I would like to say up front that I enjoy your site, agree or disagree, it is well written, respectful and your comment section  should be used every where.

Basicly I agree with the article and the reasoning.  But to invite that disparate groups together is asking for trouble.  And I will promise you the cops are pre loaded for scared.  I would be close to it, but I am an old man and I don't give a hoot.

And it would be how the cops dressed.  Example, the iconic lady from NY who had come south to make her voice heard in protest, peaceful, dignifies, and honorable.  And then the two officers who, in front of a pantheon  of well armored police came to arrest her.  The cops came across as pathetic, terrified, cowed, craven critters.
Simply dressed in a every day uniform, walking upright, with a similar demeanor would be much better.
My rant for the day, thank you.  Don't agree please tell me.