This was Seattle yesterday and it looks much the same today, Sunday. Downtown Seattle was destroyed last night by looters, rioters, arsonists. All one can do is pray for the salvation of those who want to destroy the hard work of so many good citizens.
Lovely shot. I did see that about Seattle on the news, Gloria. The city of Pittsburgh had the same problem and a section of the city was pretty much destroyed, too. It was an awful thing to happen.
Sorry to hear about all the rioting in Seattle. I really can't understand why some people can only express themselves through violence. I can understand the anger people feel at the death of someone being arrested by police, but all this violence does is inflame the situation even more. I hope things are calmer tonight and that you and your friends and relatives stay safe.
A shot with such atmosphere. Chicago faced the same issue. The National Guard was called in today as it's become increasingly clear that the rioters/looters are separate from the protestors. Looters were here with u-haul trucks backed up to high-end shops, pharmacies, banks. They did the most damage after the protestors had disbanded. It's truly disgusting that some feel that this is the time for violent theft and damage as if they can hide behind the legitimate protests.
Wonderful shot - the mood it expresses goes well with the current news. The whole thing just leaves me speechless - I understand the frustration and anger, but not the direction this is taking. It's totally diminishing their protest of injustice.
Such sad comments today everywhere I go.......tv, computer, radio, conversations with friends. The list goes on and on. I'm confused, dismayed, frightened, somewhat depressed........and this list also goes on and on. Your photo in black and white and the void within the picture pretty much sums up how I feel within. NUMB! Indianapolis, our state capitol, is also having riots. They are two hours north of where I live.
@taffy Unfortunately, in Seattle, ANTIFA was able to agitate a percentage of the peaceful protestors to such a point that they started rioting and committing criminal acts of property damage, looting, arson. It's painful to watch the hatred that is shown against the labors of hard-working small/large business owners and against law-enforcement.
This picture expresses how I feel-gloomy. We also have chaos, looting and property damage in Los Angeles. The protesters were mostly peaceful-it’s a different subversive group that’s fueling the unrest throughout the country. Tonight there’s an 8 pm curfew.
Most suitable and thoughtful shot for the circumstances. I hope and pray that times may change and and as individuals we can lead by example even with the smallest gestures of care, listening and prayer.
So sad at what is going on there. I have seen the video of what happened and was furious to see what that man suffered at the hands of those who are there to protect the citizens. I like your shot - it is so moody.
Killing someone's livelihood and hard work will never equal the senseless taking of a life. It does nothing to further your cause or complaint and it does not bring about justice either. The media is just as culpable when they report with divisive and inciting words- killing the desire to bring a nation together in these difficult times and driving further wedges between us. Not only did a man suffer an inexcusable death but the man who took his life committed his own form of suicide in the way he did it. He'll never work again, will probably spend the rest of his life in jail and has destroyed the world of his family and other associates. Everybody lost- and this picture really embodies that whole situation.
Sorry to hear about all the rioting in Seattle. I really can't understand why some people can only express themselves through violence. I can understand the anger people feel at the death of someone being arrested by police, but all this violence does is inflame the situation even more. I hope things are calmer tonight and that you and your friends and relatives stay safe.
Ian
I like this, I think I would have called it “shades of grey”.