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Dallas Morning News Editorial
Protests and marches have long been a part of American history; they are part of what makes America great. The First Amendment protects the right of Americans to speak and to assemble publicly.
Unfortunately, what we witnessed Saturday in Charlottesville, Va., revealed the ugliness of America. What's worse is that in its aftermath, President Donald Trump had an opportunity to show real leadership but couldn't bring himself to do it ...
The country needed to hear the president specifically condemn white supremacists and make clear to them that while they have a First Amendment right to express their views, their hatred and bigotry run counter to the values of the United States. There will be no toleration of violence.
On Saturday, President Trump failed his country.
https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2017/08/12/amid-violence-virginia-president-trump-failed-test-leadership
TheMastersNemesis
(10,602 posts)Lotusflower70
(3,077 posts)He fails the test of leadership daily. If he were to succeed, it would be by accident.
raven mad
(4,940 posts)He embodies failure; I still cannot believe he was voted for.