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NurseJackie

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8. I do not believe they are being arrested literally FOR protesting...

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Jul 19, 2021, 03:34 PM

Jul 2021

I do not believe they are being arrested literally FOR protesting (as the headline suggests) I believe it's more likely that they're being arrested for doing something illegal. That makes more sense to me.

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Women from across the nation are being arrested right now in Washington, DC, for protesting ... [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2021 OP

good truble . where was this police response on 1/6? AllaN01Bear Jul 2021 #1

Restrained by Trump** allies in the DoD. soldierant Jul 2021 #10

This group looks really threatening... Wheel chair could be an IED?? We have lost our way. nt Evolve Dammit Jul 2021 #2

WTF happened to our right to peacefully assemble? OMGWTF Jul 2021 #3

When did we lose our right to peaceful protest? Lonestarblue Jul 2021 #4

The question for me is: on whose authority? ananda Jul 2021 #5

Exactly, this is just intimidation, it won't stick Warpy Jul 2021 #6

ARRESTING PEOPLE TODAY BUT NOT ON JANUARY 6th? Jimvanhise Jul 2021 #7

I do not believe they are being arrested literally FOR protesting... NurseJackie Jul 2021 #8

Point remains. happy feet Jul 2021 #9

Lulz. NurseJackie Jul 2021 #11