westernjournal--2020-06-04--Op-Ed: Rioters Want To Undermine Justice, Not Defend It

As enraged mobs have turned to violence in recent weeks , their irrational intent is becoming clear : They want to bring about the end of the rule of law .
They don ’ t want justice .
They want revenge .
And they ’ re doing violence to the Constitution of the United States .
Right now , Americans of all political affiliations would do well to recall James Kent ’ s advice on dealing justice during periods of great moral upheaval .
Appointed chief justice of the New York Supreme Court in 1804 , Kent understood the necessary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of virtue in maintaining good order in a society racked by bitter division .
Back in 1811 in People v. Ruggles , he warned against the “ corruption of the public mind.
” “ We stand equally in need , now as formerly , of all that moral discipline , and of those principles of virtue , which help to bind society together , ” he wrote .
The Founders understood that a free people must discipline themselves .
Little Moral Difference Between a Rogue Policeman and a Rogue Mob There is little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rogue policeman and those of an enraged mob .
Both are out of control .
Both share the same reckless , rough-necked contempt for the rule of law upon which the rights to life , liberty and property of all human beings must depend .
Anger and outrage , when uncontrolled , can do nothing to restore and maintain legal protection for everyone .
The true basis of U.S. constitutional law exists in the unalterable , foundational principles of the Declaration of Independence .
These principles were endorsed in the Records of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law rights recognized through reason to be inalienable and to remain applicable across time and events .
When laws are no longer moored to moral principles , democracy itself is endangered , reduced to a fickle majoritarianism shaped by emotional attachment to the dominant ideological novelties of the day .
Without first principles , the law falls into disrepute .
It becomes irrational , relying on the political and social will rather than on reason and virtue .
RELATED : Herman Cain : The Distinction Between Peaceful Protesters and Rioters Prudence , Aristotle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other virtues .
Aquinas agreed : “ Moral virtue can not be without prudence because it is a habit of choosing , i.e.
, making us choose well.
” But for many decades now , violence has been justified in the name of dubiously designated social justice demands .
Since the late 1960s , too many Americans have been overly coached in the more extreme aspirations of social justice while remaining ignorant of the absolutely essential moderating virtue of social prudence .
Social Prudence Tells Us When To Walk Away To reach true @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When we march in the name of justice , when we mount a public protest against an injustice , when we participate in public demonstrations for what is right and true , we must exercise rational constraint .
We need the courage and good sense to walk away when our principles are hijacked and disrespected by aggressive mobs as they begin to loot and trash .
Walk away at the first window broken , at the first sign of looting , at the first pelting of bottles and cans , at the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident of arson , at the first shots fired , at the first assault on a police officer , at the first torching of police cars .
Don ’ t cooperate with violence .
Just walk away .
Don ’ t lend the support of your presence to those who are abusing free speech , abusing the right to peaceful assembly .
Reason requires of us prudent social distancing from inflammatory speech and actions proliferating violence and vengefulness .
When peaceful assembly threatens to be overwhelmed by exhibitionist bad behavior and the onset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Home ; Speak Out from Home We can and must fight injustice with words , not violence .
Social media is powerful .
Never before in history have we been able to access from home so many forms of public communication .
When peaceful public assembly becomes too dangerous , we can still put words to our principles and our arguments and propagate them in online responses and debates .
We can call up radio and television networks .
We can still write letters and sign petitions and lobby our representatives at all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong , clear community responses to injustice .
Even when peaceful assembly is sabotaged by violent anarchists , we can and must still uphold the Constitution by every other honorable means .
In Republics , Moral Discipline and Virtue Are Necessities In 1775 , John Adams wisely insisted : “ Public virtue can not exist in a Nation without private , and public Virtue is the only Foundation of Republics.
” In 1798 , he warned : “ Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people .
It is wholly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” James Madison agreed : “ To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people , is a chimerical idea.
” Later on , Judge Learned Hand , in his famous speech in New York City ’ s Central Park in 1944 , gave this same warning : “ Liberty lies in the hearts of men and women … it is not the ruthless , the unbridled will ; it is not freedom to do as one likes .
That is the denial of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overthrow.
” Regrettably , when we look at the thousands of Americans who have participated in the wild violence of these past days , we can see how disastrously their faulty education in both history and morals has failed them .
Don ’ t Trash the Accumulated Wisdom of Your Forebears Recent generations of Americans , irrespective of ancestry and racial heritage , have raised too many shallow egotists .
Their unrestrained passion for self-indulgence of all kinds has delivered self-inflicted wounds that have also wounded the great American venture .
The next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know and love their country and to exercise the self-discipline and moral restraint necessary to protect not just themselves but their families and communities .
As President Reagan once said : “ America has given a great gift to the world , a gift that drew upon the accumulated wisdom derived from centuries of experiments in self-government… Our gift is twofold : the declaration , as a cardinal principle of all just law , of the God-given , unalienable rights possessed by every human being ; and the example of our determination to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against every challenge through the generations .
Our declaration and defense of our rights have made us and kept us free.
” To remain truly free , all Americans , of every race and creed , must learn or relearn the inestimable value and integrity of that private and public virtue that so many of their forebears valiantly upheld even through the most perilous of times .
Like the best of their ancestors , they too must resolve to “ do justly , to love mercy and to walk humbly with [ their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The views expressed in this opinion article are those of their author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by the owners of this website .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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As enraged mobs have turned to violence in recent weeks, their irrational intent is becoming clear: They want to bring about the end of the rule of law.
They don’t want justice. They want revenge. And they’re doing violence to the Constitution of the United States.
Justice dies when mob rule takes over.
Right now, Americans of all political affiliations would do well to recall James Kent’s advice on dealing justice during periods of great moral upheaval.
Appointed chief justice of the New York Supreme Court in 1804, Kent understood the necessary role of moral discipline and the principles of virtue in maintaining good order in a society racked by bitter division. Back in 1811 in People v. Ruggles, he warned against the “corruption of the public mind.”
“We stand equally in need, now as formerly, of all that moral discipline, and of those principles of virtue, which help to bind society together,” he wrote.
The Founders understood that a free people must discipline themselves.
Little Moral Difference Between a Rogue Policeman and a Rogue Mob
There is little moral difference between the brutish actions of a rogue policeman and those of an enraged mob. Both are out of control. Both share the same reckless, rough-necked contempt for the rule of law upon which the rights to life, liberty and property of all human beings must depend.
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Anger and outrage, when uncontrolled, can do nothing to restore and maintain legal protection for everyone.
The true basis of U.S. constitutional law exists in the unalterable, foundational principles of the Declaration of Independence. These principles were endorsed in the Records of the Federal Convention of 1787 as natural law rights recognized through reason to be inalienable and to remain applicable across time and events.
Democracy Itself Is Endangered
When laws are no longer moored to moral principles, democracy itself is endangered, reduced to a fickle majoritarianism shaped by emotional attachment to the dominant ideological novelties of the day.
Without first principles, the law falls into disrepute. It becomes irrational, relying on the political and social will rather than on reason and virtue.
Prudence, Aristotle said, is the charioteer of the other virtues. Aquinas agreed: “Moral virtue cannot be without prudence because it is a habit of choosing, i.e., making us choose well.”
But for many decades now, violence has been justified in the name of dubiously designated social justice demands. Since the late 1960s, too many Americans have been overly coached in the more extreme aspirations of social justice while remaining ignorant of the absolutely essential moderating virtue of social prudence.
Social Prudence Tells Us When To Walk Away
To reach true justice we must exercise social prudence.
When we march in the name of justice, when we mount a public protest against an injustice, when we participate in public demonstrations for what is right and true, we must exercise rational constraint. We need the courage and good sense to walk away when our principles are hijacked and disrespected by aggressive mobs as they begin to loot and trash.
Walk away at the first window broken, at the first sign of looting, at the first pelting of bottles and cans, at the first act of violence, at the first incident of arson, at the first shots fired, at the first assault on a police officer, at the first torching of police cars.
Don’t cooperate with violence. Just walk away.
Don’t lend the support of your presence to those who are abusing free speech, abusing the right to peaceful assembly.
Reason requires of us prudent social distancing from inflammatory speech and actions proliferating violence and vengefulness.
When peaceful assembly threatens to be overwhelmed by exhibitionist bad behavior and the onset of aggression, walk away.
Go Home; Speak Out from Home
We can and must fight injustice with words, not violence.
Social media is powerful. Never before in history have we been able to access from home so many forms of public communication.
When peaceful public assembly becomes too dangerous, we can still put words to our principles and our arguments and propagate them in online responses and debates. We can call up radio and television networks. We can still write letters and sign petitions and lobby our representatives at all levels of government. We can organize strong, clear community responses to injustice.
