What do you think is the answer to these riots?

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The answer to the riots is to arrest and prosecute those who riot.

There is no excuse for the lawlessness nor the soft-handed approach to it. While I understand people's feelings about perceived injustice (which is largely spurred by the media, without regard to the facts), there is no excuse for criminal conduct. Peaceful protests are one thing. Riots, looting, assaults, etc. are quite another.

What ever happened to "beat Cops?" When I was a kid, we knew the names of the officers that patrolled any part of town that we frequented. These officers knew the names, the situations, and relationships of those of their community. Beyond policing, they were a relationship between the law and its citizens. They also were a valuable source of intelligence for the police department. It's not the sole answer to prevention of stupidity. But, it might be a start. There has to be mutual interest in protecting a community.

There are people who are legitmiately angry and are exercising their right to protest.
The rioters on the other hand are exploiting the situation to act like fools and steal things while the police are occupied with all of the shenanigans. Public officials urging restraint is good to a point, but not standing back and watching the city burn down. The professional troublemakers need to be rounded up and outed for the scoundrels they are. The race-baiting and vitriol only serves to inflame tension.
I think we are better than that as a society, but too many are afraid to call it for what it is.