Earth to NYT...

by pkgoode

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Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020 Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020 at 12:28:01pm PDT

From today’s Times:

In recent weeks, right- and left-wing groups have clashed. On Aug. 22, a demonstration outside the U.S. courthouse in Portland turned violent as right-wing demonstrators, including Proud Boys members, clashed with Black Lives Matter protesters.

As much as I hate all caps and explanation points...BLACK LIVES MATTER IS NOT LEFT WING!!! IT IS THE FACE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT SINCE THE SIXTIES. The NYT editorial room notwithstanding, we have not reached the day where opposition to judicial murder is left-wing, right-wing, or middle of the road. When it comes to democracy, this is as essential as 50%+1 and not having to quarter troops in the home. If there is anything worth taking to the streets for, this is it.