A leading protest-organizing firm has distanced itself from the recent Minneapolis unrest, citing concerns over public safety and the rule of law. Crowds on Demand CEO Adam Swart stated that his company "would not touch the Minneapolis protests with a 10-foot pole," due to the chaos and violence that erupted after a fatal shooting during an ICE enforcement operation.
Swart warned that blocking roads and obstructing federal agents can put people's lives at risk, particularly during active law enforcement operations. He also pointed out that winter conditions only compound the danger, making it even more hazardous for vehicles to navigate through blocked roadways.
Moreover, Swart expressed concerns over the impact of such tactics on the broader community, including emergency services like ambulances and fire trucks. He stated that protesters' actions can undermine their message and strip them of credibility when they resort to illegal activity.
Swart rejected claims that blocking roads or confronting officers amounts to "nonviolent resistance," calling those actions inherently dangerous. He emphasized that the ability for federal agents to enter and exit a scene safely is fundamental to law enforcement, and that road blockages can put these agents at risk from violent mobs.
The CEO's firm has offered Minneapolis leaders and stakeholders an opportunity to run lawful campaigns aimed at improving safety and restoring order, but fear and intimidation have stalled those efforts. Swart blamed the city's continued decline on reduced police presence, shuttered businesses, and the recent loss of a commuter rail line.
However, he remained optimistic that Minneapolis can still recover if residents reject intimidation and lawlessness. Swart emphasized the importance of finding courage to stand up for their city, rather than adding to the chaos unfolding. His company is committed to making Minneapolis a better place through peaceful, lawful, and persuasive methods.
Swart warned that blocking roads and obstructing federal agents can put people's lives at risk, particularly during active law enforcement operations. He also pointed out that winter conditions only compound the danger, making it even more hazardous for vehicles to navigate through blocked roadways.
Moreover, Swart expressed concerns over the impact of such tactics on the broader community, including emergency services like ambulances and fire trucks. He stated that protesters' actions can undermine their message and strip them of credibility when they resort to illegal activity.
Swart rejected claims that blocking roads or confronting officers amounts to "nonviolent resistance," calling those actions inherently dangerous. He emphasized that the ability for federal agents to enter and exit a scene safely is fundamental to law enforcement, and that road blockages can put these agents at risk from violent mobs.
The CEO's firm has offered Minneapolis leaders and stakeholders an opportunity to run lawful campaigns aimed at improving safety and restoring order, but fear and intimidation have stalled those efforts. Swart blamed the city's continued decline on reduced police presence, shuttered businesses, and the recent loss of a commuter rail line.
However, he remained optimistic that Minneapolis can still recover if residents reject intimidation and lawlessness. Swart emphasized the importance of finding courage to stand up for their city, rather than adding to the chaos unfolding. His company is committed to making Minneapolis a better place through peaceful, lawful, and persuasive methods.
. The thought of protesters blocking roads and putting emergency services in danger is just terrifying 
. As a parent, I want my kids to understand that sometimes you have to stand up for what's right, but not at the cost of others' safety 
. It's hard to see how all this chaos is going to bring about positive change, but I suppose Adam Swart has a point about finding courage and standing up for their city in peaceful ways 
. My kids need to know that there are better ways to make a difference than resorting to violence or intimidation 
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I'm not surprised to see a protest-organizing firm distancing themselves from the chaos in Minneapolis 
. It's clear that blocking roads and obstructing federal agents can have serious consequences, especially with winter conditions making it super hazardous for vehicles 
. I feel bad for the emergency services like ambulances and fire trucks having to navigate through blocked roadways 
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. We should be working towards creating positive change, not putting people's lives at risk 
. It's great that Crowds on Demand is offering support for lawful campaigns aimed at improving safety and restoring order 
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it's not too late for Minneapolis to find its way again 
like what happened to the commuter rail line? or how about those shuttered businesses? shouldn't they be focusing on fixing that stuff first? 
the recent ICE enforcement op in Minneapolis was a total mess, who thought it was a good idea to have a 100+ person crowd go wild after someone got shot? 
i mean, what's next? protests and rioting just because some cops showed up with guns? 
roads get blocked, ambulances can't get through, lives are put at risk... meanwhile swart is over here like "hey guys, can we maybe have a lawful protest for once?" 
10-foot pole is right, they're not gonna touch that with a 100-foot pole...
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