Mike,
I don't know what end they seek, but I only see more violence occurring as more people who are afraid of the protestors who are unable to run and are forced to fight. These protestors are not seeking to be heard, they seem bent on dragging unwilling participants into the fray. I fear that it will get worse if LE isn't allowed to protect the general public from these folks.

Folks - if you can, stay far away from where these people are, they don't care if they harm you, your property, or anyone/anything in their path.

Stay safe folks!

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On the Oak Savannah