I believe this whole incident is about trying to get the "undesirables" out of the park blocks/downtown area. Not a race issue, a class issue.  Street kids with no home, money, nowhere to go and no support.  There has to be a better way than taking them down and punching them.  Let's get to the root cause of the problems; like parents who abuse or neglect their kids.  The number of girls who are sexually abused 16 under six years old is about 80% or MORE- boys less, but still a problem.  This and neglect are big issues that put these kids in the streets; fleeing their dangerous homes.  Cannabis and LSD are NOT the problem.  If only the police were required to be trained to be understanding and compassionate.  Instead, they are militarized and abuse their power.