Many of us have heard about the black lives matter march in Minnesota that took place over the weekend. The hateful chants, "pigs in a blanket, fry 'em like bacon" of the 325 protesters has played over and over on national news broadcasts. Is the hateful and disgusting message a call to action? Whether it's the intent of the group or not, some seem to be taking it as such. In a shameful display the protest took place following the murder of a Houston Deputy who was simply filling his car with gas.
So what about the 25.000 person march in Birmingham, Alabama that took place the very same day? Did you hear about that? The peaceful marchers held signs that read "All Lives Matter", "Unity", "Love One Another", God is the Answer", "Justice" with a picture of Abraham Lincoln and "Courage" with a picture of Frederick Douglass. Alveda King was heard singing "Jesus Loves the Little Children" along with other marchers. Why isn't that news? All Lives Matter stands against evil and respects all people. That's the message we should be promoting.
Why was the media silent on this march? Say what you will but this was a news story and most of the media did not cover it. Especially in light of the cold blooded killing of Houston Deputy Darren Goforth, this march mattered. The majority of people are loving, kind, decent and respectful. It's part of the story and the media should show it.
The Birmingham march was organized by conservative Glenn Beck. Bishop Jim Lowe, pastor Guiding Light Church in Birmingham, co-organized the event. Estimates placed the crowd between 20,000 and 30,000. No arrests were made at this march.
So what about the 25.000 person march in Birmingham, Alabama that took place the very same day? Did you hear about that? The peaceful marchers held signs that read "All Lives Matter", "Unity", "Love One Another", God is the Answer", "Justice" with a picture of Abraham Lincoln and "Courage" with a picture of Frederick Douglass. Alveda King was heard singing "Jesus Loves the Little Children" along with other marchers. Why isn't that news? All Lives Matter stands against evil and respects all people. That's the message we should be promoting.
Why was the media silent on this march? Say what you will but this was a news story and most of the media did not cover it. Especially in light of the cold blooded killing of Houston Deputy Darren Goforth, this march mattered. The majority of people are loving, kind, decent and respectful. It's part of the story and the media should show it.
The Birmingham march was organized by conservative Glenn Beck. Bishop Jim Lowe, pastor Guiding Light Church in Birmingham, co-organized the event. Estimates placed the crowd between 20,000 and 30,000. No arrests were made at this march.
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