shockedcanadian
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God Bless him.
He is a veteran of the force (and probably remembers a time when people were civilized and voiced their concerns without violence in America) and states clearly that his force will support all opinions and "sides" of protests so that they can exericise their Rights.
This certainly can't be easy in this environment, but, considering what the mayor stated that hate speech is not protected by the Constitution (which is incorrect), this position is one of honour, character and integrity and illustrates that the police are up to the task.
I may not like all of the hatred and anger of some of this speech, but as one very intelligent man said in a roundabout way "I may not agree with what you say, but I will die for your right to say it".
Cheers to Chief Marshman and the Portland police.
He is a veteran of the force (and probably remembers a time when people were civilized and voiced their concerns without violence in America) and states clearly that his force will support all opinions and "sides" of protests so that they can exericise their Rights.
This certainly can't be easy in this environment, but, considering what the mayor stated that hate speech is not protected by the Constitution (which is incorrect), this position is one of honour, character and integrity and illustrates that the police are up to the task.
I may not like all of the hatred and anger of some of this speech, but as one very intelligent man said in a roundabout way "I may not agree with what you say, but I will die for your right to say it".
Cheers to Chief Marshman and the Portland police.