I want to explain why we published the piece today by Senator Tom Cotton.https://nyti.ms/3dyvJ5Z
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The Times editorial board has forcefully defended the protests as patriotic and criticized the use of force, saying earlier today that police too often have “responded with more violence — against protesters, journalists and bystanders.”https://nyti.ms/3cvhjlR
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We’ve also crusaded for years against the underlying, systemic cruelties that led to these protests. http://nytimes.com/americaweneed https://nyti.ms/3gO4HcN https://nyti.ms/2U6A5K0
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As part of our explorations of these issues, Times Opinion has published powerful arguments supporting protests, advocating fundamental change and criticizing police abuses. https://nyti.ms/2ADdddY https://nyti.ms/306Xizh https://nyti.ms/3dwVYd4 https://nyti.ms/3cvjiGP
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Times Opinion owes it to our readers to show them counter-arguments, particularly those made by people in a position to set policy.
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We understand that many readers find Senator Cotton's argument painful, even dangerous. We believe that is one reason it requires public scrutiny and debate.
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Even Jack Dorsey seems smarter than you at this point.
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