Protesters throw flaming debris over a fence at the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse on July 22, in Portland, Ore. Following a larger Black Lives Matter Rally, several hundred demonstrators faced off against federal officers at the courthouse. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
city officials threatening to sue the federal GOVERNMENT over the INSTALLATION of metal barriers and fencing protecting the COURTHOUSE
The fencing was erected Wednesday to protect the courthouse in downtown Portland, according to Willamette Week. But it has since become a focus of protesters' attention after nearly two months of demonstrations, which at times have devolved into riots.
Since its installment, demonstrators have attempted to tear it down, throwing fireworks over the perimeter. In at least one instance, they lit a large fire between the barrier and the courthouse, according to social media and reports. City officials stated "Failure to remove the fencing would violate city code and administrative rules, “and will be subject to fines and potential legal action,” said the letter"
18 Comments
Cyndi
7/24/2020 10:34:38 pm
uhhhh calm down... suggesting these people be shot is alarming to me. Maybe take a Valium or something... or maybe get a mental health check up. If we don't like what another person is doing we don't just shoot them. It would be nice if people offered real ideas or solutions as to how to handle these people but we don't need people like you even commenting like that. You don't combat violence with violence. It makes you look like an extremist. Maybe you're ok with that. What if someone rioting shouted out on TV to shoot anybody not protesting with them? How would you feel about the suggestion from them that you should be shot? Asking for a friend.
Julie
7/25/2020 05:00:54 am
They should all be hosed down and up. When people's “rights” to protest include destruction of property, lighting shit on fire and threatening or harming police or others, there really is no other option. How anyone can be ok with this insanity is beyond comprehension.
Laura
7/25/2020 07:03:25 am
Actually what makes one an extremists is standing in large groups with umbrellas, and weapons and burning down and shooting people because they say ‘All Lives Matter’. Threatening business and still looting them and burning them. Taking over cities & pulling down statues. This is called communism.
Amanda
7/25/2020 09:59:49 pm
I am sorry but this isn't peaceful protests/demonstrations anymore. This is terrorism and needs to be handled as such. If it means they are shot 🤷♀️ it's what has happened with other terrorists... the longer we let this go on as okay the worse it gets, and then you'll be on your own to defend yourself... I wouldn't think twice about defending my family in any way possible if this was going on.
Frank
7/26/2020 09:28:40 am
I dont advocate killing anyone but lets be fair these "protestors" have blinded beaten stabbed and murdered already and to be honest for the city of portland to side with them is offensive ,and also just another part of their anti trump narrative
Bob McJones
7/26/2020 09:29:47 pm
You're an idiot. What part of fire-throwing RIOT do you not understand? Did you grow up where all you ever got were 'time outs' in a corner? You have no clue as to what is going on, none at all.
Scott D.
7/30/2020 03:06:12 pm
Ok .... if they do take down the fence, most assuredly federal officers & court personnel will be injured or killed! I’m not trying to be rude, but apparently you haven’t dealt with large scale civil unrest that includes deadly insurgents, have you? After all, they literally ARE hurting & killing people just because they disagree with their political views! Just look at the poor black Trump supporter who was shit in the head in front of his business a few days ago .... just for having a Trump sign! Yet, these “peaceful” protests are about fighting injustices & racism against blacks? Give me a break! This is about power & control so they can destroy our country & usher in socialism Furthermore, when the feds have exhausted all measures to stop these liberal thugs from destroying federal property & injuring/killing more people than they have already, their only remaining option is to use violence to stop violence! Unfortunately, they’ve turned this into an us -vs- them situation and it’s clear that our freedom depends on stopping them! It’s time to take off the gloves & fight fire with fire! Desperate times call for desperate measures!
David William Childress
7/25/2020 01:20:54 am
I completely and totally agree 100%
Lilylelani
7/25/2020 08:29:28 am
Female veteran that will fight for America on American soil. Even though I am 62 years old, I started getting back into fighting shape after several illnesses & hip replacement, and am up to 5-8 miles a day of cardio and weight bearing exercises, I will be armed and ready when the wolves come to the door. My children and grandchildren will not live in a Socialist-Communist country as long as I am standing! There are many of us “older” Veteran’s getting ready to defend America’s liberty. We have our own “factions” forming and we are stealth, waiting for the right time to strike down this Anarchies movement, we are the brave and proud that have stood for freedom wherever our government called for us to stand up, now we will rise and stand on our own when the time is right.
John
7/25/2020 01:08:50 pm
Yes shoot every person that is caught in the act of vandalism and destruction. They are sad excuses of people and should be put down . A dog bites someone and is gressive the system puts its down .same should apply here , when you act like animals get treated like animals
bob mcjones
7/26/2020 09:31:54 pm
I agree with you totally.
Casimir brodowicz
7/28/2020 05:44:40 am
Stop the anarchy. The government troops should do all they can to i point reserve order
Teri Johnson
7/24/2020 03:39:45 pm
I have been watching and listening, I live in WA and we are having issues too. At this point, I would leave. Give all the police a paid vacation, Give the federal forces a bonus and tell them thank you and go home. Let them burn and riot. When Mayor and Gov Brown call for aid, just turn off your phone. You can't fix stupid.
Patrick Degrasse
7/24/2020 06:01:37 pm
If they are too young to be arrested then arrest their parent.
bob mcjones
7/26/2020 09:33:30 pm
Seriously? What kind of clown are you? Arresting a parent won't solve anything, let alone stop it. 7/25/2020 06:00:20 am
These are not citizens of the USA, they are hatemongers, not good and caring people. The Police should not be held accountable for demented people. Get out the tanker, hose them down good and strong and then arrest them, put them in an empty prison and let them sit for a while, let them not eat, not get out, then they can protect each other and resolve the issues. Stupid is stupid, and when we let this continue unresolved because of ignorant officials, we let our police and other protection people take the blame for this stupidity, then we are at fault. So take a hard line, bring in Military to assist our Police Departments. If violent protestors don't like it, tough s---t.
Dan
7/29/2020 05:23:30 pm
Is the fence electrified yet? Is there concertina or razor wire on the top? Just be thankful they are not shooting first like in Randy Weaver's or David Koresh's cases. If the Feds don't do something, the next protest cold involve blowing something up and I am bot ready to see that happen. Just pray for peace! Leave a Reply. |
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