The death of George Floyd set off a firestorm unlike any we have seen in recent years. Sadly, Floyd wasn’t the first black man to die in the custody of aggressive police officers who went way too far in the line of duty.

Since Floyd’s death, massive protests both at home and abroad have placed a spotlight on the issue of police brutality and the urgent need to address it. Americans are united in condemning George Floyd’s murder because it was wrong. Unfortunately, some protests turned violent, and looting, rioting, and arson struck cities nationwide. This behavior is also wrong and does nothing to advance the cause.