Nothing noble in looting

Stealing merchandise from a store and destroying property in the process will never call meaningful attention to the injustices suffered by minorities. Rather, these criminal acts vandalize the Black Lives Matter movement itself and only enhance the fear, disgust and anger of most Americans.

Talk about shooting yourself in the foot. The destruction of a legitimate business in the Loop or elsewhere is like burning down your own house; it adds fuel to the fire of racism. It is time for lawfulness and decency to be everyone’s job. Everyone, whatever race, color, creed or financial status. Kathleen Melia, Niles Send letters to letters@suntimes.com.