Violence is never a good thing, but protests are often a good thing. Our founders protected the right to protest for good reason. Treating peaceful protesters as though they are rioters undermines a sacred first principle of our freedom. pbs.org/newshour/show/portla…

Protests in Portland grow to 'many thousands' as police and federal forces converge in the city

The Black Lives Matter protests following the death of George Floyd continue to gain momentum in Portland, Oregon, where protesters have clashed with the police sparking another wave of demonstrati...

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Replying to @marwilliamson
There's nobody to hold him responsible, with the senate in his pockets.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Using unmarked governmental forces is not about protecting anything. It’s state sanctioned domestic terrorism.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Replying to @marwilliamson
Peaceful protesters do not: show up with gas masks, helmets, sledgehammers, power saws. If you are bringing those items, peaceful protest is not your intention.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Protests alone are useless (occupy Wall Street?) unless we mobilize people to vote. That is where the real manifestation of power is. That is when politicians pay attention. Vote Progressive if you have the option. If not, vote 3rd Party. Do NOT vote for corporate democrats.
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Replying to @marwilliamson @DrDignity
The founding fathers rioted, Jesus is black, and this administration lies about pretty much everything
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Bullshit
Replying to @marwilliamson
And those “peaceful protestors” sure know how to clean up after themselves !!! I guess they are used to mommie Doing it for them
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Says “treating protesters as if the are rioters” - shares a picture of “protesters” setting a fire.
Replying to @marwilliamson
Looks like rioting and violence to me. What’s peaceful?
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