Our democratic system depends upon the ability to peacefully gather for political purposes, without the threat of violence. /1
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It is going to be a long, hot summer with poential for violence, especially with conventions, and rhetoric of bigotry coming from Trump /7
People should feel free to protest, and speak their minds. But this only works if all sides restrain those who would commit violence /8
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and if police are smart and nimble and sensitive dealing with protests. It is a tall order in this environment. /9
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But our democracy depends on getting this right, and doing the right thing when violence does erupt. /10
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The saddest thing is that this has to be said, and I'm sure repeated. I fear for our country the next few months. /11 -End-
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@realDonaldTrump Brown Shirt thugs go first? Or do they get a free ride? This hand-wringing session is a false equivalence.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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