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It’s happening in America

Did you notice the difference? Singin’ in the parking lot, busted five and got their names, too. Others got 35 feet away before they were busted at Planned Parenthood. Same M.O., singin’, prayin’, raising their hands. Posted their names in the paper, too. After all, it’s the public’s right to know.

Why should I waste any ink on you, dear reader? You’re so dumb! You don’t know the names of any rioters or looters, do you? But burn down the cities? Go for it! We will keep your names out of the paper, thank you.

But what happens if those on their knees praying, what happens if they throw a rock through a window when they see the cops come? Gotcha on camera! Too bad, evidence shows they were only looters. You just try to prove singin’ and prayin’, copper. What does your own body camera tell us?

Is the above a fiction?

Can it happen in America?

Is it already here?

Harold Hochstatter

Moses Lake

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