I could not help but smile when I saw in the news that in Chicago there was a "peaceful demonstration," which is a constitutional right, went out of control and resulted in vandalism and looting.
To maintain control and reduce property damage and looting, the mayor called for a police presence. This on the heels of a call for defunding and reform within police circles.
I smile because who else can they call when there is lawlessness and damages caused by peaceful demonstrations even though a constitutional right?
Harry W. Patrick, Salt Lake City
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