Thankfully, I haven't seen "#defundthepolice" or "abolish the police," in my news feed. (probably because I only have five or six friends here, hehe)

I have consistently, and will consistently support the men and women of blue who serve and protect. Like anything else, and like everyone else, law enforcement men and women included, I (we) won't support or defend those who are corrupt. That should be obvious. It's a similar story for the men and women who serve and have served the country honorable. Scripture says that there is no greater love than to die for your brother/sister...more so, the willingness to die for those who themselves do not support your efforts.

As we were enemies of Christ, Christ still loved and loves us. I therefore, will not support '#defundthepolice," but instead will

#defendthepolice

By this I mean, I will support and defend the men and women who sacrificially and honorably (of which there are hundreds of thousands,) serve and protect, me, and you.

More potential context for part of a discussion I was having with some friends earlier this week Also, a new tidbit about George Floyd. Sounds like he was a Christian, and maybe even Lutheran.

Also, this is the first I'm hearing about Concordia, Selma being closed in 2018. Way to go Concordia University System. Keep Concordia Irvine, which is sitting on land worth millions and let the only Lutheran HBCU go under? Not a good move.

#lcms #georgefloyd

NYC contact tracers are not to ask COVID-19 positive people about protest participation.

https://www.thecity.nyc/corona....virus/2020/6/14/2129
#covid19

Livestream from CHAZ/CHOP

Democracy Now! segment about the incident. Better audio of "heckler" and interview with her.

Obama has an undocumented Mexican transwoman removed from a White House reception in honor of LGBT Pride Month after she challenges his record on deportations.

Whole White House video of incident and subsequent speech here:
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Something to pay attention to: https://summit.news/2020/06/15..../report-wuhan-lab-to

I've been trying to get a better perspective on being black in America for several months. A great resource is the Moe Factz with Adam Curry podcast/YouTube channel. Moe is a black American and Adam Curry is one of the co-hosts of another podcast that I listen to. Moe Factz is a little different in that the episodes aren't completely linked to current event and are meant to be a perpetually relevant resource. I found the episode about MLK (#22 The Dream Maker) especially enlightening. This week's show (#40 Politricks) is shaping up to be another important one. I encourage everyone to give it a try.

https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UC00YFNgWmjrh1gNBi

This is the latest video from a black Christian conservative YouTuber that I subscribe to. Worth the 8 minutes or so to get a different perspective on some of the events taking place.