city again. I heard a Canadian from Vancouver Canada say he didn't want to come down to Seattle again, although I believe their city has had the same violence in the recent past.

Others of you were in your nice warm homes and said or did nothing. Maybe it is time for all of us couch potatoes to speak out in support of our police, corporate America (that puts the food on our tables), and our government that
Is trying to keep us safe. It is OK to express our opinions, work for change, and try to make our world a better place to live... Just do it peacefully.

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