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AltaGuy · 07-19-2014, 11:28 AM

It's unsurprising that some protesters became violent, but it doesn't make it right. I hope that everyone involved in the protests is more prepared to encounter provocation (on both sides) for the next one, and hopefully everyone realizes that violence is both wrong and does a disservice to the aims of the protest.

For what it's worth, apparently certain members of both sides were extremely provocative, well beyond just wearing an Israeli flag. Hopefully cooler heads will reign in those pushing things too far next time. I hope to make the next one.

07-19-2014, 11:28 AM	#105
AltaGuy AltaGuy has a magnetic personality and exudes positive energy, which is infectious to those around him. He has an unparalleled ability to communicate with people, whether he is speaking to a room of three or an arena of 30,000. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: At le pub... Exp:	It's unsurprising that some protesters became violent, but it doesn't make it right. I hope that everyone involved in the protests is more prepared to encounter provocation (on both sides) for the next one, and hopefully everyone realizes that violence is both wrong and does a disservice to the aims of the protest. For what it's worth, apparently certain members of both sides were extremely provocative, well beyond just wearing an Israeli flag. Hopefully cooler heads will reign in those pushing things too far next time. I hope to make the next one.