See for yourself:
#BLM protesters cheer “fire, fire, fire to the gentrifiers” pic.twitter.com/lW5U8PKMWq
— barely informed with elad 🕵🏻♂️ (@elaadeliahu) November 2, 2019
Still, in spite of the aforementioned behaviors, Ocasio-Cortez decided that the police who arrested rioters behaved improperly. Therefore, the House Rep. slammed law enforcement on Twitter, stating that making arrests simply “destabilizes” the NYC community and fails to foster a safe environment.
In Ocasio-Cortez’s own words:
Ending mass incarceration means challenging a system that jails the poor to free the rich.
Arresting people who can’t afford a $2.75 fare makes no one safer and destabilizes our community.
New Yorkers know that, they’re not having it, and they’re standing up for each other. https://t.co/asvidIe5zV
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) November 2, 2019
One of many problems is that “standing up for each other” on Friday involved breaking the law. Critics of the congresswoman’s statements have pointed out that her response seemingly encourages lawbreaking conduct.
Increase of Riots in America
In recent years, various leftists have taken to the streets to express their unrest with different systems and decisions being made in America. Those on the left frequently point out that protesting is a right. However, in order for protests to remain legal, they also must be peaceful.
