Opinion • tuairim

This problem is so vast and engrained in society, and not limited to law enforcement. It’s impossible to say when or how institutionalized racism will be dismantled, although it’s been heartening to see many people who have heretofore been in denial take a moment to reflect and change. It is my hope that policy changes can save lives right now as we wait for a time when things are more equal and fair.

All around the world, society seems fractured and torn apart. There’s so much noise, so many clashing viewpoints. Instead of dialogue, we seem too ready to presume the worst intentions of anyone whose viewpoint differs from ours. Each day, any hope for meaningful or productive discourse fades. Sadly, at time when we need to look critically at hard issues, we are more interested in picking fights with those who disagree with us.