DIVERSE GROUP Â ATTENDED THE “NO JUSTICE NO PEACE” PROTEST AT FOUR FREEDOM MONUMENT
Yesterday afternoon a few political people and a group of local citizens from all walks of life attended a peaceful but enthusiastic gathering at the Four Freedoms Monument.  Certain aspects of this event were reminded us of protests of the “Civil Rights Movement” of the ’60s, minus the folk singers.
Several individuals spoke on black lives matters, the need for social-political and economic change, their displeasure of the actions of law enforcement, and “No Justice No Peace.”
After a series of passionate speeches, the gathering peacefully marched from the Four Freedom Monuments down Walnut Street to the Civic Center.
A group Evansville Police Officers quietly stood by and observed the chanting protesters carrying signs that aired their grievances march by them in front of the Civic Center. Thereafter the majority of the protesters peacefully left the Civic Center and proceed to go home.
A few of the more outspoken protesters decided to stay a little longer at the Civic Center in order to continue to verbally express additional grievances to members of the EPD. Some of the remarks of a couple of the protesters became personal and insulting to members of the EPD. Members of the EPD stood quietly by and listened to the remaining protester’s grievances and insults.
A couple of the more jealous protesters became unruly and also attempted to cross police lines. One protester struck a police horse in the face and threw an object at a police officer.
Three adults and one juvenile were arrested. Some of the charges include battery on a police officer, disorderly conduct, resisting law enforcement, as well as other charges.
FOOTNOTE: Mayor Lloyd Winnecke (R), former Evansville Mayor Jonathan Winzapfel (D), State Representative Ryan Hatfield (D), and County Commissioner Ben Shoulders and City Council President Alex Burton.attended the event.  However, they didn’t join the protesters in the march to the Civic Center.
America is failing so badly.
It’s so sad.
We have the worst leader in the World in the White House.
The economy is in shambles.
1/5th of the Country does not have a job – 20% unemployment.
What happened? Who has been President the last 4 years?
I’m glad to see our local leaders trying. Thank you.
Don’t worry.
Once Chauvin is convicted, the rioters will return to clean up the mess, rebuild the facilities and return the loot!
I wonder what members of this “diverse group” said when they found out Obama had been a member of a viciously racist church for nearly 20 years?
I had this neighbor who married his cousin. He said things like Glen says.
Is it because you are a coward, or is it because you are too busy cheering on the Antifa rioters that you are hiding behind a fake identity.
Did you notice the UNEMPLOYMENT RATE is 20% Glen ? !!!!!
You need to work on something important, Sir.
Our ECONOMY IS A DISASTER !!
Trump’s failing bid for a second term in November is consumed by a backdrop of smoldering cities, 104,000 dead and counting in a public health disaster he failed to take seriously until it was too late and unemployment approaching Great Depression-levels.
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