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Violent protests against Trump must stop

People protest at a demonstration in Market Square, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Cleveland. The demonstration was organized in protest of President Donald Trump's immigration order.
People protest at a demonstration in Market Square, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Cleveland. The demonstration was organized in protest of President Donald Trump's immigration order. AP Photo Tony Dejak

These protests against President Trump are organized events. People with bull horns stirring the pot. If this same effort was used to inform people that this president wants to help them... Give him a chance. Work with him. Have neighborhood leaders, pastors and others present their cases to him.

I fear that as the demonstrations continue with burning property, smashing windows, the train could leave the station... leaving them behind. Violence sparks resentment. Try working with the people who can help you. You have nothing to lose.

Vince Mannion

Bradenton

This story was originally published February 15, 2017 at 1:21 PM with the headline "Violent protests against Trump must stop."

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