Even when peaceful assembly is sabotaged by violent anarchists, we can and must still uphold the Constitution by every other honorable means.
In Republics, Moral Discipline and Virtue Are Necessities
In 1775, John Adams wisely insisted: “Public virtue cannot exist in a Nation without private, and public Virtue is the only Foundation of Republics.”
In 1798, he warned: “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”
James Madison agreed: “To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea.”
Later on, Judge Learned Hand, in his famous speech in New York City’s Central Park in 1944, gave this same warning: “Liberty lies in the hearts of men and women … it is not the ruthless, the unbridled will; it is not freedom to do as one likes. That is the denial of liberty, and leads straight to its overthrow.”
Regrettably, when we look at the thousands of Americans who have participated in the wild violence of these past days, we can see how disastrously their faulty education in both history and morals has failed them.
Don’t Trash the Accumulated Wisdom of Your Forebears
Recent generations of Americans, irrespective of ancestry and racial heritage, have raised too many shallow egotists. Their unrestrained passion for self-indulgence of all kinds has delivered self-inflicted wounds that have also wounded the great American venture.
The next generations of Americans must be taught to know and love their country and to exercise the self-discipline and moral restraint necessary to protect not just themselves but their families and communities.
As President Reagan once said:
“America has given a great gift to the world, a gift that drew upon the accumulated wisdom derived from centuries of experiments in self-government… Our gift is twofold: the declaration, as a cardinal principle of all just law, of the God-given, unalienable rights possessed by every human being; and the example of our determination to secure those rights and to defend them against every challenge through the generations. Our declaration and defense of our rights have made us and kept us free.”
To remain truly free, all Americans, of every race and creed, must learn or relearn the inestimable value and integrity of that private and public virtue that so many of their forebears valiantly upheld even through the most perilous of times.
Like the best of their ancestors, they too must resolve to “do justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with [their] God.” (Micah 6:8).
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westernjournal--2020-06-04--St. Louis Police Chief Breaks Down Over Violence of Riots: ‘Can We Make Some Sense Out of This?’

Those left in the wake of the violence perpetrated by rioters who claim to be protesting the death of George Floyd are left visibly shaken by their experiences .
And St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Chief John Hayden is among those heartbroken by tragedies suffered as a result of the riots .
Early Tuesday morning , not long after four of his officers were shot amid the violence engulfing the city , Hayden tried to make sense of it all .
“ Some coward fired shots at officers and now we have four in the hospital but thankfully , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he told local media .
Hayden began to cry as he tried to continue .
“ Can we make some sense out of this ?
Can we make some sense out of this ?
That ’ s all I ’ m trying to say , ” he said .
According to KSDK , two of the officers were shot in the leg , one was shot in the foot and the fourth was shot in the arm .
Each of them has been released from the hospital .
Rioters also threw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of which exploded on officers , at law enforcement personnel .
Hayden went on to describe how disturbed he was that many of these rioters were gleefully “ jumping up and down , ” “ high-fiving each other ” and “ flourishing pistols.
” “ You all might have some questions , but I don ’ t know what else to say .
This is horrible , ” he said .
One reporter did have a question , and it illustrated that things were even worse than the police chief was describing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ gunfire and rocks were being thrown at them , they couldn ’ t get to scenes of fires .
Talk about that a little bit , ” the reporter said .
Hayden responded by voicing his confusion over the rioters ’ intentions , given that the unrest started as a movement claiming to fight against injustice and racism .
“ Well , the same individuals went in there and stole , looted , the 7-Eleven and then set it on fire , ” he said .
“ So again , what I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and theft , because what does stealing have to do with any of this .
So folks came down there just to steal , just to destroy property and just to hurt officers .
That was the purpose of their coming.
” Despite the great amounts of violence and damage that St. Louis looters and rioters have been responsible for , Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner has released every one who police have apprehended , according to Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt .
Nationwide , various politicians and celebrities have also helped facilitate the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At least 13 members of Joe Biden ’ s presidential campaign have made donations to the Minnesota Freedom Fund , a group that is using the funds to bail out those who have been jailed during the Minneapolis riots .
Various celebrities have donated as well : St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson made it clear on Wednesday that suspects apprehended on suspicion of committing crimes should not simply be immediately released .
“ It ’ s important to not send them right back out on the street and I know some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch .
“ So that is not something that is in control of the mayor ’ s office , or frankly , the police department who work extremely hard to make these arrests and deserve for people to be held so they ’ re not right back out there doing the same thing.
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Those left in the wake of the violence perpetrated by rioters who claim to be protesting the death of George Floyd are left visibly shaken by their experiences.
And St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Chief John Hayden is among those heartbroken by tragedies suffered as a result of the riots.
Early Tuesday morning, not long after four of his officers were shot amid the violence engulfing the city, Hayden tried to make sense of it all.
“Some coward fired shots at officers and now we have four in the hospital but thankfully, and thank God, they’re alive,” he told local media.
Hayden began to cry as he tried to continue.
“Can we make some sense out of this? Can we make some sense out of this? That’s all I’m trying to say,” he said.
According to KSDK, two of the officers were shot in the leg, one was shot in the foot and the fourth was shot in the arm. Each of them has been released from the hospital.
Rioters also threw bottles, rocks and fireworks, some of which exploded on officers, at law enforcement personnel.
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Hayden went on to describe how disturbed he was that many of these rioters were gleefully “jumping up and down,” “high-fiving each other” and “flourishing pistols.”
An exasperated @SLMPD Chief John Hayden speaks about four officers shot during Monday night’s protests in downtown St. Louis. pic.twitter.com/T9bEU26xPv — Robert Cohen (@kodacohen) June 2, 2020
“You all might have some questions, but I don’t know what else to say. This is horrible,” he said.
One reporter did have a question, and it illustrated that things were even worse than the police chief was describing.
“Chief, the firefighters were taking gunfire and rocks were being thrown at them, they couldn’t get to scenes of fires. Talk about that a little bit,” the reporter said.
Hayden responded by voicing his confusion over the rioters’ intentions, given that the unrest started as a movement claiming to fight against injustice and racism.
“Well, the same individuals went in there and stole, looted, the 7-Eleven and then set it on fire,” he said. “So again, what I don’t understand is all the destruction and theft, because what does stealing have to do with any of this. So folks came down there just to steal, just to destroy property and just to hurt officers. That was the purpose of their coming.”
Despite the great amounts of violence and damage that St. Louis looters and rioters have been responsible for, Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner has released every one who police have apprehended, according to Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt.
In a stunning development, our office has learned that every single one of the St. Louis looters and rioters arrested were released back onto the streets by local prosecutor Kim Gardner. pic.twitter.com/tMZVAyHssw — Eric Schmitt (@Eric_Schmitt) June 3, 2020
Nationwide, various politicians and celebrities have also helped facilitate the release of those arrested amid the unrest.
At least 13 members of Joe Biden’s presidential campaign have made donations to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, a group that is using the funds to bail out those who have been jailed during the Minneapolis riots.
Various celebrities have donated as well:
Just matched you . ???? https://t.co/lp0ZtdRvTX — Janelle Monáe, Cindi Mayweather (@JanelleMonae) May 28, 2020
Please join me in supporting the Minneapolis protestors by donating to the @mnfreedomfund. The freedom fund is combatting the harms of incarceration by paying bail for low income individuals who cannot otherwise afford: https://t.co/tFr8Jh7TUX — Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) May 30, 2020
Ooo they might need more money then. Make it $200,000 https://t.co/axuJnazJkU — chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) May 30, 2020
St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson made it clear on Wednesday that suspects apprehended on suspicion of committing crimes should not simply be immediately released.
“It’s important to not send them right back out on the street and I know some of that has been happening,” Krewson said, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “So that is not something that is in control of the mayor’s office, or frankly, the police department who work extremely hard to make these arrests and deserve for people to be held so they’re not right back out there doing the same thing.”
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westernjournal--2020-06-04--Stunning Announcement: All St. Louis Rioters Have Been Released from Jail

Lawlessness in St. Louis apparently has spread from the city ’ s streets to the district attorney ’ s office , as many of those who are accused of attacking the fundamental rule of law are being released from jail after being arrested for allegedly rioting and looting .
It ’ s the kind of thing you would expect to see in California , where a “ zero bail ” policy sets criminals free immediately after their arrests in some cases , or in New York , where “ bail reform ” sees looters also walk free despite their violent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s attorney general is livid after police officers risk their safety and their lives daily to protect St. Louis from violent mobs , only to see those people not charged with crimes and released from custody .
Early Tuesday morning , four police officers were shot in downtown St. Louis , the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported .
On Monday , David Dorn , a 77-year-old retired black police captain , was murdered in cold blood as he attempted to protect a business in his beloved city .
