We have a long road ahead of us. While I think criminals who wreaked havoc on this country over the last 4 years should be prosecuted in full, it’s equally important in order to create the world we want on the other side of this that we try to dwell with compassion in our hearts.

I want to keep that sentiment in mind. But I sucked down tear gas for picking up garbage and feeding my neighbors protesting police brutality. These people cheered at the thought of the military dominating my neighborhood as a battlespace. Hearts open, but eyes open too.