We Can't Back Down
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (175667)
Boise, Idaho
June 10, 2025 2:46pm CST
One of our fundamental rights as Americans is the right to speak out. Coming together to peacefully protest is a way to challenge those with more power. We can't back down. All Trump wants is to intimidate the protestors.
The first time we let something overtake us and not fight back we lose ourselves as well as our freedom. We have to fight for what we believe in.
Even California Governor Gavin Newsom said that we need these protests, but they have to be peaceful.
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@kaylachan (78020)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Jun
If 2020 is anything to go by, we've proven that we're not capable of being peaceful. And, even if we are, someone's going to find fault with it.
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@kaylachan (78020)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Jun
@TheHorse Yes, then, too. but 2020 had some wild riots as well. Especially when Black Lives matter formed.
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@celticeagle (175667)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Jun
@kaylachan .......I hope they will be more peaceful this time around. All is lost if they aren't.
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@Ineeddentures (4021)
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11 Jun
I think sometimes it suits one side or the other when protests do not remain peaceful.
We do have to fight for what we believe in.
Of that there is no doubt
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@celticeagle (175667)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Jun
The LAPD had it handled. Trump didn't need to do what he did.
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@Ineeddentures (4021)
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11 Jun
@TheHorse
You would be a great freedom fighter.
And most likely get to kiss many more pretty girls
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@RasmaSandra (85910)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Jun
Just don't like all this stuff going on and I hope it does not get very violent,
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@celticeagle (175667)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Jun
I agree but there are always afew idiots who can't remain peaceful
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@TheHorse (227544)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Jun
@celticeagle I am OK with criminals being arrested and prosecuted. But Trump is still out there. It is so odd.
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@TheHorse (227544)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Jun
I am glad we have a good Governor here right now. He is patient and well-spoken. What Trump is trying to do here is a disgrace. I believe an Australian journalist was actually SHOT in LA in the past couple of days. Fortunately, I think it was a rubber bullet, and she will be OK.
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@celticeagle (175667)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Jun
I hope so. This is getting way out of hand. And judges can't do a thing. It's madness. I will stay indoors.
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@TheHorse (227544)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Jun
@celticeagle The madness has not reached where I live. Mexican, Asian, black, white, Indian, and etc. people get along here and go about their business. I don't know what would happen if Trump sent his troops in here in quiet suburban California.
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@LindaOHio (190998)
• United States
11 Jun
Didn't he order the National Guard to come to CA?
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@celticeagle (175667)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Jun
Yes, using a act in the wrong way. He had no right and the California didn't ask for his help.
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@LindaOHio (190998)
• United States
12 Jun
@celticeagle This doesn't surprise me one bit.
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@Nakitakona (56842)
• Philippines
11 Jun
We're a democratic country. People are free to dramatize their rights to assemble and voice their dissatisfaction or ill feelings about the government.
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@celticeagle (175667)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Jun
Yes, and the president needs to but outvuntil he's asked for help.
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@TheHorse (227544)
• Walnut Creek, California
19h
@celticeagle I do not understand this.
"to but outvuntil he's asked for help."
@celticeagle (175667)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Jun
Yes, and the LAPD had it handled. Then Trump butted in and sent in the guard. The governor said in an interview that there needed to be these protests, but they need to remain peaceful.
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@sallypup (64734)
• Centralia, Washington
12 Jun
@celticeagle I watched the governor speaking. He is a true leader.
@celticeagle (175667)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Jun
Yes, but the LAPD had it handled and down to just a few blocks until Trump sent in the guard and things got nasty.
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@jaylar (1549)
• Kingston, Jamaica
11 Jun
what I view are people objecting to the actions of ICE and showing solidarity with their neighbours. Trump has always hated Hispanics... go back to when his Daddy was building in Coney Island... that they were so stupid as to vote for him... well...
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