#AllLivesMatter

All Lives Matter, is almost a protest to Black Lives Matter, as it is perceived that Black Lives Matter exclude other lives. However, All Lives are not treated like Black Lives are. So, why is it, when abuse to Black people is pointed out, another hand points to a justification as to why the abuse happened? Like, if he didn't wear a hoodie and walk in his own neighborhood, he would still be alive. Or if he didn't play his rap music so loud, he would still be alive. How about if they did not have a criminal record, or been a gang member, or had they not been poor, or driving while black in the wrong part of town, they would still be alive. All of these reasons were used one time or another to lessen the value of Black Lives when they are killed/murdered unjustly. Is this the same All Lives Matter, when more people were outraged when Cecil the lion was shot and killed than when Black Lives were killed/murdered; Or when an gorilla was shot to preserve a Black child's (human) life? If All Lives Matter, then why is more value placed on animals than on humans? If All Lives Matter, why is it when law enforcement are involved in a questionable shooting/killing/murder, they go into 'Protection Mood' to make it right for their brothers/sisters in blue's life and livelihood? How can All Lives Matter, when sides are taken and winning at all cost is the mission; Even willing to bend and break the law themselves to make it right for their side. This is not so much a race thing as much as it is an system thing and the value of life. Speaking of value, law enforcement are appreciated and valued for the job they do in our communities. However, do their lives hold the same value of the people that they serve and protect. Howbeit, some place some lives higher than others on the totem-pole of life. So, are some Lives worth more than other Lives? In response to Black Lives Matter, does All Lives really Matter???

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