Nobody has been arrested for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers , but people are being arrested for other violent acts , which is a start .
But those people are being released as quickly as they ’ re being apprehended , according to Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt .
KMOV-TV reported Schmitt is calling out St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner for offering apparent immunity to rioters in the city , noting that 36 people who were arrested between Sunday and Monday for allegedly rioting and looting were quickly released .
“ In a stunning development , our office has learned that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looters and rioters arrested were released back onto the streets by local prosecutor Kim Gardner , ” Schmitt wrote Wednesday on Twitter .
Schmitt , a Republican , also shared a video documenting the mayhem occurring in St. Louis .
The 60-second clip shows a lawless environment with motorists speeding away from an inferno while gunfire engulfs the area .
RELATED : Paper Shares Video of Cop 's Death , Responds to Outrage with Debunked Allegations Against Officer “ There wasn ’ t one person looting and rioting and shooting at police officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s absurd , ” he told KMOV of the people who were released .
Gardner , a Democrat , responded to Schmitt ’ s criticism by blaming police officers and accusing him of attacking her for some apparent political gain .
“ We need the police to bring admissible evidence to charge .
My office can not issue any case when there is not admissible evidence .
Point blank , ” she said in a video defending her decision not to prosecute those accused of ransacking the city .
Gardner also said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ admissible evidence ” would be “ unethical.
” She further leveled an attack against law enforcement that leaves little doubt about which side of the law and order argument she sits on .
“ I ’ ve noticed that the attorney general is tweeting quite a bit about looters and rioters and not about the fact that we have a history of police violence in this city and nation , ” the city attorney said .
Gardner said the violence in the wake of George Floyd ’ s death last week in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people demanding “ accountability and change in our criminal justice system.
” With that kind of attitude from a prosecutor , it is no wonder that , by all appearances , the criminal mobs in St. Louis feel emboldened to destroy their community and attack police officers with little fear of consequences .
St. Louis now joins California and New York in seemingly siding with mob rule .
The three locations all have one thing in common : They are run by Democrats .
Schmitt is working to circumvent Gardner and the St. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to federal authorities instead , he told KMOV .
“ We ’ re working to assist with anyone that wants to cooperate with us .
And that ’ s why we are working with the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office , ” he said .
Until the city ’ s prosecutor is willing to support the rule of law , justice will have to be served by taking other avenues .
Schmitt wants to restore the rule of law to a city that now resembles a battlefield almost every night after the sun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apparently has chosen to use her office to advocate for social justice as the residents in her city are held hostage by domestic terrorists .
How many attacks on America ’ s law enforcement officers and citizens will Democrats tolerate before they are willing to do their jobs ?
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Lawlessness in St. Louis apparently has spread from the city’s streets to the district attorney’s office, as many of those who are accused of attacking the fundamental rule of law are being released from jail after being arrested for allegedly rioting and looting.
It’s the kind of thing you would expect to see in California, where a “zero bail” policy sets criminals free immediately after their arrests in some cases, or in New York, where “bail reform” sees looters also walk free despite their violent actions.
In Missouri, the state’s attorney general is livid after police officers risk their safety and their lives daily to protect St. Louis from violent mobs, only to see those people not charged with crimes and released from custody.
Early Tuesday morning, four police officers were shot in downtown St. Louis, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.
On Monday, David Dorn, a 77-year-old retired black police captain, was murdered in cold blood as he attempted to protect a business in his beloved city.
Police, family and friends march today in honor of retired St. Louis Police Captain David Dorn, killed fending off looters at Lee’s pawn shop on June 2nd. pic.twitter.com/IONTqBQsbC — David Mueth (@DavidMueth) June 4, 2020
Nobody has been arrested for the apparent indiscriminate shootings of law enforcement officers, but people are being arrested for other violent acts, which is a start.
But those people are being released as quickly as they’re being apprehended, according to Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt.
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KMOV-TV reported Schmitt is calling out St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner for offering apparent immunity to rioters in the city, noting that 36 people who were arrested between Sunday and Monday for allegedly rioting and looting were quickly released.
“In a stunning development, our office has learned that every single one of the St. Louis looters and rioters arrested were released back onto the streets by local prosecutor Kim Gardner,” Schmitt wrote Wednesday on Twitter.
Schmitt, a Republican, also shared a video documenting the mayhem occurring in St. Louis. The 60-second clip shows a lawless environment with motorists speeding away from an inferno while gunfire engulfs the area.
In a stunning development, our office has learned that every single one of the St. Louis looters and rioters arrested were released back onto the streets by local prosecutor Kim Gardner. pic.twitter.com/tMZVAyHssw — Eric Schmitt (@Eric_Schmitt) June 3, 2020
“There wasn’t one person looting and rioting and shooting at police officers that could have been charged? It’s absurd,” he told KMOV of the people who were released.
Gardner, a Democrat, responded to Schmitt’s criticism by blaming police officers and accusing him of attacking her for some apparent political gain.
“We need the police to bring admissible evidence to charge. My office cannot issue any case when there is not admissible evidence. Point blank,” she said in a video defending her decision not to prosecute those accused of ransacking the city.
Gardner also said prosecuting the alleged looters and rioters without “admissible evidence” would be “unethical.”
She further leveled an attack against law enforcement that leaves little doubt about which side of the law and order argument she sits on.
“I’ve noticed that the attorney general is tweeting quite a bit about looters and rioters and not about the fact that we have a history of police violence in this city and nation,” the city attorney said.
Gardner said the violence in the wake of George Floyd’s death last week in Minneapolis police custody is the result of people demanding “accountability and change in our criminal justice system.”
With that kind of attitude from a prosecutor, it is no wonder that, by all appearances, the criminal mobs in St. Louis feel emboldened to destroy their community and attack police officers with little fear of consequences.
St. Louis now joins California and New York in seemingly siding with mob rule.
The three locations all have one thing in common: They are run by Democrats.
Schmitt is working to circumvent Gardner and the St. Louis court system by taking the cases to federal authorities instead, he told KMOV.
“We’re working to assist with anyone that wants to cooperate with us. And that’s why we are working with the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” he said.
Until the city’s prosecutor is willing to support the rule of law, justice will have to be served by taking other avenues.
Schmitt wants to restore the rule of law to a city that now resembles a battlefield almost every night after the sun goes down.
Gardner, meanwhile, apparently has chosen to use her office to advocate for social justice as the residents in her city are held hostage by domestic terrorists.
How many attacks on America’s law enforcement officers and citizens will Democrats tolerate before they are willing to do their jobs?
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westernjournal--2020-06-04--Watch as Peaceful Protesters Swarm DC Rioter, Turn Him Over to Cops Before He Can Get Violent

More of this needs to happen if there is to be peace on the streets in America again .
On Sunday , several unidentified people attended a peaceful demonstration in Washington , D.C. , coming together in protest over the death of George Floyd .
During the rally , a few protesters intervened to stop another from potentially causing further damage to property — and possibly injuries as well .
A reporter for a Turkish news organization posted a video clip of the incident on Twitter : WARNING : The following video contains violence and obscene language that some viewers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group tackling a white man dressed in black , who was busting up a sidewalk in the nation ’ s capital .
The person obviously came prepared with tools , and although his motive was not clear , he clearly had destruction in mind .
It seems unlikely that the protester ’ s desire was merely to damage the sidewalk , leading one to believe that he was trying to take hold of some bricks to throw at buildings or even police officers , who have been targets of attack from lawless rioters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in turn , would likely have led to a forceful response from law enforcement , during which additional protesters who had nothing to do with any brick-throwing could have become involved .
The group of protesters , both black and white , spotted the vandalism as it happened , sprung into action and brought the man to the ground to keep any of that from happening .
They then dragged him over to the police , who took the person into custody .
The cops were all wearing riot gear , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few moments to realize what was going on because of the confusion .
This was an encouraging move by peaceful protesters who are demonstrating against police brutality over the May 25 death of Floyd .
Floyd was allegedly killed by a ( now former ) Minneapolis police officer who was fired and faces a charge of second-degree murder .
Since then , peaceful protests and rallies have occurred across the nation .
But violent riots have also erupted , which are not solving anything .
The First Amendment to the Constitution is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to gather and speak out against what they feel is unjust .
But it does not allow for destruction and violence .
When a protest results in brutality and rampage , then it loses its meaning and has no purpose .
Most conservatives would argue that the best response to such violence — like the best response to almost any situation — is one that involves government intervention least and individual responsibility most .
Thus , a group of protesters acting to protect themselves and their comrades from the use of force by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of force actually put into action a very conservative principle .
But don ’ t tell them that .
You ’ d probably be inciting further violence .
