BS in aurora - Protesters March on Home of ICE Detention Center Warden

[iego]

He's talking about the larger picture, and the right to open carry, and in general to stand his ground.

-John

[Irving]

He's talking about the larger picture, and the right to open carry, and in general to stand his ground.

-John

No, he isn't. It's not standing your ground when you drive across town to "protect" someone else's property. Property that wasn't damaged. Right to open carry? What does that have to do with people protesting ICE?

What larger picture? Has anyone even read the article? Non-violent protest (per police), zero damage, three people arrested for blocking traffic.

Am I reading a different article than everyone else? What am I missing? The responses in the thread, and even the police chief's tweet don't make sense, within the context of the article posted.

[GilpinGuy]

Just my humble opinion here Sturv....I think many people (including members here) are just sick and tired of the government doling out tax dollars to people who really shouldn't legally be here, or be entitled to US Government benefits....or State bennies for that matter. This protest is a representation of the people who think we SHOULD just open the taxpayer checkbook to anyone who desires to be here.

So people get pissed, then they vent on forums where they feel they are among like minded individuals.

[Irving]

So all it takes is the mention of "ICE" and people get triggered in every direction. Got it.

[Eric P]

No. I'm talking about the HOA members banding together to toss this scum(protesters) out of their neighborhood.

[Squeeze]

Just my humble opinion here Sturv....I think many people (including members here) are just sick and tired of the government doling out tax dollars to people who really shouldn't legally be here, or be entitled to US Government benefits....or State bennies for that matter. This protest is a representation of the people who think we SHOULD just open the taxpayer checkbook to anyone who desires to be here.

So people get pissed, then they vent on forums where they feel they are among like minded individuals.

^^^ 100% THIS

[GeorgeandSugar]

Time to counter protest. Full open carry ARs in tactical operator gear defending the neighborhood from these scum. No right to assemble on private property, which HOAs are.

This came across my email from a friend. It is long, but at about 9 minutes it suggest what you said. Kinda interesting, because of what supposedly the government was evaluating.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aJh7Ye1Qvc8


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[Martinjmpr]

No, he isn't. It's not standing your ground when you drive across town to "protect" someone else's property. Property that wasn't damaged. Right to open carry? What does that have to do with people protesting ICE?

I have to agree here. Counter-protesting in this manner just plays into the hands of the lefties.

What larger picture? Has anyone even read the article? Non-violent protest (per police), zero damage, three people arrested for blocking traffic.

In this point I'll disagree a bit.

The purpose of protesting at someone's home - peaceful or not - is to send the message to that person or to anyone else in that organization that "we know where you live." The purpose is to intimidate anyone associated with ICE and to discourage anyone from associating with them in the future. That's a dangerous line to cross.

IMO this kind of escalation also shows how desperate the anti-ICE folks are. They know they are losing public sympathy so they have switched from trying to use sympathy to get people on their side and now it's just outright intimidation: "Don't associate with ICE or we'll do this to you!"

[Great-Kazoo]

No, he isn't. It's not standing your ground when you drive across town to "protect" someone else's property. Property that wasn't damaged. Right to open carry? What does that have to do with people protesting ICE?

What larger picture? Has anyone even read the article? Non-violent protest (per police), zero damage, three people arrested for blocking traffic.

Am I reading a different article than everyone else? What am I missing? The responses in the thread, and even the police chief's tweet don't make sense, within the context of the article posted.

Unfortunately it always starts off as a non violent protest . The protesters hope (as witnessed in the comments of the local papers and web sites) someone gives them an excuse to start getting more physical. Then as the crowds / protesters become more, the agitators show up. A small rock is thrown, which becomes larger rocks and other items airborne .

Like protesters actually trying to enter Brett Kavanaugh's home while he was being grilled on tv by democrats. OR people getting very vocal at restaurants or other public places where a R is eating or having a day out with their family.

Maxine Waters called for harsh actions against R's
https://www.npr.org/2018/06/25/62320...-confrontation

One can only turn the other cheek for so long.

[Gman]

I have to wonder what the response might have been if neighboring homeowners were armed and standing on their front porches?