Diffusing hostility and Tension


One thing I have learned is that when animosity and hostility between groups of people start intensifying, it is very much a psychological thing. It falls on the institutions and agencies which control the flow of information within social and political groups to attempt to diffuse the belligerence going on in the violent events

      Usually this means giving some concessions to the protesters and negotiating with them. The United States should not follow in the footsteps of authoritarianism.  We really need to stop treating people like shit in this society, whether it be because of race, religion, ethnicity, or orientation. There is this amazing principle: if you stop treating people like shit or slaves, then people will be happier, cooperative, and much less likely to be violent. 

        The United States Government is reknowned for treating huge swaths of people like shit. I genuinely hope we don't see dozens or hundreds dead in protests. Its up to the government. Its up to the media. Its up our leaders and law enforcement to reform the systems of oppression within the United States. We are not land of the free when only a privileged few have freedom.

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