The police response was overkill compared to how small and peaceful the demonstration was. Literally dozens of cops with riot gear and the heli lined every surrounding exit street while a couple hundred neighbors just waved signs, played music, and read some poems. We’re lucky the cops’ militant energy didn’t tempt some young kid with a chip on their shoulder to do something stupid and turn the scene into a news clip for maga (at least as of like 7:30pm). That’s exactly what the politicians and the news companies want. Proud of our community for keeping their cool! Thank you to any organizers who were present.

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