Standing up against violence

To the Editor;

Recently, a gentleman in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania encouraged his community to stand up against violence. They gathered in front of a Target store and prevented violent protesters from entering and looting this store.

Such movements as Antifa (look it up in Wikipedia)  and other anti-government, anti-police organizations that organize protests via social media and through websites should not be associated with the peaceful protesters who are concerned about individuals being abused or killed by those few individual police who are overstepping their bounds and not following humane lawful procedures.

Those of us who live in the Moosehead Lake area and northern Maine are very fortunate.  We don’t have to contend with the inner city violence and destruction that is existing all around our country. However, we can keep informed and work at encouraging our leaders to do what it takes to keep order, allow peaceful protests and work together as a community and nation to protect our rights and safety and stand up against violence and anarchy.

Colleen Taylor 

Shirley Mills