>Where in that article does someone say that violent demonstrations are free speech?
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>As usual, you are being obtuse and missing the point when it does not support your narrative. The question is do YOU think that these violent demonstrations are free speech? I suspect that your response will be something like "These demonstrations are not violent and they are free speech". Go ahead. Surprise me for a change....


Marcia, one of the problems here is the definition of violence. About a year or two ago, Melissa Harris Perry made a point that people shouldn't be charged with "violent crimes" when they destroy property but don't harm anyone physically. Many (including myself) disagree with her, but that has become a position from some on the left.