Violence must not be tolerated.
The fake news media is continuing to try to represent President Donald Trump’s calls for the use of force against rioters as oppressing free speech.
However, Trump always points out that protesting is a constitutional right.
Our Constitution gives us the right to free assembly, the right to free speech and the right to petition our government.
Police action, or national guard as appropriate, is critical for the safety of all people when criminals, anarchists and terrorists such as antifa terrorize communities.
Trump’s actions have been totally appropriate.
Having the FBI and DOJ investigate organizations, groups and individuals responsible for funding, aiding, promoting or committing criminal acts is extremely important.
Martin Luther King and Gandhi never condoned violence.
Even Saul Alinsky, in his book “Rules for Radicals,” deplored violence and considered it counter productive.
All of us must work to remove from office politicians and officials who have condoned, enabled, excused or promoted any of these rioters’ criminal acts.
Gene Farr
Port Townsend