My city is being burned.

in Photography5 years ago (edited)

I haven't posted anything in the last few days, as my neighborhood in South Minneapolis is being looted and burned.
I haven't gone to any of the protests, because I don't trust crowds, or police in riot gear.

I haven't toured the city to see the destruction at all, I have just stayed home to keep an eye on my block.
I can't sleep until the sun comes up, as I have to protect my house and the gas station across the street from being looted and burned.

Minneapolis is overrun with people who are amazingly hateful and stupid, and I really don't know how this will end.

There is a curfew set for 8pm, and last night, thousands of rioters burned and looted businesses along Lake Street anyway.

Tonight, supposedly, there will be soldiers patrolling the streets after curfew.

I don't know what to say about the reality that soldiers patrolling the streets might be the only way to save my neighborhood.

If you want to see footage of the riots, Unicorn Riot has hours and hours of livestreams.

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Stay safe :/

As this seems to be spreading, I will say the same to you.
The world has gone mad... stay safe.

Thank you. Thankfully I'm in Europe and Corona is under control where I am.

Ugh that is so frustrating! I'm so sorry! This has gotten out of control in a hurry. Please stay safe. <3

Stay safe man. Wow...

Thanks @sydroc. I appreciate it.

Shit. Be safe, mate.

Thanks @katharsisdrill.
So far my house is fine. The curfew seemed to have stopped most of the fires.
Now we have night 2 of the curfew.

I am glad to hear! Hopefully things will calm down so you do not need to fear for your property and health.

Oh my God, that's terrible! Stay safe, I hope the riots will be over soon. Weird, what people start doing...

I sympathize with you, I hope this all ends soon.

Me too... I could use some sleep!