Jan. 31, 2026 7 AM PT
To the editor: On March 5, 1770, an offended mob descended onto the streets of Boston. Its mission was to protest the British occupation of its metropolis. These protesters vented their anger towards the British troopers with nasty taunts and jeers. Some started to throw snowballs on the troopers. Out of the blue, the troopers opened fireplace, killing three civilians on that fateful day, with two extra dying later from their accidents.
We’ve all heard this story as a result of it’s a part of our nationwide heritage. It’s printed in our historical past textbooks and recalled on July 4.
When President Trump and his administration name ICE protesters “home terrorists,” “would-be assassins” and “agitators,” they aren’t solely attacking our constitutional proper of speech and meeting, however they’re additionally insulting the patriots we venerate from our previous (“If you don’t understand why people protest, you don’t understand service or sacrifice,” Jan. 28).
The courageous Individuals who had been mercilessly gunned down within the Boston Bloodbath are the inspiration of our present-day protesters. Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti share the identical American heritage as Crispus Attucks, who was killed on King Avenue in 1770.
Andrew L. Norton, Dallas
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To the editor: Throughout her presidential marketing campaign, Kamala Harris typically quoted her mom’s admonition: “Don’t simply sit round and complain about issues. Do one thing.”
Too lots of the good folks that I do know alternate and repost articles condemning what is going on in Trump’s America and curse at their screens. The courageous folks of Minneapolis have taken Harris’ mom’s recommendation, some paying with their lives.
We must always all be impressed by them. We don’t essentially must put our lives in danger, however we will all discover one thing to do. March in protests, make indicators, contribute to campaigns and, above all, make your voice heard and vote.
Michael Telerant, Los Angeles
