Derek believes the police officers involved in the Rodney King incident were defending themselves using standard textbook self-defense procedures.

Derek believes calling a riot an irrational expression of rage is a cop-out.

Derek believes some incarcerated individuals are proud of their crimes.

Derek believes the fact that people looted stores in their own communities reflects their absolute lack of respect for the law and no concept of community or civic responsibility.

Derek believes attributing crime to poverty or riots to rage alleviates personal responsibility for actions.

Derek believes the focus on Rodney King rather than the police officers is mind-blowing.