American mass protests, widespread through the US, have become a distinct characteristic of the 20th and 21st century by Americans involved in civil engagement. Each of the top ten attended mass protests have occurred since 1963 and four of the top five have occurred since Donald Trump took office.
In case you haven’t read the clause recently, here it is: The right to assembly is guaranteed by the First Amendment of the US Constitution: Congress shallmake no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or of the right of people to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
When the government sends armed police to break-up and or arrest peaceful demonstrations by Americans, something is going terribly wrong…
Reblogged this on K. D. Dowdall and commented:
Remembering what Democracy is all about is key to maintaining personal freedom within our constitutional democracy within our republic. Too many Americans have never been to a dictatorship country, so be careful what you wish for…it can happen here.
Glad to see that so many have liked this post. What is happening to all of us is either the beginning of our activism or the end of what so many have died for….
Reblogged this on K. D. Dowdall and commented:
Remembering what Democracy is all about is key to maintaining personal freedom within our constitutional democracy within our republic. Too many Americans have never been to a dictatorship country, so be careful what you wish for…it can happen here.
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Thank you, Karen.
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Reblogged this on charles french words reading and writing and commented:
This is an excellent post!
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Thank you, Charles.
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This is an excellent post!
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Something has, most certainly, gone wrong. Very very wrong, indeed. And this wrong must be righted with great prudence and haste.
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Thank you, Randy. Hope all is well with you and yours…. (PS, I just noticed I made a few typos on this post. I will correct asap)
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Glad to see that so many have liked this post. What is happening to all of us is either the beginning of our activism or the end of what so many have died for….
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