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More of this needs to happen if there is to be peace on the streets in America again.
On Sunday, several unidentified people attended a peaceful demonstration in Washington, D.C., coming together in protest over the death of George Floyd. During the rally, a few protesters intervened to stop another from potentially causing further damage to property — and possibly injuries as well.
A reporter for a Turkish news organization posted a video clip of the incident on Twitter:
WARNING: The following video contains violence and obscene language that some viewers will find offensive.
??? Protestors in DC handed the white dude who was about to provocate the protest to the police. He has been arrested and taken away. #DCProtests #Riot #BLACK_LIVES_MATTERS pic.twitter.com/mMxvaPaezW — Safvan Allahverdi (@s_Allahverdi) May 31, 2020
It shows the group tackling a white man dressed in black, who was busting up a sidewalk in the nation’s capital.
The person obviously came prepared with tools, and although his motive was not clear, he clearly had destruction in mind.
It seems unlikely that the protester’s desire was merely to damage the sidewalk, leading one to believe that he was trying to take hold of some bricks to throw at buildings or even police officers, who have been targets of attack from lawless rioters over the past several days.
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That, in turn, would likely have led to a forceful response from law enforcement, during which additional protesters who had nothing to do with any brick-throwing could have become involved.
The group of protesters, both black and white, spotted the vandalism as it happened, sprung into action and brought the man to the ground to keep any of that from happening.
They then dragged him over to the police, who took the person into custody.
The cops were all wearing riot gear, and it appeared as if it took them a few moments to realize what was going on because of the confusion.
This was an encouraging move by peaceful protesters who are demonstrating against police brutality over the May 25 death of Floyd.
Floyd was allegedly killed by a (now former) Minneapolis police officer who was fired and faces a charge of second-degree murder.
Since then, peaceful protests and rallies have occurred across the nation. But violent riots have also erupted, which are not solving anything.
The First Amendment to the Constitution is clear and protects the rights of people to gather and speak out against what they feel is unjust. But it does not allow for destruction and violence. When a protest results in brutality and rampage, then it loses its meaning and has no purpose.
Most conservatives would argue that the best response to such violence — like the best response to almost any situation — is one that involves government intervention least and individual responsibility most. Thus, a group of protesters acting to protect themselves and their comrades from the use of force by eliminating the potential cause for such use of force actually put into action a very conservative principle.
But don’t tell them that. You’d probably be inciting further violence.
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westernjournal--2020-06-04--‘Blackout Tuesday’ Post Sparks Leftist Outrage Toward Washington Redskins: ‘Change Your Name’

If you were on social media at all on Tuesday , you probably noticed black squares filling your feed with the hashtag # BlackoutTuesday .
The trend originally began under the hashtag # TheShowMustBePaused as a way to disrupt the music industry “ that has profited predominantly from Black art ” for a day , The New York Times reported .
However , the blackout initiative was quickly adopted as # BlackoutTuesday by social media users , mainly on Instagram , as a way to “ stand in solidarity ” with the Black Lives Matter movement , with many pausing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and instead posting a black box .
Several football teams , from the San Francisco 49ers to the Washington Redskins , participated in the trend .
You would think that anybody in support of the movement would be thrilled to have another participant , but that wasn ’ t the case when the Redskins tried to join in .
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez saw the NFL team ’ s tweet as an opportunity to call the team out for its name — which has been a controversial topic since it was changed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Redskins in 1933 .
“ Want to really stand for racial justice ?
Change your name , ” Ocasio-Cortez tweeted .
Ocasio-Cortez wasn ’ t the only person to call the team out for its “ racist ” name .
“ How about starting with blacking out your logo and change your teams racist nickname .
That ’ s how you can combat racism .
Look in the damn mirror , ” former NFL player and Oscar-winning filmmaker Matthew Cherry tweeted .
It ’ s no surprise that the Redskins received backlash for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of times the team name has been attacked over the years for being “ racist.
” Activists have attempted to get the controversial name changed for decades through petitions and lawsuits , claiming the name is offensive and has a “ racially derogatory ” connotation toward Native Americans .
RELATED : Recent Games Reveal How the NFL 's Overtime Structure Needs an Overhaul In 2004 , however , the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania conducted a poll to determine whether Native Americans actually found the name offensive .
Only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ telephone poll surveyed a random sample of 768 Native American adults in the contiguous United States between Oct. 7 , 2003 , and Sept. 20 , 2004 , with a margin of error of +/- 2 percentage points .
Another telephone poll conducted by The Washington Post between Dec. 16 , 2015 , and April 12 , 2016 , determined nine out of 10 Native Americans did not find the NFL team ’ s name offensive .
The poll surveyed a random sample of 504 Native American adults across the country with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points Daniel Snyder , the owner of the Redskins , celebrated the results of the 2016 poll .
“ The Washington Redskins team , our fans and community have always believed our name represents honor , respect and pride , ” Snyder said , according to The Post .
“ Today ’ s Washington Post polling shows Native Americans agree .
We are gratified by this overwhelming support from the Native American community , and the team will proudly carry the Redskins name.
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If you were on social media at all on Tuesday, you probably noticed black squares filling your feed with the hashtag #BlackoutTuesday.
The trend originally began under the hashtag #TheShowMustBePaused as a way to disrupt the music industry “that has profited predominantly from Black art” for a day, The New York Times reported.
However, the blackout initiative was quickly adopted as #BlackoutTuesday by social media users, mainly on Instagram, as a way to “stand in solidarity” with the Black Lives Matter movement, with many pausing typical social media posts for a day and instead posting a black box.
Several football teams, from the San Francisco 49ers to the Washington Redskins, participated in the trend.
You would think that anybody in support of the movement would be thrilled to have another participant, but that wasn’t the case when the Redskins tried to join in.
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez saw the NFL team’s tweet as an opportunity to call the team out for its name — which has been a controversial topic since it was changed from the Boston Braves to the Boston Redskins in 1933.
“Want to really stand for racial justice? Change your name,” Ocasio-Cortez tweeted.
Want to really stand for racial justice? Change your name. https://t.co/XTlIJrfNx4 — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) June 2, 2020
Ocasio-Cortez wasn’t the only person to call the team out for its “racist” name.
“How about starting with blacking out your logo and change your teams racist nickname. That’s how you can combat racism. Look in the damn mirror,” former NFL player and Oscar-winning filmmaker Matthew Cherry tweeted.
How about starting with blacking out your logo and change your teams racist nickname. That’s how you can help combat racism. Look in the damn mirror. — Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) June 2, 2020
It’s no surprise that the Redskins received backlash for participating in #BlackoutTuesday considering the number of times the team name has been attacked over the years for being “racist.”
Activists have attempted to get the controversial name changed for decades through petitions and lawsuits, claiming the name is offensive and has a “racially derogatory” connotation toward Native Americans.
In 2004, however, the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania conducted a poll to determine whether Native Americans actually found the name offensive.
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Only 9 percent said they did. The telephone poll surveyed a random sample of 768 Native American adults in the contiguous United States between Oct. 7, 2003, and Sept. 20, 2004, with a margin of error of +/- 2 percentage points.
Another telephone poll conducted by The Washington Post between Dec. 16, 2015, and April 12, 2016, determined nine out of 10 Native Americans did not find the NFL team’s name offensive. The poll surveyed a random sample of 504 Native American adults across the country with a margin of error of +/- 5.5 percentage points
Daniel Snyder, the owner of the Redskins, celebrated the results of the 2016 poll.
“The Washington Redskins team, our fans and community have always believed our name represents honor, respect and pride,” Snyder said, according to The Post.
“Today’s Washington Post polling shows Native Americans agree. We are gratified by this overwhelming support from the Native American community, and the team will proudly carry the Redskins name.”
The team has not yet responded to the backlash it received over the #BlackoutTuesday tweet.
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westernjournal--2020-06-04--Protesters Declare Victory After Police Abandon Curfew Enforcement

Detroit ’ s attempt to control protesters has collapsed as the city ’ s police chief announced he would refuse to enforce a strict curfew placed on residents .
The real story , however , appears to be what protesters did after law enforcement confirmed the curfew would not be enforced .
While watching a demonstration Wednesday evening , Chief James Craig of the Detroit Police Department reassured peaceful protesters that he would not steamroll their rights .
“ I support the voice .
I support the peaceful protest , ” Craig said , according to the Detroit Free Press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m seeing now .
Right now , I want to support these young people having their voices heard .
Democratic Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan ’ s curfew , which was ordered to prevent looting and widespread violence seen across other American cities , was made effectively powerless that evening .
Instead of lawless chaos , protesters peacefully marched for hours .
Video captured the scene as crowds of people moved around Detroit hours after Duggan ’ s now-toothless curfew took effect at 8 p.m. local time .
