Bob Greene : Not all inter - citizen disputes can be healed by a ` ` beer summit '' He says the Detroit police veterans held a summit this year . He says their publicity sparked protesters , who held a rally nearby . not all controversies between the police and the citizens they serve are destined to turn into gauzy , orchestrated `` teachable moments . '' Greene : More than 40 years later , the sides have n't found common ground .
Bob Greene : Not all inter - citizen disputes can be healed by a ` ` beer summit '' He says the Detroit police veterans held a summit this year . He says their publicity sparked protesters , who held a rally nearby . Greene : More than 40 years later , the sides have n't found common ground .