Baltimore riots expose ignored issues: Your Say Interactive

The chaos, looting and anger-filled riots playing out on the streets of Baltimore are, sadly, becoming all too familiar. And so is the police incident that caused them. Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old black male, died April 19, a week after he was arrested. During his time in police custody, he suffered a severe spinal injury.

Since riots began Monday, at least 20 officers have been injured; more than 200 protesters have been arrested.

These incidents have been a "slow-rolling crisis," President Obama said.

"This is not new," he said. "We shouldn't pretend it's new." He also called on the nation to focus on the importance of changing the way police interact with black men. "If our society really wanted to solve the problem, we could. It's just that it would require everybody saying: 'This is important. This is significant.'" More of Obama's comments below:

What do you think should be done to end violence on the streets of Baltimore? And, beyond that, to improve relations between police and the black community and stop violent protests in response to police brutality across the country?

Take a look at what our readers had to say. We also gathered social media comments from the streets and community of Baltimore. Take a look, then share your views in the informal polls on the page.

Best way to heal a city? End violence on both sides

Readers give their take on how to stop violent protests on the streets of Baltimore:

From Baltimore: Riots not about justice, but about a city that's been ignored

The best of commentary over the past 48 hours from Baltimore: