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06-OCT-2018

Second thoughts?

I thought the different expressions here were interesting.

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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.

Last ones standing, posted earlier:

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Julie Oldfield10-Oct-2018 01:23
Solidarity! V
Nirvan Hope09-Oct-2018 03:59
Bravery of survivors risking being re-traumatized by men in power.
Blandine Mangin08-Oct-2018 14:31
very nice ! v
Isabel Cutler08-Oct-2018 13:56
What law are these demonstrators breaking and why are they getting arrested?
Raymond08-Oct-2018 13:46
And ... the WHOLE world was watching your country, and of course, the reactions and actions that followed left a strong impression and set many minds!
Milan Vogrin08-Oct-2018 13:40
Great image! V
globalgadabout08-Oct-2018 13:28
a telling contrast of expressions...the protesters look so determined, and the police like they would rather be elsewhere..