Kansas City 'No Kings' Protest Open Thread

Honestly, we don't know what's going to happen but from all our years blogging we've learned this much: 

Everything is an anticlimax. 

 And so . . . In so many ways, we pray for peace, expect the worst and wish everybody the best.

For this post we merely wanted to share more info and this exceptionally well-written passage . . .  

Republican Governor Mike Kehoe’s also activated the Missouri National Guard ahead of the “No Kings Rallies” across Missouri. Authorities are making plans now to try to make sure they stay peaceful.

“To send out troops against American citizens is kind of ridiculous, really,” Indivisible Kansas City Founder Beverly Harvey said on Friday, talking about Governor Kehoe’s activation.

State House Minority Leader Ashley Aune told FOX4 Friday that just because the Missouri National Guard’s been activated does not necessarily mean there will be a presence at the protests.

Republican Missouri Congressman Mark Alford says the National Guard is there to protect police officers and citizens should they need it. Alford added that he thought Kehoe’s decision was very wise.

“I’m praying for peaceful protests,” he said.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

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Protests against the Trump administration are happening in Kansas City Saturday as part of nationwide 'No Kings' demonstrations.

'No Kings Rally' organizer hoping for thousands on Saturday

Republican Governor Mike Kehoe's also activated the Missouri National Guard ahead of the "No Kings Rallies" across Missouri.

Kansas City organizers, businesses prepare for 'No Kings' protest

While some businesses are taking precautions ahead of the planned "No Kings" protest Saturday, others aren't too concerned. And organizers are hoping things remain peaceful.

Kansas troopers on standby for 'No Kings' protests Saturday. Several are planned around Kansas City

Hundreds of protesters are expected at rallies in the Kansas City region, including several in Johnson County, as part of a nationwide day of action against the Trump administration's policies.

Can you wear a mask at a protest in the Kansas City area? Here's what laws say

You can wear a mask or face covering to an anti-Trump No Kings Day rally in Kansas City, Lenexa, Lee's Summit or Overland Park, according to state laws.

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