[AlexB]

I think one of the issues is that yes there is a problem here, but there is also a lionisation of some often unsavoury characters, and no media mention for the fact that ten times the number of black americans are killed by other black americans than are killed by cops.

If BLM had a joint focus that cop killings are disproportionately affecting the black population, AND they were trying to do something to tackle the much higher volume black-on-black murders, I think they would have a lot more sympathy.

In today's world people are right or wrong: there's no middle ground. But ignoring a large part of the debate will allow many to feel victimised themselves, causing more division, which is what BLM say that they want to change.

To give some context from where I'm coming from, from what I've read, and I've only seen the basic articles here, the two most recent incidents seem to be tragic but understandable, sudden movements that could easily be interpreted as going for a weapon, and caused a reaction. Some of the earlier incidents (the guy running away through the park, Freddie Gray, etc) were egregious and need to be addressed.

Edit to add: in both recent cases I understand a reaction being caused, the degree of reaction is questionable though to say the least. Not sure that a leg or arm shot wouldn't have subdued someone reaching for a gun while prone, and the guy sat in his car is a very difficult one: if he is reaching for something, presumably having been told to keep his hands visible, is there a 'subdue with minimal risk of death' target area while sat in a car?