I am not making any judgments as to whether the force used by ICE against Renee Good and Alex Pretti was justified or not. There should be a fair and unbiased investigation, to make those determinations.
I have noted that news coverage of the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, Chicago and Minneapolis has made repeated statements to the effect that protesters have been "scuffling," "tussling," throwing rocks at law enforcement, trying to block law enforcement vehicles, and otherwise physically attacking law enforcement. In other words, they have been
"cruisin' for bruisin'." There is no excuse for that, and "protesters" who indulge in such conduct are asking for trouble and committing felonies.
In late 2002-early 2003 I took part in 4 massive protest marches against Bush's proposed war in Iraq. I also took part in 2 massive protests against Israeli policies in the Middle East. There were thousands of people and high emotions at all these events. However, at no time did I witness any "scuffling," "tussling," rock-throwing or blocking of law enforcement vehicles by the protesters, nor were any such tactics reported in the news media. There is no excuse for violence, property destruction or any type of law-breaking at these anti-ICE protests, or for any other cause by any left-wing or right-wing elements. People who want to protest should do so peacefully, write their Congressmen, and obey lawful instructions by police. If their undies are in such a bunch about their favorite cause, that they cannot keep themselves under control, they should stay at home.