Although Detroit saw its share @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tumultuous events of last week and earlier this week , Wednesday ’ s massive protest was different .
Despite lasting hours past curfew , Wednesday ’ s peaceful demonstration didn ’ t result result in police issuing any tickets or making any arrests , according to the Free Press .
There was also no looting , though protesters had largely stayed away from such behavior prior to Wednesday as well , WDIV-TV reported .
RELATED : Cruz Blasts Stelter 's Partisan Double Standard After Getting Mocked for Deleting Tweet When compared to ongoing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it becomes obvious that Chief Craig made the right call by de-escalating tensions .
The peaceful protest also highlights an uncomfortable truth that government leaders aren ’ t likely to admit anytime soon .
When given liberty and freedom , the overwhelming majority of Americans are more than capable of acting responsibly and safely .
Whether it ’ s COVID-19 lockdowns or curfews to prevent looting , the harsh restrictions seem to only make matters worse .
The peaceful turn of events in Detroit comes as further proof that reckless restrictions imposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but trample on citizens ’ constitutional rights .
With the chaos far from over in some places , the Wednesday actions of the Detroit police should serve as an example to departments nationwide .
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Detroit’s attempt to control protesters has collapsed as the city’s police chief announced he would refuse to enforce a strict curfew placed on residents.
The real story, however, appears to be what protesters did after law enforcement confirmed the curfew would not be enforced.
While watching a demonstration Wednesday evening, Chief James Craig of the Detroit Police Department reassured peaceful protesters that he would not steamroll their rights.
“I support the voice. I support the peaceful protest,” Craig said, according to the Detroit Free Press. “That’s what I’m seeing now. Right now, I want to support these young people having their voices heard.
“This is a day of celebration”
Democratic Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s curfew, which was ordered to prevent looting and widespread violence seen across other American cities, was made effectively powerless that evening.
Instead of lawless chaos, protesters peacefully marched for hours.
Video captured the scene as crowds of people moved around Detroit hours after Duggan’s now-toothless curfew took effect at 8 p.m. local time.
The scene at Michigan and Lafayette. Protesters still marching after it was announced the curfew won’t be enforced tonight by Detroit Police. pic.twitter.com/HJZb21KFHW — Casey Harrison (@Casey_Harrison1) June 4, 2020
Detroit police decided not to escalate with riot police today, and the protest is continuing peacefully through downtown. Because all escalation in these protests has been started by the @detroitpolice. Keep it up Detroit. #DetroitProtest pic.twitter.com/mTBAkKF7Hj — ekleezy (@ekleeezy) June 4, 2020
Although Detroit saw its share of police scuffles and arrests during the tumultuous events of last week and earlier this week, Wednesday’s massive protest was different.
Despite lasting hours past curfew, Wednesday’s peaceful demonstration didn’t result result in police issuing any tickets or making any arrests, according to the Free Press.
There was also no looting, though protesters had largely stayed away from such behavior prior to Wednesday as well, WDIV-TV reported.
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When compared to ongoing chaos in places like New York City, it becomes obvious that Chief Craig made the right call by de-escalating tensions.
The peaceful protest also highlights an uncomfortable truth that government leaders aren’t likely to admit anytime soon.
When given liberty and freedom, the overwhelming majority of Americans are more than capable of acting responsibly and safely. Whether it’s COVID-19 lockdowns or curfews to prevent looting, the harsh restrictions seem to only make matters worse.
The peaceful turn of events in Detroit comes as further proof that reckless restrictions imposed by city and state leaders do nothing but trample on citizens’ constitutional rights.
With the chaos far from over in some places, the Wednesday actions of the Detroit police should serve as an example to departments nationwide.
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westernjournal--2020-06-04--Actor Nick Cordero’s Wife Says She Was Told To Say ‘Goodbye’ But Husband Keeps Fighting

It ’ s been just over two weeks since Amanda Kloots sent out a desperate plea for prayers for her husband , actor Nick Cordero .
Cordero has suffered a plethora of complications after contracting COVID-19 in March , and the poor man continues to struggle with health issues .
On May 20 , Kloots posted an unusually short update , simply asking for help .
“ Mega prayers for this special man right now , ” she wrote .
“ God continue to grant miracles.
” Cordero has continued to fight , and Kloots is holding out hope that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , despite the dim prognosis the doctors have given him .
“ Everyday 3pm PST/6pm EST we sing Nicks song , Live Your Life , ” she shared on May 24 .
You guys have joined me now for 42 days , cheering Nick on to wake up and get off the vent.
” “ This rollercoaster has been a wild one with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows , but the support and energy that comes at 3pm ALWAYS puts me on a high !
” “ Thank you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
Thank you for the thoughts and prayers , the DM ’ s , the cards , flowers , help , meals and gifts .
We have had a tough week but Nick showed us yet again how strong he is and we are back on an uphill climb.
” She posts lots of photos of her husband , some featuring her with him or him holding their adorable son .
“ I miss him , ” she posted on May 27 .
“ Day 57 ❤ I remember taking this picture of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pedtrician appointment .
I was thinking , ‘ he ’ s the cutest Dad in the entire world ! '
” “ Nick wrote to me on Valentines Day , ‘ The future ’ s uncertain , the path is not always clear , but with you by my side I walk with no fear , ' ” she shared on Saturday .
“ It ’ s day 60 and I miss him more than ever.
” Kloots has said the fact that Cordero is still alive is a miracle , and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miracles every day .
“ I ’ ve been told a couple times that he won ’ t make it , ” she shared in her most recent update on June 3 .
“ I ’ ve been told to say goodbye .
I ’ ve been told it would take a miracle.
” “ Well , I have faith .
Faith that is small as a mustard seed sometimes , but that is all you need sometimes .
He ’ s still here and despite his odds gets slightly , slightly better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faith , there is hope .
Where there is hope , there can be a miracle !
Like my dad has said since day one , every day he ’ s still with us is a miracle .
I believe God is with us , with the doctors and with Nick.
” Kloots has also expressed her thanks for the prayers and well-wishes and her hope that they will continue as Cordero continues to persevere .
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It’s been just over two weeks since Amanda Kloots sent out a desperate plea for prayers for her husband, actor Nick Cordero.
Cordero has suffered a plethora of complications after contracting COVID-19 in March, and the poor man continues to struggle with health issues.
On May 20, Kloots posted an unusually short update, simply asking for help.
“Mega prayers for this special man right now,” she wrote. “God continue to grant miracles.”
Cordero has continued to fight, and Kloots is holding out hope that his story isn’t over yet, despite the dim prognosis the doctors have given him.
“Everyday 3pm PST/6pm EST we sing Nicks song, Live Your Life,” she shared on May 24. You guys have joined me now for 42 days, cheering Nick on to wake up and get off the vent.”
“This rollercoaster has been a wild one with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, but the support and energy that comes at 3pm ALWAYS puts me on a high!”
“Thank you for singing and dancing with me everyday! Thank you for the thoughts and prayers, the DM’s, the cards, flowers, help, meals and gifts. We have had a tough week but Nick showed us yet again how strong he is and we are back on an uphill climb.”
She posts lots of photos of her husband, some featuring her with him or him holding their adorable son.
“I miss him,” she posted on May 27. “Day 57 ❤ I remember taking this picture of Nick. We were walking to a pedtrician appointment. I was thinking, ‘he’s the cutest Dad in the entire world!'”
“Nick wrote to me on Valentines Day, ‘The future’s uncertain, the path is not always clear, but with you by my side I walk with no fear,'” she shared on Saturday. “It’s day 60 and I miss him more than ever.”
Kloots has said the fact that Cordero is still alive is a miracle, and that she’ll keep hoping for more miracles every day.
“I’ve been told a couple times that he won’t make it,” she shared in her most recent update on June 3. “I’ve been told to say goodbye. I’ve been told it would take a miracle.”
“Well, I have faith. Faith that is small as a mustard seed sometimes, but that is all you need sometimes. He’s still here and despite his odds gets slightly, slightly better every day.”
“Where there is faith, there is hope. Where there is hope, there can be a miracle! Like my dad has said since day one, every day he’s still with us is a miracle. I believe God is with us, with the doctors and with Nick.”
Kloots has also expressed her thanks for the prayers and well-wishes and her hope that they will continue as Cordero continues to persevere.
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westernjournal--2020-06-04--NYC Councilman Blames Police and ‘Racism’ if ‘Protesters’ Spread COVID-19

Remember all those years ago when health officials were warning the American people that any gatherings , no matter how small , would lead to the coronavirus ravaging and killing off thousands , if not millions , of people ?
Oh , wait .
That was only a few weeks go .
That ’ s very odd .
