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‘Anti-Sharia’ marches & counter protests held nationwide (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Counter-protesters hold signs and shout slogans during an anti-Sharia rally in Seattle, Washington, US, June 10, 2017
‘Anti-Sharia’ marches & counter protests held nationwide (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Counter-protesters hold signs and shout slogans during an anti-Sharia rally in Seattle, Washington, US, June 10, 2017
Comment: This may be one of the most interesting displays of public opinion we've seen in the US in many years; a fascinating cross-section of different groups holding different ideological and political views are using the occasion to express themselves and rail against 'the other side'.
Marches in opposition to Islamic law have kicked off in numerous cities across the United States. The alt-right rallies drew counter protesters from the far-left political spectrum.
The March against Sharia kicked off in dozens locations, including New York city, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Orlando and other cities across the United States on Saturday.
The March was organized by the ACT! for America movement, a political group which claims to be the "nation's largest nonprofit, non-partisan, grassroots national security organization with 525,000 members and 1,000 volunteer groups."
The organization said that main aim of the marches "are in support of basic human rights for all - and against the horrific treatment of women, children, and members of the LGBTQ community that is sanctioned by Sharia law," and do not seek to "attack or intimidate based on race, religion, or sexual orientation."
Comment: And to think that none of this rancor would be occurring (most likely) if the US and allied countries weren't trying to export their version of freedom and democracy around the world.