There’s probably a natural explanation for the eagle that safeguarded Decorah’s (in northeast Iowa) No Kings 2 protest march on Saturday, October 18. 1000 people gathered below, in front of the courthouse, not far from the river and the forest.
But I believe even the eagle has chosen sides. She’s not the only one.
All ordinary folks, like Rebecca and me.
Straighten that backbone, Paul. It’s all hands on deck in the old USA. For our community, I estimate we’ll have twice as many people as No Kings 1 on June 14.
We joined millions to speak with one voice through our disciplined and amicable dissent. As of this morning, there were no reported incidents of violence anywhere across the country. (source)
As our group of Americans walked along the sidewalk, the half mile to the courthouse, most cars honked in support with more thumbs up than I could count. There was one guy in a red pick-up truck who burned rubber, to hoots and hollers. And another fellow who slowed down and said, steadily and in a calm voice, “We don’t want you people in our community.” He was met with laughter, good cheer, and a ‘Protect our Constitution’ chant.
We sat next to a white, middle-aged guy who was with his wife and young son. I asked him why he was here.
It’s about the cruelty to immigrants, man. And the corruption. I want my son to grow up in a better America, to be able to look up to the President, regardless of party.
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