Now , a New York health official seems to think violent rioters are blameless for spreading COVID-19 during their large gatherings .
Instead , New York City Councilman Mark D. Levine , chairman of the council ’ s health committee , claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lives Matter protesters act irresponsibly .
He also , of course , blames police for using tear gas on the violent criminals and locking them up .
Apparently , he would much rather the police allow the rioters ’ brutal rampage to continue unabated .
“ Let ’ s be clear about something : if there is a spike in coronavirus cases in the next two weeks , don ’ t blame the protesters .
Blame racism , ” Levine wrote in a Twitter post .
“ And let ’ s remember that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : using tear gas , herding demonstrators into tight spaces , putting people in crowded jails.
” Levine seems to believe police force is unnecessary , completely disregarding how dangerous the riots have become , in New York and around the country .
RELATED : Dem Rep Caught on Hot Mic at Protest Saying He 'Would n't Care ' If He Were n't Campaigning Looting , fires and physical violence have been rampant among many of the so-called “ protesters , ” leaving multiple businesses , who were already on their last leg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Back on May 22 , Levine was much more critical of completely peaceful protests .
The protesters were calling for an end to the lockdown and Levine dismissed them outright , despite the increasingly dire economic decline that had pressured them to take action .
This wasn ’ t his only example of hypocrisy .
Early on , the health official had a much different view of the dangers of the coronavirus altogether .
The most egregious part of Levine ’ s stance , however , is not his hypocrisy .
Instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the ongoing violence his Twitter posts indicate , a sentiment that he shares with many members of the left-wing media at the moment .
So far , at least 12 people have been killed , according to the U.K .
Guardian , during riots and protests fighting the myth of systemic police racism .
In comparison , as Manhattan Institute fellow and author Heather MacDonald wrote in the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday , nine unarmed black men were shot by police during all of 2019 .
Turns out , the cure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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Remember all those years ago when health officials were warning the American people that any gatherings, no matter how small, would lead to the coronavirus ravaging and killing off thousands, if not millions, of people?
Oh, wait. That was only a few weeks go.
That’s very odd. Now, a New York health official seems to think violent rioters are blameless for spreading COVID-19 during their large gatherings.
Instead, New York City Councilman Mark D. Levine, chairman of the council’s health committee, claims American “racism” is making Black Lives Matter protesters act irresponsibly.
He also, of course, blames police for using tear gas on the violent criminals and locking them up. Apparently, he would much rather the police allow the rioters’ brutal rampage to continue unabated.
And let’s remember that the police are increasing covid risk by:
* using tear gas
* herding demonstrators into tight spaces
* putting people in crowded jails — Mark D. Levine (@MarkLevineNYC) June 3, 2020
“Let’s be clear about something: if there is a spike in coronavirus cases in the next two weeks, don’t blame the protesters. Blame racism,” Levine wrote in a Twitter post.
“And let’s remember that the police are increasing covid risk by: using tear gas, herding demonstrators into tight spaces, putting people in crowded jails.”
Levine seems to believe police force is unnecessary, completely disregarding how dangerous the riots have become, in New York and around the country.
What would you suggest they do instead? Projectiles are being thrown and other crimes are being committed. Do you have a solution or just gathering woke points? — AlecWood (@AlecWood) June 4, 2020
The @Target on Lake Street in Minneapolis is a scene of absolute destruction. It sold groceries. Necessities. Now it’s decimated. It smells. It’s unsafe. There’s broken glass. The effects of these riots in the communities will be felt for years. pic.twitter.com/Z4CG2Cq1P2 — Rob Smith ?? (@robsmithonline) June 2, 2020
Looting, fires and physical violence have been rampant among many of the so-called “protesters,” leaving multiple businesses, who were already on their last leg thanks to the coronavirus, absolutely devastated.
Back on May 22, Levine was much more critical of completely peaceful protests.
Anti-lockdown protest. Few masks. Lots of kids. Trump signs and villifacation of the media. No this is not Michigan. It’s Long Island, a few miles from NYC. https://t.co/uZRpTTm6op — Mark D. Levine (@MarkLevineNYC) May 15, 2020
The protesters were calling for an end to the lockdown and Levine dismissed them outright, despite the increasingly dire economic decline that had pressured them to take action.
This wasn’t his only example of hypocrisy. Early on, the health official had a much different view of the dangers of the coronavirus altogether.
In powerful show of defiance of #coronavirus scare, huge crowds gathering in NYC’s Chinatown for ceremony ahead of annual #LunarNewYear parade. Chants of “be strong Wuhan!” If you are staying away, you are missing out! pic.twitter.com/NGBUAfHWpl — Mark D. Levine (@MarkLevineNYC) February 9, 2020
The most egregious part of Levine’s stance, however, is not his hypocrisy. Instead, it’s the tacit approval of the ongoing violence his Twitter posts indicate, a sentiment that he shares with many members of the left-wing media at the moment.
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So far, at least 12 people have been killed, according to the U.K. Guardian, during riots and protests fighting the myth of systemic police racism.
In comparison, as Manhattan Institute fellow and author Heather MacDonald wrote in the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, nine unarmed black men were shot by police during all of 2019.
Turns out, the cure is officially worse than the disease.
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westernjournal--2020-06-04--According to NYT Writer, Destroying Property Is ‘Not Violence’

New York Times writer Nikole Hannah-Jones isn ’ t one to shy away from controversy .
Her decision to participate in The Times ’ far-left rewriting of history , “ The 1619 Project , ” makes that clear beyond a reasonable doubt .
As cities across America burn as a result of riots , Hannah-Jones ’ commentary has reached a new level of insanity .
According to her , “ Destroying property which can be replaced is not violence.
” In an interview Tuesday on CBS News about the protests — some of which have become riots — over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in police custody , Hannah-Jones said , “ We need to be really careful with our language .
Yes , it is disturbing to see property being destroyed .
It is disturbing to see people taking property from stores .
“ But these are things .
Violence is when an agent of the state kneels on a man ’ s neck until all of the life is leached out of his body.
” She argued that in ordinary times , “ any reasonable person would say we shouldn ’ t be destroying other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York Times writer justified the destruction that has engulfed America ’ s major cities because “ these are not reasonable times.
” Maybe Hannah-Jones does not realize it , but the violence and looting that she defended already have hurt racial minorities .
Brad Polumbo of the Washington Examiner highlighted this in an article Tuesday headlined “ Economic destruction from riots and looting will hit minorities hardest.
” Polumbo ’ s piece profiled Korboi Balla , a black firefighter who used his life savings to open a sports bar in Minneapolis .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ spirit of entrepreneurship that defines our great country .
Unfortunately , tragedy struck just days before Balla ’ s bar was set to open .
Looters and rioters burned it to the ground .
In a Facebook post May 28 , Balla ’ s wife , Twyana , busted the callous myth that businesses can easily rebuild , which the rioters , as well as Hannah-Jones , subscribe to .
RELATED : Stunning Announcement : All St. Louis Rioters Have Been Released from Jail “ I ’ m hearing people say F*** the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AND THIS IS ALL OUT OF POCKET !
!
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” she wrote .
“ Let someone come run in your home and loot for the cause then and let ’ s see you be ok with it !
” The idea that property “ can be replaced ” at the snap of a finger is beyond insane .
Rebuilding properties that rioters burnt to the ground will come with an enormous price tag .
Sadly , some properties and businesses will never come back .
It ’ s not like many of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have unfolded over the past week did not face any difficulties prior to the tragic death of Floyd that incited them .
Having to shut down because of lockdowns implemented due to coronavirus definitely caused a lot of economic pain .
Neighborhoods in Minneapolis , the site of Floyd ’ s death and the epicenter of the nationwide protests and riots , have been “ blighted by years of neglect , suburban flight and disinvestment , ” as noted in an Associated Press report Sunday .
The article described Lake Street , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minneapolis police station that burned to the ground , as a “ success story ” that “ residents and business owners ” spent “ the last 20 years working to revive.
” Now , one resident of the area worries that “ we ’ re back at square one.
” It ’ s not just businesses that have been destroyed during the riots .
A retired police captain lost his life while trying to prevent looting at a pawnshop in St. Louis early Tuesday morning — one of at least 13 people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to the AP .
The looting and violence justified by Hannah-Jones will always result in tragedy .
Make no mistake : Everyone should support Hannah-Jones ’ s First Amendment rights .
But her remarks , without a doubt , only encourage the destruction and looting of people ’ s property .
If President Donald Trump faces censorship from Twitter for “ glorifying violence , ” it only makes sense that Hannah-Jones should face some sort of blowback for her comments .
But she will likely face no consequences .
The Times has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ venomous firebrands .
Let ’ s not forget about Sarah Jeong , the Times columnist who sent out tweets speaking disparagingly about white people .
