Resolved: on balance, police are more responsible than protesters for recent civil unrest in the United States

Neg Case 8

My partner and I stand in the firmest Negation of the resolved: On balance, police are more responsible than protestors for the recent civil unrests in the United States.

The Framework for the following round is that the Affirmation will have to prove that on balance the police are more responsible for civil unrest.

For clarification of the following round we have provided these definitions:

http://www.everydaysociologyblog.com/2012/05/civil-unrest-riots-and-rebellions-whats-the-difference.html

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PROTESTORS: To participate in a public demonstration in opposition to (something)From

Our 2 Contentions are:

C1- Social Media Indicates Protestors Are More Responsible

C2- Police Are Not Solely Responsible For Racial Injustice but more for safety

Contention 1: Social Media Indicates Protestors Are More Responsible

Throughout the last year social media platforms, such as Twitter, Tumblr, and Facebook have been utilized to convey outrage over police actions and bring groups of protestors together. PROFESSOR TUCKER IN 2014 EXPLAINS that social media plays a significant role in gathering support and involvement in protest as it creates a rapid exchange of information. These platforms have in turn served as primary drivers of civil unrests as they bring massive groups of people together and incite outrage and violent action. MARK TRUJILLO IN 2014 EXPLAINS that these conditions play a major rule in stroking tension and igniting nation-wide protests that frequently turn violent. He specifically highlights how just a few hours after the St. Louis prosecutor's decision regarding Officer Wilson received more than 3.5 million tweets and ignited nation-wide protests. JUSTIN FENTON AND ERICA GREEN IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR ADD that in Baltimore it was social media that brought rioters and looters to the street, spurring on violence and unrest across the city. In the light of the role of social media in fanning the flames of tension and aggression, it becomes clear that unrest is largely caused by this use of social media, which in turn indicates that protesters are more responsible than police in recent showings of violence.

In Fact, Legal and Judicial systems are historically accountable for these injustices. In recent events such as THE BROWN CASE; THE COURTS have obscured evidence. Police are being demanded for these violent protests, they aren't choosing to be there. In the Pre-amble of the Constitution in The United States it states; We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves.

(Definition of DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY: The concept of insuring domestic tranquility comes from the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. It means that the Federal Government owes a duty to maintenance law and peace within the country with the help of the executive branch. It aims at avoiding chaos and rebellion against the public and helps preserve family life and its attendant rights. Police, Fire department, the FBI, hospital, doctors office, and the three branches of government, they all keep us safe, so no soldiers or anyone one can come in our houses and take and look at personal belongings.) ONE OF THE " AIMS OF GOVERNMENT STATED IN THE PREABLE IS RELEAVNT TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE, INSURE DOMESTIC TRANQUILTY- CREATS THE MEANS TO SUPREASS RIOTS, PREVENT CRIME, AND SECURE PUBLIC SAFTEY OR ORDER." Since this country began, it has been written that police must come in when there are civil unrest to help protect the community. The root cause for the recent civil unrests are in fact the courts. Most of these violent protests have occurred right after the judges ruling. The following evidence is provided by the New York Times; the evidence states: decision set off a new wave of anger among hundreds who had gathered outside the Ferguson Police Department. One woman said. In downtown Ferguson, the sound of breaking glass could be heard as crowds ran through the streets. As the night went on, the situation grew more intense and chaotic in several locations around the region. Bottles and rocks were thrown at officers, and windows of businesses were smashed. Several police cars were burned; buildings, including a Walgreens, a meat market and a storage facility, were on fire, and looting was reported in several businesses. In St. Louis, protesters swarmed Interstate 44 and blocked all traffic. This Block on the interstate by the protestors is another example of civil unrest.

Overall, the actions of protesters escalate tension into conflict, aggression and unrest that necessitate a dramatic police response in order to protect the lives and property of society as a whole. Therefore, while in some cases the actions of police may act as a trigger or catalyst for thee gathering of protesters, Police cannot be considered responsible for recent unrest as it is the protesters themselves that do the greatest damage to the community.

Contention 3: Protestors directly cause civil unrest. ARE at fault for effect of civil unrest on Society (?Protestors are Direct Cause of Social Unrest in Todays Society?)

No matter what, PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY have a responsibility to be a law abiding citizen. NO MATTER what other actions or events may be going on around them.

-KEY ISSUE is protestors this is a reason to vote towards negation because it is the protestors action that is causing the RECENT civil unrest.

-Protesters have more long term harm on society - relationship between cops and protestors

*damages they have caused, $ being wasted on trying to fix what they are destroying

-Examples of protestors throwing things at cops and all that stuff

-looters (George Soros paid people to protest then their actions were violent)

-no obligation to be violent, other methods to voice opinions.

Overall, the actions of protesters escalate tension into conflict, aggression and unrest that necessitate a dramatic police response in order to protect the lives and property of society as a whole. Therefore, while in some cases the actions of police may act as a trigger or catalyst for thee gathering of protesters, Police cannot be considered responsible for recent unrest as it is the protesters themselves that do the greatest damage to the community.