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To: mistermj who wrote (595677)	3/12/2016 2:37:24 PM
From: Copeland	7 Recommendations Recommended By Alan Smithee Honey_Bee John Katelew locogringo and 2 more members Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 794327

It's amazing how the media is justifying this. Apparently, Trump's removal of disruptive protestors at prior rallies and the throw down of that Time Magazine photographer after taunting a Secret Service agent is reason enough for MoveOn to prevent Trump from exercising his right to assemble and his right to free speech.

To: mistermj who wrote (595677)	3/14/2016 11:40:25 AM
From: Alan Smithee	3 Recommendations Recommended By D. Long FJB mistermj Respond to of 794327

It crosses gender and political barriers easily. Those who disregard history are bound to repeat it. Recall the riots in Chicago in 1968 during the Democratic Convention. From Wiki: After the Chicago protests, the demonstrators were confident that the majority of Americans would side with them over what had happened in Chicago, especially because of police behavior. They were shocked to learn that controversy over the war in Vietnam overshadowed their cause. [13] Daley shared he had received 135,000 letters supporting his actions and only 5000 condemning them. Public opinion polls demonstrated that the majority of Americans supported the Mayor's tactics. [29] It was often commented through the popular media that on that evening, America decided to vote for Richard Nixon. [30]