The Country is Reeling

Right now with George Floyd's death/murder, the country is reeling. Photographed this in Long Beach, 5/28/20. This is representation for me, of people who have been underserved, under represented and knowingly persecuted. The gentleman to the left, looking at the flag represents to me the depths of service people of color have gone to serve our country, yet...living on the streets. There are people of all backgrounds, colors and beliefs who are police officers, military personnel and business owners affected by this. I'm a Buddhist and stand for peace/love/kindness first, for everyone. I see everyone as suffering through this, yet I have hope. I have hope through the people of all backgrounds coming together, acknowledging what is not right, and wanting peace for all of us. I hope, that we can come to a peaceful resolution and grow though this. I don't have a solution, but I know we have been through this before, I look to the actions of MLK and others to guide us. Paraphrasing the Buddha, Like a flame, Love/Happiness will never decrease by being shared.