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nycbos

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4. It shouldn't be that hard..

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Wed Aug 26, 2020, 02:51 PM

Aug 2020

... "we fully stand with the people peacefully protesting systemic injustice, but the people who are exploiting a community's anger and grief and are using it as an opportunity to commit crimes will be held accountable.

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What is the official Democratic position on protesters and looters? [View all] kentuck Aug 2020 OP

Probably only the Trump voters will think that way woodsprite Aug 2020 #1

We've given Trump 4 years and this is how it's turned out Walleye Aug 2020 #2

I'm gonna say protest yes, loot no. dchill Aug 2020 #3

Seconded (nt) nsd Aug 2020 #14

It shouldn't be that hard.. nycbos Aug 2020 #4

Also, I think they should make the point that El Presidente does not have a solution. kentuck Aug 2020 #6

I hope mindem Aug 2020 #5

The gun toters who think armed citizens should be deputized for crowd control Karadeniz Aug 2020 #7

Wisconsin is likely slipping away while we speak/type 4139 Aug 2020 #8

Sarcasm? budkin Aug 2020 #10

Americans are responsible.. stillcool Aug 2020 #9

Peaceful protest is a Constitutionally-protected activity. Looting, arson and murder abqtommy Aug 2020 #11

Bingo. nt Blue_true Aug 2020 #13

The democratic message is that people should follow the law, Blue_true Aug 2020 #12