to the editor: On March 5, 1770An angry mob descended on the streets of Boston. Their mission was to protest against the British occupation of their city. These protesters expressed their anger against the British soldiers with unpleasant taunts and boos. Some started to throw snowballs to the soldiers. Suddenly, soldiers opened fire and killed three civilians that fateful day, and two more later died from their wounds.
We have all heard this story because it is part of our national heritage. It is printed in our history textbooks and is remembered on the 4th of July.
When President Trump and his administration call ICE protesters “domestic terrorists,” “wannabe murderers,” and “agitators,” they are not only attacking our constitutional right to speech and assembly, they are also insulting the patriots we revere from our past (“If you don't understand why people protest, you don't understand service or sacrifice.” January 28).
The brave Americans who were mercilessly gunned down in the Boston Massacre are the inspiration for our protesters today. Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti share the same American heritage as Crispus Attucks, who was murdered on King Street in 1770.
Andrew L. Norton, Dallas
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to the editor: During her presidential campaign, Kamala Harris often quoted her mother's words. admonition: “Don't just sit around and complain about things. Do something.”
Many of the good people I know trade and repost articles condemning what is happening in Trump's America and curse at their screens. The brave people of Minneapolis have followed Harris' mother's advice and some have paid with their lives.
We should all be inspired by them. We don't necessarily have to put our lives at risk, but we can all find something to do. March in protests, make signs, contribute to campaigns and, above all, make your voice heard and vote.
Michael Telerant, Los Angeles
