To the Editor:
Re “‘No Kings’ Protests Fill City Streets and Town Squares for 3rd Time” (news article, March 29):
In these times of chaos, disillusionment and injustice under President Trump, those opposed to him find comfort and empowerment in coming together and having their collective voices heard.
The latest “No Kings” protests on Saturday were a resounding affirmation not only of the disgust on the part of Americans of all ages and from all walks of life with an increasingly authoritarian, deeply divisive and dangerously incompetent Trump administration, but also of their moral courage and clarity in wishing to do something about it writ large.
However much Mr. Trump despises peaceful displays of patriotism and communal idealism in opposition to his ominous and immensely unpopular agenda, they endure, thankfully, throughout the nation.
Mark Godes Chelsea, Mass.
To the Editor:
Re “‘No Kings’ Protesters Eye Midterm Elections” (news article, March 30):
The Times gave its five takeaways, and I’ve got mine.
1. The messaging was outrage, but the mood was calm yet determined. The fact that these “No Kings” rallies seem to be getting progressively larger is an indication of how serious this disaffection is for everything the Trump administration is doing.
2. People care enough to put in the time and creativity to create a blizzard of unique signs. This reflects a high degree of engagement. These are people who are not just showing up. These are truly civic-minded people actively protecting democracy.
3. As a physician, I was glad to see plenty of signs highlighting health concerns because of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s ignorant and deadly policies. I am sure that all protesters have their personal grievances that mean the most to them. There is no way this administration is going to change course to allay these fears.
4. The obvious antiwar part of the rallies showed that there is no rallying around the flag for this misguided, destructive violence and unnecessary death. The incompetence is startling, and it is sadly evident that Iran’s asymmetric war plans have President Trump flailing in his ignorance.
5. The momentum of this pushback against looming fascism is not going away, and will only build further all the way to November. These folks are leaving these rallies energized to canvass, donate, text, register, influence elected officials and do everything that needs to be done to lock down the midterms and flip Congress.
Gary M. Stewart Laguna Beach, Calif.
To the Editor:
I am part of a robust network of more than 200 elders who organized our local “No Kings” demonstration in Danvers, Mass.
It goes without saying that the mocking response of White House sycophants to the “No Kings” rallies is utterly demeaning to the diverse millions of Americans who care deeply about the evisceration of our democratic republic, the rule of law and the Constitution.
President Trump, we’ve got news for you. We disrespect your blasé attitude about the potential global economic destruction from your uninformed war of choice. We find your racist mass deportation agenda, costing untold billions, repugnant. Your endless lawbreaking is horrifying. We are watching your attempts to disrupt the midterm elections.
“No Kings” encompasses many concerns and issues; that is precisely its genius. We are millions, and we are paying close attention to your lies and abuses of power.
Sally Peabody Peabody, Mass.
To the Editor:
Re “Will Primal Scream of ‘No Kings’ Echo in Voting Booths?” (front page, March 29):
“No Kings” continues to grow, including in red states, precisely because it is inclusive and its organizing principle is simple. We are led by a criminal, inhumane and antidemocratic president and his lackeys, to the eternal shame of our nation. That’s unifying principle enough for millions of us.
Tama Zorn Chestnut Hill, Mass.
To the Editor:
My favorite sign at the “No Kings” protest in Seattle on Saturday was held by a young girl. It said, “I’m only 10, and even I know better.”
Judith Benjamin Seattle
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