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06-OCT-2018

Defiant

I wouldn’t be smiling if I had just been arrested, but I guess that was the plan all along.

I think I only mentioned this briefly, but it’s apparently now illegal to stand or sit on the steps of the US Capitol, I assume as some kind of security measure. That’s the law the protestors were breaking and the reason for their arrest.

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We went to a protest on Saturday at the US Capitol, just to see what was going on. A large group of people protesting the nomination and subsequent confirmation of Brett Kavanagh to the US Supreme Court had stormed the steps of the Capitol and stayed there until they were led away by the police one by one and arrested. We were in a large, very emotional crowd in front of them, taking pictures.

Regardless of whether one favors his confirmation or not, I believe this was a case of democracy in action.

Second thoughts? posted earlier:

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joseantonio08-Oct-2018 19:54
dind´t know about that law....Maybe security reasons.V.
Regine L.08-Oct-2018 18:56
Brave souls. V
Tom Munson08-Oct-2018 17:14
We do have a right to protest. Good for then!!
larose forest photos08-Oct-2018 17:04
These photos are interesting and tell a story. Not a great day with you know who now safely ensconced for life. V
Dave Berry08-Oct-2018 16:50
I guess it's a matter of making a statement Great candid capture. V
Jim Coffman08-Oct-2018 15:57
I agree, smiling would not be an option under these circumstances.