The New York Times certainly has a right to keep Hannah-Jones on its payroll in spite of her distasteful and dangerous remarks .
But doing so will provide just the latest indication that the “ Gray Lady ” has morphed from “ the paper of record ” to “ the paper of unabashed , rancorous left-wing extremism.
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New York Times writer Nikole Hannah-Jones isn’t one to shy away from controversy. Her decision to participate in The Times’ far-left rewriting of history, “The 1619 Project,” makes that clear beyond a reasonable doubt.
As cities across America burn as a result of riots, Hannah-Jones’ commentary has reached a new level of insanity.
According to her, “Destroying property which can be replaced is not violence.”
In an interview Tuesday on CBS News about the protests — some of which have become riots — over the May 25 death of George Floyd while in police custody, Hannah-Jones said, “We need to be really careful with our language. Yes, it is disturbing to see property being destroyed. It is disturbing to see people taking property from stores.
“But these are things. Violence is when an agent of the state kneels on a man’s neck until all of the life is leached out of his body.”
She argued that in ordinary times, “any reasonable person would say we shouldn’t be destroying other people’s property.”
But the New York Times writer justified the destruction that has engulfed America’s major cities because “these are not reasonable times.”
Maybe Hannah-Jones does not realize it, but the violence and looting that she defended already have hurt racial minorities.
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Brad Polumbo of the Washington Examiner highlighted this in an article Tuesday headlined “Economic destruction from riots and looting will hit minorities hardest.”
Polumbo’s piece profiled Korboi Balla, a black firefighter who used his life savings to open a sports bar in Minneapolis.
Balla epitomizes the American dream and the spirit of entrepreneurship that defines our great country.
Unfortunately, tragedy struck just days before Balla’s bar was set to open. Looters and rioters burned it to the ground.
In a Facebook post May 28, Balla’s wife, Twyana, busted the callous myth that businesses can easily rebuild, which the rioters, as well as Hannah-Jones, subscribe to.
“I’m hearing people say F*** the business they have insurance WELL WE DONT AND THIS IS ALL OUT OF POCKET!!!” she wrote. “Let someone come run in your home and loot for the cause then and let’s see you be ok with it!”
The idea that property “can be replaced” at the snap of a finger is beyond insane. Rebuilding properties that rioters burnt to the ground will come with an enormous price tag. Sadly, some properties and businesses will never come back.
It’s not like many of the businesses damaged in the riots that have unfolded over the past week did not face any difficulties prior to the tragic death of Floyd that incited them. Having to shut down because of lockdowns implemented due to coronavirus definitely caused a lot of economic pain.
Neighborhoods in Minneapolis, the site of Floyd’s death and the epicenter of the nationwide protests and riots, have been “blighted by years of neglect, suburban flight and disinvestment,” as noted in an Associated Press report Sunday.
The article described Lake Street, which is in the same neighborhood as the Minneapolis police station that burned to the ground, as a “success story” that “residents and business owners” spent “the last 20 years working to revive.”
Now, one resident of the area worries that “we’re back at square one.”
It’s not just businesses that have been destroyed during the riots. A retired police captain lost his life while trying to prevent looting at a pawnshop in St. Louis early Tuesday morning — one of at least 13 people who have died in the Floyd unrest, according to the AP. The looting and violence justified by Hannah-Jones will always result in tragedy.
Make no mistake: Everyone should support Hannah-Jones’s First Amendment rights. But her remarks, without a doubt, only encourage the destruction and looting of people’s property.
If President Donald Trump faces censorship from Twitter for “glorifying violence,” it only makes sense that Hannah-Jones should face some sort of blowback for her comments.
But she will likely face no consequences. The Times has no shame when it comes to hiring venomous firebrands. Let’s not forget about Sarah Jeong, the Times columnist who sent out tweets speaking disparagingly about white people.
The New York Times certainly has a right to keep Hannah-Jones on its payroll in spite of her distasteful and dangerous remarks. But doing so will provide just the latest indication that the “Gray Lady” has morphed from “the paper of record” to “the paper of unabashed, rancorous left-wing extremism.”
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westernjournal--2020-06-04--Health Officials: Infamous Lake of the Ozarks Crowds Did Not Cause COVID-19 Spike

Missouri ’ s much-criticized Memorial Day bash has not resulted in any coronavirus infections , according to state officials .
Images of hundreds of people gathered in close proximity at parties in the Lake of the Ozarks in the central part of the state went viral online last month , which led to widespread condemnation of the crowds .
Despite the crowds not practicing social distancing and congregating in large numbers without wearing masks , no COVID-19 cases have been linked to the fun in the sun .
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported the news , citing a statement from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked if there were cases linked to the mass gathering of people , Dr. Randall Williams , the director of the state ’ s Department of Health and Senior Services , said there were not .
“ The answer , to our knowledge , is no , ” Williams said .
Officials in Missouri ordered those who attended the parties to quarantine themselves for 14 days amid a national outcry , KSNF reported .
One man in Boone County , Missouri , who did attend the holiday festivities tested positive for the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been linked to the gatherings .
The infected person also apparently did not infect others , to the knowledge of health officials .
The news comes nearly two weeks after many speculated that the crowds would lead to widespread sickness .
The condemnation was almost universal , with those enjoying outdoor recreation being branded as irresponsible or selfish .
On ABC ’ s “ The View , ” co-host Meghan McCain compared those enjoying recreational outdoor activities to “ Girls Gone Wild ” partiers .
“ I think I ’ m just confused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these states , like in the Ozarks , have decided that they are going to do herd immunity and haven ’ t told the rest of the country , then I would like to know , ” the daughter of late the Arizona Sen. John McCain said .
CNN ’ s reporting on the festivities also led to widespread mockery and ridicule of the people in the images .
A search of the term “ Missouri ” on CNN ’ s website revealed that as of Thursday afternoon , the network has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no infections have been linked to the gatherings .
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Missouri’s much-criticized Memorial Day bash has not resulted in any coronavirus infections, according to state officials.
Images of hundreds of people gathered in close proximity at parties in the Lake of the Ozarks in the central part of the state went viral online last month, which led to widespread condemnation of the crowds.
No covid concerns at the lake of the ozarks? #loto pic.twitter.com/Yrb4UNM64u — Scott Pasmore (@scottpasmoretv) May 24, 2020
Despite the crowds not practicing social distancing and congregating in large numbers without wearing masks, no COVID-19 cases have been linked to the fun in the sun.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported the news, citing a statement from a top public health official.
When asked if there were cases linked to the mass gathering of people, Dr. Randall Williams, the director of the state’s Department of Health and Senior Services, said there were not.
“The answer, to our knowledge, is no,” Williams said.
Officials in Missouri ordered those who attended the parties to quarantine themselves for 14 days amid a national outcry, KSNF reported.
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One man in Boone County, Missouri, who did attend the holiday festivities tested positive for the virus, but that case hasn’t been linked to the gatherings.
The infected person also apparently did not infect others, to the knowledge of health officials.
The news comes nearly two weeks after many speculated that the crowds would lead to widespread sickness.
The condemnation was almost universal, with those enjoying outdoor recreation being branded as irresponsible or selfish.
On ABC’s “The View,” co-host Meghan McCain compared those enjoying recreational outdoor activities to “Girls Gone Wild” partiers.
“I think I’m just confused at the insensitivity. And if some of these states, like in the Ozarks, have decided that they are going to do herd immunity and haven’t told the rest of the country, then I would like to know,” the daughter of late the Arizona Sen. John McCain said.
CNN’s reporting on the festivities also led to widespread mockery and ridicule of the people in the images.
Video showing partiers crowded together in a pool at the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, has raised concerns about a lack of social distancing https://t.co/0ctd6jspDs — CNN (@CNN) May 25, 2020
Covidiots are selfish. They don’t care who they hurt or kill. — Terri????? (@terriandgray) May 25, 2020
Probably Trump supporters! That will be good for the election! — Cindy LeeGee (@clgahn) May 25, 2020
Well in 7 to 14 days we’ll see how well this little experiment went. However if it goes awry there will be no propaganda spin to save this administration from the potential death toll. What did the Republicans say…The old should give their lives to open the economy — Michael Hawkins (@mhawk1220) May 25, 2020
A search of the term “Missouri” on CNN’s website revealed that as of Thursday afternoon, the network has not yet reported on the news that no infections have been linked to the gatherings.
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westernjournal--2020-06-04--AOC Breaks with Party Again, Endorses Another Primary Challenger Over Powerful Dem

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez broke from the Democratic Party establishment and endorsed fellow New York Rep. Eliot Engel ’ s primary challenger following Engel ’ s gaffe at a recent event .
