Murder Moratorium

Last week marked the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil rights activists called for a 40 hour "murder moratorium" over the weekend. Here is the quote from the Homicide Report on the conclusion of the moratorium:

On Monday, Eddie Jones, president of the Los Angeles Civil Rights Association, said the moratorium was a success despite the multiple murders (3). "There wasn't a great loss of life," said Jones. He said in the past there had been greater number of lives lost to gun and gang violence. "We sent out a beautiful message: stop the killings. Save a human life. Respect one another. Have some dignity in yourselves. Stop hurting one another and save our children," said Jones. As for those responsible for the homicides , Jones said, "Only God knows everything."

Isn't it surreal to live in a place that requires a "murder moratorium"? Let's save electricity, conserve our water, and not murder anyone today. It's Leave Your Guns and Knives At Home Day.

Well, let's hope it's a start. Let's pray that one by one, people see the insanity of the murderous gang mentality and begin taking a higher road.

Oh Lord, open our minds to Your thoughts, Your ways. Raise up youth in our communities who know You and become your ambassadors to your Kingdom. Bring a permanent Murder Moratorium to LA.

So Be It,
Mother T
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