If people want to protest, to get out there and express themselves, as long as they do it peacefully, they should be encouraged to do so.
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We want people to have the right to express their concerns and frustration and protest in a peaceful manner.
People might not protest for overtly political or social causes, but when they can't feed themselves and their family, they will take to the streets.
Citizens who live or work near protest sites or marches have every right to be free of violence from protesters, and they should never be subjected to destruction of property.
This is America. Anyone is free to protest about anything they want.
If there is no threat to the lives of the citizens, our tactic will be to not intervene or impede members of the protest in expressing their will freely.
People have the right to protest - that's what democracy is all about. I have no problem with people exercising their democratic rights.
Any protester knows that the only way activism works is to get the people on your side.
The power of protest depends not only on how many turn out, but also on what legislative, judicial, and civil society institutions exist to enact the will of those marching in the streets.
Who can protest alone? Who dares rise up? It is not easy. One is all alone, and evermore shall be so.
Protest is OK. But protests, according to my King family legacy, should be peaceful.
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