Could there be a more stupid way of protesting social injustice than this?
From Peter Hasson’s article at dailycaller.com:
A Democratic state representative in Missouri was among those arrested as part of anti-Black Friday protests in St. Louis.
State Rep. Bruce Franks Jr. was among seven people arrested after they marched through the St. Louis Galleria mall, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. The protesters reportedly chanted “Shut it down!” as they marched through the mall.
Franks, who was a local rapper and activist before winning election last year, was arrested last month after blocking a highway as part of anti-police protests.
As previously reported by The Daily Caller, Franks rapped about shooting “snitches” and dismembering murder victims as part of his rap career.
Anti Black Friday protests? Shutting down the mall for a half hour and probably scaring away a good many of its customers (read this part of the story by using the Saint Louis Post-Dispatch link)?
What, exactly, was this supposed to accomplish? Damaging the sales of stores which already struggle under the weight of internet competition? Making good and sure that one of the few really strong days they count on is a bust?
What if the protest is a rousing success? What if it contributes to some of the stores closing their doors? How many workers will be out of jobs? How many of them will be Black workers?
Which part of this is a positive result? Which part of this elevates race relations?
Bruce Franks Jr. is stupid. And ignorant. And if what Peter Hasson reports about his “music” is accurate, a supporter of violent thuggery as well.
What a wonderful role model to march along with….
