Letters: Reader reaction in wake of Dallas shooting
While we face the deep sadness of lost lives in Dallas, may we emulate the dignity and restraint of African-Americans who have witnessed the deaths of so many to white aggression and senseless violence.
Our policemen and women, black and white, stand between us and eminent danger every day. Let us hold them up, respect them as individuals committed to order, safety and peace.
Molly Walling, Asheville
A deadly ambush attack on police happened in downtown Dallas. Twelve police officers and two civilians were shot, and five police officers died that night in the fatal shooting. It is said to be the deadliest attack on police since 9/11.
The gunfire was aimed at police officers that were keeping the peace at a demonstration of people in Dallas protesting fatal shootings of black men by police in Minnesota and Louisiana.
The suspect, Micah Johnson, was reported by an anchor on NBC Nightly News as having a dislike for officers, particularly white police officers. NBC News also said he had military training as a veteran who served in Afghanistan.
Communities around America need to always have their police departments on the beat, and have them at all times locked and loaded.
All young people of America and inner city groups needs to find themselves a job, and involve their time in productive work and not be in mischief.
Steven Hawkins, Greenville