Reality Is Scary

I am writing this and hoping not to offend anyone but I probably will because I am white.  Facing reality right now makes this world pretty sad.  I feel like History no longer matters.  What happened to George Floyd was awful and no one should have to die like he did and I agree that the police officers involved need to be held accountable.  What this incident has lead to is justified talks about police and black lives matter.  However, and this is where I may get myself into trouble, I still feel that 99.5% of the police are doing their jobs, are good and protecting us.  I have a huge respect for the police and a bit of fear.  That is a good thing because it makes me not want to do anything illegal.  That is a goal a lot of us have. So thank you to all the police officers out their.  The other thing that I feel is that yes, black lives matter, but so do everyone else's lives.  ALL LIVES MATTER! 
Now, about history you can't change it.  It happened.  For instance, slavery was wrong, but we are not the only country that had or has slaves but it happened and it was abolished 150 years ago in our country.  It is history but instead of trying to erase it why not utilize it and teach about it so it will not be repeated.  We must learn from history; the good and the bad!  All races have suffered sometime in the past and some still do today.  If we utilize history we can make a difference and it can be done with respect and honor.  Not by taking down statues, defunding police departments, riots, looting and killings. 
This is just my thoughts and opinion and I am lucky enough to express it because I live in the greatest country in the world where I can express it and not get thrown in jail.  However, I do expect some backlash from people who do not agree with me. Once again, that can because we have that freedom.
Let's learn from history folks.  Let's respect authorities.  Let's respect each other.  I do this by praying to our Lord who sacrificed himself for our sins.  To God, the creator, that has a plan...even now.  To the Holy Spirit who allows us to share the word of God and do His work with others.  Thank you to the our Armed Forces, our first responders, our medical personal, our essential workers, our teachers, our leaders, the media that CAN report the news minus any opinions, our leaders and above all, the Lord.  Together, peacefully, we can get through all that 2020 has thrown at us.  Reality is scary!