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There seems to be some contention by some members as to what is going on in the US right now. The word "riot" is being used to belittle the actions of these protestors, but there is not a riot taking place at all, nor is a mob forming.

Definition of riot:

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ri·ot

noun

1.

a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd.

 
 
 
 

Definition of mob:

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mob

noun

1.

a large crowd of people, especially one that is disorderly and intent on causing trouble or violence.

 
 
 
 

Definition of protest: 

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pro·test

noun

1.

a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

 
 
 
 

 

Read these definitions and tell me which one the situation in the US matches most closely. Clearly, it is a protest, and according to the DEFINITION of protest, these people are only expressing disapproval of the election. For it to be a protest, an inherent cause is not necessary, so even if nothing can be gained from their actions, they are exercising a basic, peaceful right provided to all Americans. 

Do not say what they are doing is pointless as if that is enough reason for them not to participate. It is an integral part of the American political process as a democratic state to allow such protests.

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shoful

People are rioting! This needs to end! Ive seen idiot millennials burn American flags which is ILLEGAL. Im praying the government steps in soon and starts locking people up and kill if necessary. 

Fyi. Im a 19year old gay male who lives in Philly. 

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Just now, shoful said:

kill if necessary. 

That's a bit too much. They are fighting for their rights, sorry if you disagree with them(the ones protesting).

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malazam

For what I saw, NY was protesting peacefully.....

 

There will be riots, always, in every political protest. 

 

Remember how Trump supporters are...

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shoful
2 minutes ago, Misaki said:

That's a bit too much. They are fighting for their rights, sorry if you disagree with them(the ones protesting).

Literally nothing has happened. The public spoke and Donald is our next president. HE'S NOT EVEN IN OFFICE YET! He's done nothing. These protestors are just immature.  

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3 minutes ago, shoful said:

People are rioting! This needs to end! Ive seen idiot millennials burn American flags which is ILLEGAL. Im praying the government steps in soon and starts locking people up and kill if necessary. 

Fyi. Im a 19year old gay male who lives in Philly. 

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1. Flag burning is not illegal. Freedom of speech still.

http://thelawdictionary.org/article/is-flag-burning-illegal/

2. Peaceful protestors have been shot already by people who disagree with what they are doing. That is the most riotous activity thus far, which is horrible and 100% the fault of whoever used weapons against these people, not the protestors themselves

3. F*ck anyone who says to kill people expressing their opinion without violence. If you don't agree with them, understand that they don't deserve to be put in jail, nonetheless killed. Don't be dumb :bye: 

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3 minutes ago, shoful said:

Literally nothing has happened. The public spoke and Donald is our next president. HE'S NOT EVEN IN OFFICE YET! He's done nothing. These protestors are just immature.  

People just don't like the things that he plans to do. We have fought for things. Things that he wants to take away. So maybe you should try putting yourself in their shoes, before calling someone "immature".

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1 minute ago, I Give Up said:

1. Flag burning is not illegal. Freedom of speech still.

http://thelawdictionary.org/article/is-flag-burning-illegal/

2. Peaceful protestors have been shot already by people who disagree with what they are doing. That is the most riotous activity thus far, which is horrible and 100% the fault of whoever used weapons against these people, not the protestors themselves

3. F*ck anyone who says to kill people expressing their opinion without violence. If you don't agree with them, understand that they don't deserve to be put in jail, nonetheless killed. Don't be dumb :bye: 

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9 minutes ago, shoful said:

starts locking people up and kill if necessary. 

Disgusting and Vile. 

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shoful
9 minutes ago, I Give Up said:

1. Flag burning is not illegal. Freedom of speech still.

http://thelawdictionary.org/article/is-flag-burning-illegal/

2. Peaceful protestors have been shot already by people who disagree with what they are doing. That is the most riotous activity thus far, which is horrible and 100% the fault of whoever used weapons against these people, not the protestors themselves

3. F*ck anyone who says to kill people expressing their opinion without violence. If you don't agree with them, understand that they don't deserve to be put in jail, nonetheless killed. Don't be dumb :bye: 

How is flag burning not illegal anymore thats insane. If yiu hate the US that much then LEAVE! I understand them and they are being selfish. Im gay yeah I care about LGBT rights but i care more about the respect of our country and how out economy is taked. These are real problems that could ruin all our future lives. The Clintons scandals have made a mockery of our country! Its time to put them to rest! Shouldnt it be a sign to us that many foreign leaders hate that dumb bitch. She is scum. Do yiu realize she is a liar! She wouldve have done anything for citizens of the US. She has sold her soul to everyone for power. She has misused funds that were meant to repair Haiti and gave them to buy out celebrities probably including Gaga and paid to rig the primaries! How is nobody mad about that. How about that she couldnt even bless her supporters with her presence after he lose. She had her manager come out cause she's too much of a lesser being. She is corrupt and would have DESTROYED us. WW3 wouldve started with her at the helm and we wouldve lost. 

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46 minutes ago, shoful said:

 Im praying the government steps in soon and starts locking people up and kill if necessary

Fyi. Im a 19year old gay male who lives in Philly. 

Holy **** wth. I'm in Philly too stay away from me :grr:

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Squeeshy Keety
3 minutes ago, shoful said:

How is flag burning not illegal anymore? That's insane. If you hate the US that much, then LEAVE! I understand them, and they are being selfish. I'm gay. Yeah, I care about LGBT rights, but I care more about the respect of our country and how our economy is taken(?). These are real problems that could ruin all our future lives. The Clintons' scandals have made a mockery of our country! It's time to put them to rest! Shouldn't it be a sign to us that many foreign leaders hate that dumb bitch? She is scum. Do you realize she is a liar?! She would have done anything for citizens of the US. She has sold her soul to everyone for power. She has misused funds that were meant to repair Haiti and gave them to buy out celebrities probably including Gaga and paid to rig the primaries! How is nobody mad about that? How about that she couldn't even bless her supporters with her presence after she lost? She had her manager come out because she's too much of a lesser being. She is corrupt and would have DESTROYED us. WW3 would've started with her at the helm, and we would've lost. 

 

I corrected your grammar and punctuation for you so that your incorrectness and ratchet attitude is at least legible :queenga:

The only thing worse than ignorance and crazy radicalism is the misuse of basic language skills in paragraph form :lolga:

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