But… but… but… “thug” is the new n-word!

Via Rasmussen:

Americans view the recent rioting in Baltimore as criminal behavior, not legitimate protest, and think it will only worsen the criminal justice situation in the city.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that just 25% of American Adults consider the mob violence in Baltimore that followed the funeral of a black man who died in police custody to be primarily legitimate outrage. Sixty-three percent (63%) instead characterize it as mostly criminals taking advantage of the situation. Twelve percent (12%) are not sure.[…]

Only 14% of all Americans believe the mob violence in Baltimore is likely to improve the criminal justice situation in the city. A plurality (46%) expects the violence to make things worse, while 27% say it will have no impact. Again, 12% are undecided.

Just over half (51%) of Americans think authorities in communities like Baltimore that are having this type of violence are allowing it to get worse by not responding quickly enough. Thirty-four percent (34%) say the response has generally been about right. Sixteen percent (16%) are not sure.