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What is Peaceful Protest?

It's no secret that when word got around the news of the recent death of Jacob Blake, we would know that the civil rights BLM, "Black Lives Matter" movement would organize protest in response to the supposed killing of an unarmed black man, Jacob Blake. This tragic incident comes months after the infamous murder of George Floyd, who died during an incident with police officers. This protest incident occurred in Portland, Oregon, a city that has become infamous for its riots and Antifa activities. It did not surprise me when I saw the news that a supporter of the President, was shot and killed during an encounter with a BLM protester. This got me wondering, where have we gone as a society, when it comes to free speech. I asked myself if anyone ever truly read the first amendment and understand how much access it gives people. Some protesters say their behavior may be justified and that it is just peaceful protests going on out there in America. I believe, and have no choic