…For decades since the Roe precedent was set, we have seen thousands of Americans travel to Washington, D.C., to protest in the annual March for Life peacefully. It is my hope that, given the shift in precedent, those who disagree with the decision will follow the brave example of my fellow pro-life citizens. In any society that continues to evolve, grow, and learn, people will undoubtedly be upset by change, progress, and decisions made by all branches and levels of government. Throughout our history, we have seen that sometimes those who are upset have every right to be. Often, these groups utilize peaceful assembly and go on to see meaningful action taken in their favor. However, we know in America that not every protestor on the street is correct. We must rely on the leaders we elect to differentiate this. Whether you agree with the cause or not, it is essential as a country to continue listening and creating meaningful dialogue with those we do not agree. Those who engage in this dialogue often create the most meaningful and substantial results for our society. Our history has proven that. Our Nation prides itself on its commitment to freedom. Freedom of speech, press, religion, and peaceful assembly are fundamental rights for which men and women have fought and died. We must continue to put America First by respecting the rule of law in our great Nation — and those who demonstrate peacefully. Read more: https://townhall.com/columnists/matthewwhitaker/2022/07/01/peaceful-protesting-n2609601 America is an exceptional nation. We were founded on a great foundation by our founding fathers and their Declaration of Independence and US Constitution. They expected that we would build a more perfect Union over time and we did. It was done through peaceful means using the 1st amendment and the protests to effect change were peaceful. We need to make sure that all change is made peacefully. When protests turn violent we need to make sure that their goals are not met and the violence is put down by whatever means necessary. People need to know that violence will only retard the progress they seek until the violence stops.
The author here makes great points. The 1st amendment is a glorious collection of inalienable God given rights. We are made a more perfect Union by following the likes of Rev. MLK Jr. and their message. We need to keep all of his dream alive.
It is through peacefully assembling in like minded association to air our grievances, speak freely, and petition the government for redress of grievances that positive change is brought about.
True but the proclivity of the secular progressive left toward violence in achieving their goals must be pointed out. The nation must be redirected toward the MLK Jr. model of peaceful protest and those of us who oppose violence as a means to effect change must make certain that those using violence achieve nothing as long as they engage in it. And if they up the ante then they who participate need to have their personal rights and liberties taken from them until they cease and desist and stand trial for laws they broke.
