The shooting?

E-mails.  Some are asking about the shooting.  Some want me to take this side, some want me to take that side.

Wait, we live in the US.  There are multiple shootings.

In Newton, MA,  Iraq War vet Scott Hayes shot  Caleb Gannon.  

According to the e-mails, I'm supposed to be supporting Hayes because he's an Iraq War vet and Gannon because he supports Palestinians.

I don't support either of them.

Gannon instigated the entire thing by running across the street to attack Hayes who was part of a pro-Israel demonstration.  There's no excuse for that.

Stop pretending because your politics line up with Gannon that his actions were appropriate.

They were not.

You do not physically attack someone for taking part in a peaceful protest.  If you don't get that, did you miss all the coverage we've done on student protests last spring?  

Peaceful protesters do not deserve to be attacked.

I don't care whether you agree or disagree with whatever stance they have, they do not deserve to be physically attacked.  

Hayes was not correct in his actions.  He didn't start it but he shouldn't have tried to finish it with a gun.  He was physically attacked.  If he'd responded just with his fists, I wouldn't have a problem.  Even if he had done serious damage.  Because you are allowed to defend yourself.  But to shoot someone?  I will allow that Hayes might honestly have been deathly afraid.  If that's the case, I'll give more thought to the matter.  But that won't change the fact that he fired off a gun and the bullet could have hit anyone.  Anyone.  That's someone protesting to show support with Israel -- someone with the same position he had.  That's some child whose parent has taken them shopping.

I don't know why you take a gun to a protest to begin with.  That's very stupid.

They were both wrong.  They were both in the wrong.

Not everything requires comment and I honestly didn't think the shooting did.  

I also know it's all over the news and doesn't need me amplifying it.  

You know what's not all over the news?  This.

CIVIL RIGHTS LEGEND MYRLIE EVERS ENDORSES KAMALA HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

 

“HARRIS EMBODIES WHAT MEDGAR EVERS FOUGHT AND DIED FOR”

 

Jackson, MS — Myrlie Evers, civil rights leader, first female chairman of the NAACP, author, activists and widow of civil rights icon Medgar Evertoday announced her endorsement of Kamala Harris for President in a new video, citing her commitment to justice, equality, and the ongoing fight for civil rights.

 

“Kamala Harris embodies the values that my husband Medgar Evers dedicated his life to—justice, equality, and the belief that America can and should be better,” says Myrlie Evers. “Her vision for this country aligns with the ideals Medgar fought for, and that’s why I am proud to endorse her for President. As a senator, she held the Trump administration accountable and will continue to fight those who attempt to undermine our Constitution and American values.”

 

Medgar Evers, a prominent civil rights activist and field secretary for the NAACP, was assassinated in 1963 for his tireless work to dismantle segregation and discrimination in the United States. His legacy continues to inspire generations of activists and leaders, and the Evers family believes Kamala Harris is the right leader to carry that legacy forward.

 

“In these times of both opportunity and adversity, it is vital to have leaders who are not only capable but also compassionate and courageous. Kamala Harris’s vision for a more fair and just society aligns with the values that my parents have long championed. Her dedication to improving the lives of all Americans and her ability to inspire positive change are testaments to her exceptional leadership. She does all this as a joyful warrior and a voice for courage and justice,” added Myrlie Evers.

 

Emphasizing Harris’s dedication to civil rights and her ability to lead with courage and compassion, Reena Evers-Everette, daughter of Medgar and Myrlie Evers said, “Kamala Harris continues in the footsteps of strong Black women, including her mentor Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, and my mother Myrlie Evers. These women committed themselves to helping their communities thrive and grow. Kamala Harris honors my parents’ lifelong dedication to justice and equality by fighting for all Americans to have affordable housing, fair wages, and the right to vote. Her vision for a more fair and just society aligns with the values that my parents have long championed.”

 

Earlier this year, Medgar Evers was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, in recognition of his trailblazing contributions to the civil rights movement.

 

“At a time when hard-won rights are under siege, Kamala Harris is the leader we need to defend our progress and drive the fight for justice forward. We can’t go back,” added Reena Evers-Everette.

Ava and I are finishing up our piece at THIRD.  We're noting that and other things.  If you're wondering about Gaza coverage, look to tomorrow's snapshot.  And if you think a Palestinian supporter jumping peaceful protester is something that needs defending, you're pretty f**ked up and won't be pleased with tomorrow's snapshot.