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Both groups were behaving violently, and he addressed it exactly as such. Unfortunately it ended with the death of a young woman, but the event didn't go from z

Both groups were behaving violently, and he addressed it exactly as such. Unfortunately it ended with the death of a young woman, but the event didn't go from zero to 100 with the car incident. A lot was happening between the two groups to the lead up. The media wants to build the case that anything against their messaging is extremist, they don't mention Antifa as being a huge instigator in the violence in this event as well, but we don't need them to tell us when we've witnessed it multiple times in California and other cities. Trump in this situation was literally the only adult in the room on this one. Just because he didn't get on board with the manufactured and editorialized talking points doesn't insinuate some nefarious connection to racism and the kkk. It's pretty obvious to most people that he doesn't harbor that ideology. Fact is, in our country we have a right and an expectation to peacefully assemble in the public square, short of calling for insurrection or openly instigating a riot, Americans are allowed to get on their soapbox and other Americans can choose to ignore or listen. What happened in Charlottesville was a travesty for civil rights and a complete mess where multiple violent hate groups in conjunction with an all too eager media put an embarrassing show on display.

unhumanrights 9y ago
Fact is, in our country we have a right and an expectation to peacefully assemble in the public square Peacefully. Peacefully. The torches were not a great idea, but I suppose they're not un-peaceful. The shields and the helmets ... well, self-defense is peaceful, right? But the clubs? The guns? Occupying an area with weapons while making threats is not "peaceful assembly".
- spaginal 9y ago
  I fail to see the violence in torches, regardless, I'm not going to get into specifics of clothing choices, but you can wear a super man outfit, open carry if state laws allow, or put on a dildo helmet if you feel like it. In our country you can protest in costumes if you'd like. Nothing states suit and tie only. If a first response is to assault someone for what they are saying or wearing instead of acting civil, maybe this country and it's constitution isn't for them. This goes for anyone involved.
chasing 9y ago
Only one side was celebrating racism and genocide. (And, weirdly, tiki torches.)
slg 9y ago
>Both groups were behaving violently I watched a decent amount of video on Twitter and Periscope of these protests and didn't see a single piece of evidence that showed violence incited by one of the counter protesters. I did see pictures and videos of the "Unite the Right" folks carrying guns, using hate speech, assaulting people, and committing terrorist acts. Do you have any evidence to show "both sides" inciting violence to the same degree or are you just repeating hearsay?

unhumanrights 9y ago

Fact is, in our country we have a right and an expectation to peacefully assemble in the public square Peacefully. Peacefully. The torches were not a great idea, but I suppose they're not un-peaceful. The shields and the helmets ... well, self-defense is peaceful, right? But the clubs? The guns? Occupying an area with weapons while making threats is not "peaceful assembly".

spaginal 9y ago
I fail to see the violence in torches, regardless, I'm not going to get into specifics of clothing choices, but you can wear a super man outfit, open carry if state laws allow, or put on a dildo helmet if you feel like it. In our country you can protest in costumes if you'd like. Nothing states suit and tie only. If a first response is to assault someone for what they are saying or wearing instead of acting civil, maybe this country and it's constitution isn't for them. This goes for anyone involved.

chasing 9y ago

Only one side was celebrating racism and genocide. (And, weirdly, tiki torches.)

slg 9y ago

>Both groups were behaving violently I watched a decent amount of video on Twitter and Periscope of these protests and didn't see a single piece of evidence that showed violence incited by one of the counter protesters. I did see pictures and videos of the "Unite the Right" folks carrying guns, using hate speech, assaulting people, and committing terrorist acts. Do you have any evidence to show "both sides" inciting violence to the same degree or are you just repeating hearsay?