To the Editor: As a host of the upcoming No Kings protest event in Bellows Falls, I want to share this statement from the national Indivisible organization regarding Speaker Johnson’s statement:
“Today, House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed the peaceful No Kings Day of Action on October 18 for the ongoing government shutdown. After a few moments of laughter, the No Kings coalition issued the following statement: Speaker Johnson is running out of excuses for keeping the government shut down. Instead of reopening the government, preserving affordable healthcare, or lowering costs for working families, he’s attacking millions of Americans who are peacefully coming together to say that America belongs to its people, not to kings.
“We’ll see everyone on October 18.
“All No Kings events adhere to a shared commitment to nonviolent protest and community safety. Organizers are trained in de-escalation and are working closely with local partners to ensure peaceful and powerful actions nationwide.”
Our sidewalk rally will have volunteer marshals that have received training in safety and de-escalation. We don’t expect much in the way of counter-protest and we ask all participants to not engage with them should it arise. Participants are reminded that this is a strictly nonviolent action.
Susan Brace
Bellows Falls, Oct. 14
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