I would like to say also that out of that area but still downtown Portland, interviews with shop owners showed them saying that everyday they put up with druggies staggering into their shops or collapsing on the sidewalk and or vandalism. 911 does not answer – they go to a busy signal, or there is a recording. There are plenty of videos taken with smart phones and local journalists that show this is not a definitely not a peaceful protest.
It is also kind of silly to try to analyze one video as there are many, many – taken by many – to be found on the internet showing violence in this area. The people living there, in these apartments are so very thankful some law enforcement entities showed up tp stop this. They were giving thumbs up and clapping to see these riots put down. I haven’t checked recently o see what is happening there.
A question is why our TV cable news – does not show this – or maybe it does – I don’t watch it ,but because many here say there is no rioting -( my hair dresser for one), and no troops are needed.
Another question is why do we here think this is OK- I guess it is denial – you don’t see it – therefore it doesn’t exist…… right
Well I have to say that the young know what is going on. And the future belongs to them – we are leaving them a corrupt planet – and at least in Oregon many of these kids can’t read or do math and don’t know history………….how ill they cope?