Anti-violence protest in Chicago

[Kendrid]

Protestors, led by Father Pfleger, are planning to shut down the largest expressway in Chicago. The father has stressed that this is a peaceful protest to bring attention to the south side of Chicago and how it is time for action.

The police and IDOT (road department) have thousands of police and trucks blocking two lanes for the protestors. From the sounds of it the protestors want to take over the entire road.

Live stream here:
http://abc7chicago.com/live/23381/

 

[Kendrid]

The police have backed down and allowed the protestors to take over the highway.

 

[Boke18]

Just now seeing pics and stuff on twitter. Good stuff Chicago.

 

[Deleted member 14002]

Good, I hope it goes well for them and that no violence occurs.

 

[Kendrid]

Good, I hope it goes well for them and that no violence occurs.

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At this point out appears the police have joined them. They have a common goal.

 

[zer0blivion]

They have my sword support.

 

[Deleted member 14002]

At this point out appears the police have joined them. They have a common goal.

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Wasn't worried about the police but it's good that they're present and participating.

 

[Deepthought_]

What’s the cause of this why are they protesting

 

[Vish]

Nice.

 

[Buzzman]

While the "no violence" stuff is admirable, it's not like the right is going to give a shit. They'll still flip out and call them violent extremists for daring to disrupt traffic.

 

[Josh5890]

This is awesome. Change needs to come to Chicago

 

[gcwy]

What’s the cause of this why are they protesting

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Chicago.

 

[Alucrid]

What’s the cause of this why are they protesting

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the world may never know

 

[Commander Quackers]

"Where are all the black leaders?"

 

[CallMeShaft]

While the "no violence" stuff is admirable, it's not like the right is going to give a shit. They'll still flip out and call them violent extremists for daring to disrupt traffic.

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Can confirm. My right winged, asshole of a father is watching this on TV and making any and every negative comment his tiny brain can think of.

 

[Kendrid]

While the "no violence" stuff is admirable, it's not like the right is going to give a shit. They'll still flip out and call them violent extremists for daring to disrupt traffic.

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"Think of the police overtime this dumb protest cost."

I guarantee I will see that on Facebook.

 

[Alucrid]

"Think of the police overtime this dumb protest cost."

I guarantee I will see that on Facebook.

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"why don't you want to support our police with well earned overtime pay?"

 

[Kendrid]

What’s the cause of this why are they protesting

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The city dosent invest in the South side, the schools are garbage, kids can't play outside without fear of getting shot. This pastor wants to start a dialog with the city and community leaders. He plans to not let the discussion die.

 

[DigitalOp]

"Where are all the black leaders?"

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Can confirm. My right winged, asshole of a father is watching this on TV and making any and every negative comment his tiny brain can think of.

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"Think of the police overtime this dumb protest cost."

I guarantee I will see that on Facebook.

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They aren't doing this the right way.......

Non violent ✓
Doing something about "black on black" crime ✓
Have legal permit and police support ✓
Have support of salty white people X

"This isn't the right way to this"

Also Police love OT pay lol, like they LOVE it

 

[Kinthey]

What’s the cause of this why are they protesting

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Some background

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/anti-violence-protesters-shut-chicago-freeway-56421742

 

[Deleted member 7279]

Love father Pfleger.

Glad the CPD and the Illinois state police backed down and let them take it over.

And it isn't even necessarily "the right" that is at fault. Chicago is still the Democratic machine. These people are desperate for anything instead of just beefing up police patrols.

 

[ghostemoji]

Very proud of everyone involved in making sure this happened safely and securely.

Very good tweet thread: https://twitter.com/arlenparsa/status/1015634658434928641?s=19

 

[Mr.Gamerson]

YEEEESSSS! This so needed man, i'm glad to see the community being able to take things into their own hands.

 

[Kendrid]

This is good


"Chaos"??? WTF man.

 

[Jersey_Tom]

This is good


"Chaos"??? WTF man.

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[ghostemoji]

This is good


"Chaos"??? WTF man.

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Unfortunately Rahm and company are in the middle of closing all of the high schools in Englewood, so fuck him.

 

[RedMercury]

Always great to see people out there making a difference

 

[CallMeShaft]

This is good


"Chaos"??? WTF man.

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Rahm is a shitty mayor and should usually refrain from trying to 'burn' others on social media, but Rauner is such a piece of shit himself that having him insulted, even by an awful mayor, is hilarious.