THE RIGHT TO PROTEST

THE RIGHT TO PROTEST

Under DEMOCRACY, we all have the right to free speech and the right to protest on the streets.
What we do not have is the right to attack property, set fire to cars, throw stones and firebombs against the Police.
The Rule of Law must prevail. If we allow anarchy and criminal activities, we are on the slippery slope. So free speech Citizens Beware.

Recently, in the USA and the UK, there has been a dangerous pollution of free speech. Violence has erupted. Millions have taken to the streets to protest, for example against BREXIT and the election of Donald Trump as President of the USA.

The Truth and Facts have been swamped with Lies and twists of the truth. Here are some recent examples....

In the USA and the UK Banners of Minority Demonstrators are held aloft saying.....

" Trump is not my President."
" Trump is a Terrorist."
" Trump is a Racist "
" Trump is against all Muslims."
" Trump is damaging the environment. He must be stopped."
 "Trump - the Friend and Ally of Putin."
" Trump hates Refugees "
" Let them in."

Fact -Donald Trump is the legally elected President of the USA.
These claims are false and misleading.The danger is that uninformed people might think they are true.


In the UK banners of Demonstrators proclaim...

" Save the workers from BREXIT."
" Protect Workers Rights "
 " Stop Brexit "
" The Conservatives are against Immigrants."
" Stop the State visit of Trump."
" Save our Jobs "

Fact - The Majority Referendum Vote in the UK was for Brexit.
Brexit will protect Workers Rights. The Conservatives want Immigration but they want the Right to control who can enter the UK. No limitless Immigration or Asylum seekers. Control of our borders.
The majority want President Trump to visit the UK. Tony Blair arranged for the Queen to meet President Asaad of Syria some years ago ! Jobs will be protected by increasing Trade across the World including the EU.

You even see on TV very young children carrying Banners with Lies scribbled on them by their parents. What do these children know about the Subjects ?

I could go on and on. When these Protests combine Untruths and vociferous chanting by Millions, the result is not a strengthening of our Democratic way of life but a threat !
We cannot stop people demonstrating in this way. However, we must speak up against them when they act against facts, mislead on behalf of their own Political Agenda and twist the Truth.

The main Problem is this. Politicians from Opposition Parties fester these Lies and Distortions of the Truth for their own Political gain.
The Media also tend to add to the fire of resentment and opposition. They say 1.6 Million sign a Petition to stop the State Visit of President Trump. That is the Truth. But, what about the other 63 Millions or so of us ?
Are we to have rule by the vociferous minority ?

My view for the future is simply....Give Peaceful Demonstrations
their RIGHTFUL opportunity to demonstrate but, let the Majority of Citizens and The Media remain vigilant in safeguarding the Truth and our Peaceful coexistence.

Speak out the Majority, The Government and The Media. Do not let TV images trick you. Make your own minds up.

DEMOCRACY...YES.  Anarchy....NEVER !