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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If 90% of it is peaceful but the other 10% isn’t should the police just let the other 10% destroy anything they want
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Replying to @jasonbush2006
No. But on the other hand, it's the presence of the feds to begin with that is bringing it all to such a frenzy. Before they got there, the problem was being dissipated. Their presence has CAUSED more violence!

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Replying to @marwilliamson @jasonbush2006
...and if Portland police did need additional help-wouldn’t the national guard be the logical choice?
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I live in Seattle they burned a Starbucks yesterday that was attached to an apartment building where People had to get evacuated. they threw bricks at the police, They injured 59 cops yesterday for what? The biggest lie is these protest are peaceful, seeing boarded up buildings
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Replying to @marwilliamson @jasonbush2006
The frenzy was nearly two months old when the feds showed up. If the “protesters” weren’t trying to destroy federal property the feds would have no legal mandate to grab anyone. Problem is, the answer would be for them to only burn down city property. They want destruction.
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Replying to @marwilliamson @jasonbush2006
Wow! You honestly believe things were peaceful before the police got there???? Are we watching the same videos are reading the same news?
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Replying to @marwilliamson @jasonbush2006
No! The feds were brought in bc of the riots lol
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Replying to @marwilliamson @jasonbush2006
Damn, i never heard you talking about getting the federal government out of each state. Well, you'll have my vote next time if you do.
Replying to @marwilliamson @jasonbush2006
Are you being serious right now? This shit was out of control before the feds got there!!! C’mon girl, you really need to stop pushing hatred and divide!!!!
Replying to @marwilliamson @jasonbush2006
The feds coming in absolutely inflames the situation. But I can’t abide by violence on either side. I’m against it. And I live in the middle of it on Capitol Hill Seattle. It’s not theoretical for me. Just for some context.
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