In reply to Tim.

Tim, you are sadly mistaken if you feel that unwarranted/excessive use of force by police officers is "a huge part of the problem". Certainly it has been a problem at some times and in some places, but the knee-jerk reaction of blaming the police, who put their lives on the line every day to protect us from the evil people around us, only adds to the problem, more than you apparently understand. There is NO excuse for rioting, assaulting police officers (or anyone else who is not assaulting you at that moment, i.e., self-defense), looting, starting fires, or any of the other felonious acts. When you "blame" the police (or poor schools, or lack of jobs, or ANYTHING other than the sin committed by the sinner) you encourage more of this horrible behavior.