Globally how far have we advanced in society in terms of delivering Justice? Advancements in technology, governmental attire, and architecture can give the illusion that we have gone far. Today people believe they have more influence over their local and national government than ever before in history. So why is there still no peace?

In our narcissistic co-dependent relationship with the government, Justice can be seen as an abusive partner doing something unusually great. Out of the ordinary, deserving yet unexpected. We know we deserve better, but our insecurities continue to accept settling.

Since the police are indeed workers of the state, they’re an extension of the government. Law enforcement too often plays the role of the abusive spouse, who reassures you here to protect you after doing the opposite. 

Politicians play the role of the neglectful and deceitful partner. The one who makes promises they never keep, Only around when they want attention. Their the spouse who makes you believe he cares about your needs and can verbalize them back to you in craftier smart ways. With Justice being one of the main demands, politicians at least want to appear their listening now. Read how women have romanticized politics here.

The well known “no justice no peace” chants by B.L.M. protesters is a cry to the world, and finally, the world is listening.  With every state in the U.S. and over 15 countries holding B.L.M. George Floyd protests. However, In context to our relationship with the government, N.J.N.P., is a demand for a commitment to a broken relationship that never established a great foundation.

Now, the obvious responses to this would be, it’s their job, it’s their responsibility, we pay their salaries, etc. But it’s much deeper than that. After getting Justice, will there be peace.? Maybe for a moment, maybe for a day or two, until the next shooting happens, then like clockwork, we will protest all over again. Until officers are continually charge and given jail time, the system has to work on developing that trust with the people.

 Abusive spouses are generally co-dependent on those they abuse. The government is no different. Along with the media, politicians have given the illusion that they are needed, while subtly reminding us that we can’t function without them.

 With mainstream media polarizing society as much as it does, can all groups of different ideologies exist? Or would the peace of another group come at the expense of others? Will the scales ever been even, and for how long?

When we march for police brutality, families of and those in law enforcement will take it as an attack on them. Even if the protest is peaceful, and the evidence supports what the rally is about. 

So if Justice will be rationed out frugally, and peace will never be omnipresent in society any time soon. What are our options then?

Finding peace on the inside seems to be the answer. Do we have to ability to demand Justice from a corrupt system while being peaceful internally? Or will we continue to let video killings of people at the hands of law enforcement dictate our rage and emotions? Triggering our fears and anger and reinforcing our beliefs. 

Amid a peaceful demonstration, can we maintain composure among agitators? What happens when the agitators agitate other agitators? 

In an attempt to find inner peace, will we become numb, afraid to feel the tides of emotion to continue our daily lives? For every officer that kneeled and walked with protesters, you have others who destroyed water bottles for protesters. For every politician that marched with protesters, you have those who felt they had the right to remain silent.  

The life of an activist is predicated upon putting others needs often before yours. Sometimes at the expense of neglecting those closes to you in an attempt to benefit and console those who may need it most. But who will protest for the activist? 

In conclusion, take a step back and observe, go within, and see the stage play of the injustices of the world. Peace doesn’t have to be a bargain or a negotiation,all it takes is acceptance. Stayed tuned for part two of the Internal riot.

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