I think most Americans support laws which will act to keep their cities safe and vibrant including if necessary tough laws against rioting and property destruction and theft. This includes urban poor African Americans, who more than any other demographic support increases in law enforcement resources.

To many Democratic mayors in recent years diverted their law enforcement resources to protect their homes instead of the homes and businesses of their citizens. Perhaps state governors will be more focused at doing the job mayors should be doing.

While the 2020 riots have subsided, it should be noted that the organized crime has not. I live in California and stores are closing at a rapid rate in cities where ongoing looting is making it impossible to operate a business. Even Walmart is getting ready to throw in the towel.

https://www.businessinsider.com/walmart-ceo-stores-will-close-if-theft-at-retailer-doesnt-decline-2022-12

https://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/cvs-san-francisco-stores-closures-january

I used to love San Francisco and LA and travel to those cities, where my wife and I spent the night at hotels, went out and enjoyed their restaurants and spent money in their stores. Shopping holidays so to speak. These activities contributed to the urban economies and jobs. But now the shoppers are leaving, the businesses are leaving, and the employers are leaving.

These cities seem to be more like third world war torn cities. My wife and I have been there once since 2020 and only for a few hours because we had to check out some merchandise. We were so shaken by the deterioration in LA, we have not been back. My daughter moved out of San Francisco... a city she once loved.

Now when we want to shop in cities, we visit states that don't tolerate the nonsense that is going on in California. The problem is not racism, the problem is crime. You can't lift people out of poverty, if the cities they live in are not safe.

So, have you examined which cities offer their poor citizens the best public-school educations, safest neighborhoods, and best local job opportunities. I wish both parties would focus on these three core measures. Growing up poor is tough... growing up poor with no chance for a descent education due to failing public schools, while living in a dangerous neighborhood, and little chance for a job... really sucks.