Instead of supporting the incumbent Democrat , Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Jamaal Bowman , a former middle school teacher from the Bronx .
“ This moment requires renewed and revitalized leadership across the country AND at the ballot box , ” Ocasio-Cortez tweeted .
“ Jamaal has dedicated the last decade of his life serving his community as a school principal and community servant , ” she added .
Engel , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is completing his 16th term in Congress .
Despite raising about $ 1.6 million for his re-election campaign , according to National Review , he has faced criticism for not spending enough time in his district during the current health crisis .
At a Tuesday rally in the Bronx protesting the death of George Floyd , who died May 25 in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck for roughly nine minutes during an arrest , Engel asked Bronx borough president Ruben Diaz Jr. if he could address the crowd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were too many people already scheduled to speak , Engel was caught on a hot mic saying that he “ wouldn ’ t care ” to speak if it hadn ’ t been an election year .
He later addressed the blowback he received following his comments .
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“ Of course I care deeply about what ’ s happening in this country , that ’ s what I wanted to convey .
I love the Bronx , grew up in the Bronx and lived here all my life , ” he said .
“ I would not have tried to impose on the Borough president if I didn ’ t think it was important.
” Ocasio-Cortez launched the Courage to Change PAC earlier this year to help progressive candidates in elections , which was seen as a threat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Contributions will be used to make early investments in progressive challengers that can even the playing field against established incumbents , and bolster progressive leaders in Congress who take difficult but righteous stands , ” the political action committee ’ s website reads .
“ All endorsees will embody the ideals of racial , social , economic , and environmental justice.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez broke from the Democratic Party establishment and endorsed fellow New York Rep. Eliot Engel’s primary challenger following Engel’s gaffe at a recent event.
Instead of supporting the incumbent Democrat, Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Jamaal Bowman, a former middle school teacher from the Bronx.
“This moment requires renewed and revitalized leadership across the country AND at the ballot box,” Ocasio-Cortez tweeted.
“Jamaal has dedicated the last decade of his life serving his community as a school principal and community servant,” she added.
Jamaal has dedicated the last decade of his life serving his community as a school principal and community servant. I could tell you all about him, but he tells his story better than anyone else. https://t.co/36HhnlMWAl — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) June 4, 2020
Engel, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is completing his 16th term in Congress.
Despite raising about $1.6 million for his re-election campaign, according to National Review, he has faced criticism for not spending enough time in his district during the current health crisis.
At a Tuesday rally in the Bronx protesting the death of George Floyd, who died May 25 in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck for roughly nine minutes during an arrest, Engel asked Bronx borough president Ruben Diaz Jr. if he could address the crowd.
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When Diaz informed him that there were too many people already scheduled to speak, Engel was caught on a hot mic saying that he “wouldn’t care” to speak if it hadn’t been an election year.
“If I didn’t have a primary, I wouldn’t care,” Engel said.
!!! @RepEliotEngel heard on hot mic asking @rubendiazjr for a turn to speak, says twice, “If I didn’t have a primary, I wouldn’t care.” Diaz responds, “Don’t do that to me.” (h/t @News12BX livestream) pic.twitter.com/eQnkzLiEId — Emily Ngo (@emilyngo) June 2, 2020
He later addressed the blowback he received following his comments.
“In the context of running for re-election, I thought it was important for people to know where I stand, that’s why I asked to speak,” he told NY1 reporter Emily Ngo.
“Of course I care deeply about what’s happening in this country, that’s what I wanted to convey. I love the Bronx, grew up in the Bronx and lived here all my life,” he said. “I would not have tried to impose on the Borough president if I didn’t think it was important.”
Ocasio-Cortez launched the Courage to Change PAC earlier this year to help progressive candidates in elections, which was seen as a threat by establishment Democrats, Fox News reported.
“Contributions will be used to make early investments in progressive challengers that can even the playing field against established incumbents, and bolster progressive leaders in Congress who take difficult but righteous stands,” the political action committee’s website reads.
“All endorsees will embody the ideals of racial, social, economic, and environmental justice.”
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westernjournal--2020-06-04--Actor and Singer Chris Trousdale Dead at Age 34

Chris Trousdale reportedly passed away due to complications from COVID-19 on Tuesday , nine days shy of his 35th birthday .
Trousdale grew up in Dearborn , Michigan , and according to IMDb was drawn to the stage at the tender age of 3 .
At age 8 , he was in a successful Broadway version of “ Les Miserables , ” and by age 10 he was living in New York to pursue his Broadway career even further .
The young star got another big musical break early in life , in 1999 , as a member of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which included Jesse McCartney , Greg Raposo , Frankie Galasso and Matt Ballinger .
While the group only stuck it out three years before disbanding , they managed to release a song that reached # 48 on the charts , sell over a million copies of an album and earn a significant amount of fame .
He continued acting and singing , racking up projects with other big-name artists , including a part on the pilot of “ Lucifer.
” “ It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the passing of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 from an undisclosed illness , ” a message posted to his Instagram account read .
Citing an anonymous family member , meanwhile , TMZ reported that he had died of complications from the coronavirus .
“ He was a light to so many and will be missed dearly by his family , friends and fans all over the world .
“ Although it felt like he belonged to us all , the family is requesting that you respect their privacy at this time of grieving .
Should you wish to make a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ASPCA.
” McCartney also posted to reminisce on the bond they ’ d had and praise Trousdale ’ s talent and skill .
“ It pains me to say that an old friend , Chris Trousdale , from my early days in the music industry has passed away due to complications from COVID-19 , ” McCartney wrote on Instagram .
“ Chris had an explosively charming personality with boundless amounts of talent .
“ Together we made up two of the five members of a boyband called DreamStreet .
We were young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overwhelming love for music and performing.
” “ Chris , in my opinion , was the most popular among us , who had a way of drawing every eye to what he was doing on stage .
As an incredibly trained dancer , he would pick up an entire dance number in a matter of minutes ; something that would take the rest of us days .
I truly envied him as a performer .
“ We were a part of something people never get to experience in an entire lifetime at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Although we were a band for only 3 years , at that age , it felt like a lifetime and we built a real brotherhood.
” McCartney acknowledged that they ’ d gone separate ways in their careers , but still wrote fondly of his old friend , also extending his condolences to Trousdale ’ s mother .
“ My deepest sympathies go out to his mother whom I know cherished him dearly , ” he wrote .
“ RIP Chris .
I ’ ll never forget your smile.
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Chris Trousdale reportedly passed away due to complications from COVID-19 on Tuesday, nine days shy of his 35th birthday.
Trousdale grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, and according to IMDb was drawn to the stage at the tender age of 3.
At age 8, he was in a successful Broadway version of “Les Miserables,” and by age 10 he was living in New York to pursue his Broadway career even further.
The young star got another big musical break early in life, in 1999, as a member of the boy band “Dream Street,” which included Jesse McCartney, Greg Raposo, Frankie Galasso and Matt Ballinger.
While the group only stuck it out three years before disbanding, they managed to release a song that reached #48 on the charts, sell over a million copies of an album and earn a significant amount of fame.
He continued acting and singing, racking up projects with other big-name artists, including a part on the pilot of “Lucifer.”
“It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the passing of Chris Trousdale on June, 2, 2020 from an undisclosed illness,” a message posted to his Instagram account read.
Citing an anonymous family member, meanwhile, TMZ reported that he had died of complications from the coronavirus.
“He was a light to so many and will be missed dearly by his family, friends and fans all over the world.
“Although it felt like he belonged to us all, the family is requesting that you respect their privacy at this time of grieving. Should you wish to make a donation in his honor, please give to ASPCA.”
McCartney also posted to reminisce on the bond they’d had and praise Trousdale’s talent and skill.
“It pains me to say that an old friend, Chris Trousdale, from my early days in the music industry has passed away due to complications from COVID-19,” McCartney wrote on Instagram.
“Chris had an explosively charming personality with boundless amounts of talent.
“Together we made up two of the five members of a boyband called DreamStreet. We were young kids with budding talent who shared an overwhelming love for music and performing.”
“Chris, in my opinion, was the most popular among us, who had a way of drawing every eye to what he was doing on stage. As an incredibly trained dancer, he would pick up an entire dance number in a matter of minutes; something that would take the rest of us days. I truly envied him as a performer.
“We were a part of something people never get to experience in an entire lifetime at the tender ages of 12 and 14. Although we were a band for only 3 years, at that age, it felt like a lifetime and we built a real brotherhood.”
McCartney acknowledged that they’d gone separate ways in their careers, but still wrote fondly of his old friend, also extending his condolences to Trousdale’s mother.
“My deepest sympathies go out to his mother whom I know cherished him dearly,” he wrote. “RIP Chris. I’ll never forget your smile.”
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