Thousands attended the funeral of Freddie Gray, which became a
protest
against the violence and impunity of uniformed thugs.
However,
a
riot followed, partly provoked by
obnoxious
racism.
While I don't feel much sympathy when uniformed thugs are attacked,
doing so plays into their hands. Meanwhile, burning cars and looting
stores is no more justifiable now than at any other time. But this
property crime is less grave an issue than homicide.
Nasty statements by some thugs
helped
provoke the rioting. Eventually the riot was suppressed by
soldiers.