As a result of the Alt Right’s foolishness, Black Lives Matter, AntiFa, and other counter protesters showed up. The aforementioned groups made their aversion to the Alt Right known and several fights broke out. Urine was thrown, police were called in to get people to disperse, and as reported by The Hill, a car drove through several protesters, leaving one person dead.
For as much as AntiFa and Black Lives Matter played a role in yesterday’s mayhem, the white supremacists and Alt Right play a bigger role. They should have expected backlash when they made the decision to walk around with Nazi flags. Nazis were responsible for the deaths of millions. Furthermore, police officers declared “Unite The Right” as a criminal gathering BEFORE the riots. Still, many people chose not to leave. Sometimes, when one plays stupid games, he wins stupid prizes.
What Happens Now?
Senator Cruz’s calls for the Department of Justice to bring legal action against yesterday’s events in Charlottesville are merited. “Unite The Right” was a disgrace and lives were lost for no good reason. Furthermore, there is no room for Nazism, the KKK, or any white supremacy in the United States.
