A few days ago, hundreds of Charleston demonstrators marched in solidarity with the Remove the Regime rally in Washington, D.C., demanding constitutional rights, government accountability, and protesting ICE deportations and the denial of SNAP benefits. This march comes after October’s “No Kings” rallies and protests against Charleston’s stringent protest legislation. Over 1,200 people have signed a petition to abolish Charleston’s First Amendment ordinance.
The comments area of the news story displayed a wide range of perspectives, reflecting the diversity of public opinion on the subject.
A considerable proportion of comments addressed immigration and the rights of unauthorized people. Some readers stated that non-citizens do not have rights under US law and should not get benefits for which they have not worked.
“If you are not an American Citizen the only rights you have are humane rights.”
Others questioned the effectiveness of the protests, asking whether any meaningful benefits were achieved. They noted that past protests, such as the “No Kings” rallies, did not appear to have resulted in any substantial improvements.
“I was trying to find what they achieved. I then realized it is nothing.”
There were also comments criticizing the usage of the term “regime” to characterize the existing administration, implying that it was an attempt to undermine a legitimately elected government.
“I like the way they keep calling a duly elected administration a “regime “. Lmao. Goofy.”
Finally, other comments voiced alarm about the direction of their community and encouraged other Republicans to vote in every election. They appeared to assume that the protests were evidence that Democrats had “ruined” their city.
“Charleston Republicans make sure you all vote in every election. Demrats are ruining your city, take it back.”
The public’s reaction to the news is clearly divided, with some supporting the demonstrators’ demands and others condemning them. The remarks mirror a larger national debate over immigration, the right to protest, and the role of government.
What are your thoughts?
We welcome our readers to give their thoughts on this subject. Do you support the protestors’ demands? Do you think the protests are effective at bringing about change? How do you feel about using the term “regime” to characterize the current administration? We are looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
