And here’s a scary thought: if we don’t treat all violent protests the same way, are we accidentally telling people it’s okay to break things and hurt people as long as it’s for the “right” cause?

Whether you agree with it or not, this statement is now part of our national conversation. It’s up to all of us – policymakers, doctors, and regular folks like you and me – to think about what this means and how we want to respond to it. Let’s keep talking, keep learning, and keep trying to understand each other!