Trump's call for shooting of looters in George Floyd death case hardly helps

Riots have continued across America over the death of 46-year-old George Floyd. President Trump's angry response to the rioting, calling for violent protestors and looters to be shot by the police is like throwing a hand grenade into a crowded room. Ok I agree the violence is terrible and needs to stop but I doubt it will calm down with the president in the White House urging police officers to bring out their guns. Trump said the rioting dishonoured the name of George Floyd but the problem is that the circumstances of the death have stirred up all the pent-up anger and frustration and fear that lie in the hearts of African-Americans who are convinced that Floyd died because he was a black man. The white ex-police officer - ex, because he was fired straight after the death - has now been charged with third degree murder. In other words, the prosecuting authorities do not believe it was a premeditated murder which would have led to a first degree murder charge. But Floyd died as a result of the brutal treatment he received when he was arrested. Those now rioting across America have all seen the video of the arrest. Trump needs to calm them all down, not incite the police to open fire. Apart from anything else, his response to the rioting is a seriously bad political move with the presidential election only five months away. Joe Biden called for calm. I make no further comment.