I've rephrased one of my questions below in a vein more in keeping with forum rules in consideration of others who might unwittingly violate said rules in any reply. Thanks for understanding.

Ok, I know this may have crossed many folks' minds as they watch what is happening so I will pose the 800 lb. gorilla in the room questions (and administrators, feel free to delete this post if I have crossed a line):

How many feel this will come to race riots and in a relatively short time?
Will Americans be forced to defend their individual families as well as country?
Do you trust your own neighbor and fellow Americans to work together in crisis or will it be every person for themselves?