Agreed.
It reminds me of the protest at the Michigan Capitol, that the folks were enraged about Whitmer COVID policies, that the establishment media completely mischaracterized after the fact.
See, the thing is here, Michigan has always had laws, that proesters can carry arms, both on the grounds, and in the Capitol, so this is not news. But? The corporate and global media made it hyperbolic headlines. As it it were something, which it was not.
It was completely peaceful.
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been threatened online with violence by opponents who have organized another demonstration at the State Capitol on Thursday.
www.npr.org
Lawmakers declined to extend the state's emergency declaration and voted to bring a lawsuit to challenge Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's authority. Whitmer then issued new emergency orders.
www.nbcnews.com
In this extract, New Yorker writer Luke Mogelson follows rightwing militias in Michigan protesting lockdown restrictions in 2020. It was a lesson in the attitudes that led to the US Capitol attack the following January
www.theguardian.com
Heavily armed men were among a crowd of hundreds protesting Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive actions.
www.vox.com
In photos: Protesters storm Michigan Capitol over coronavirus restrictions
Hundreds of Michiganders came with signs, flags and guns to protest.
www.axios.com
Dozens of protesters, some of whom were armed, gathered Thursday inside Michigan's Capitol building to voice their opposition to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's stay-at-home order, with tensions high as lawmakers were poised to debate an extension of the declaration.
www.foxnews.com
The Detroit News points out, they were peaceful, and obeyed the law.
It's the second time in less than a month there's been a large demonstration against restrictions to combat COVID-19 in Michigan.
www.detroitnews.com
". . . The state has long allowed guns inside the Capitol building — a policy that's previously drawn criticism from Democrats.
Sen. Dayna Polehanki, D-Livonia, posted a photo of people in the Senate gallery Thursday with firearms. She said some of her colleagues "who own bulletproof vests are wearing them."
And yet, this one? This never made national news?
Again, the Detroit News.
Protesters smash windows of governor's office in Michigan's capital
Windows were smashed on the Romney Building, home of the governor's office, fires were set in trash bins near the Capitol as protests escalated Sunday
www.detroitnews.com
"Lansing — Demonstrations turned violent in the state’s capital as protesters smashed windows of the Romney Building, where the governor’s office is located, and at the city’s landmark Boji Tower, as protests stretched into the night and police in riot gear deployed tear gas.
A car and trash bins were ablaze. Demonstrators also broke into a bank a block from the Michigan Capitol on Sunday night, demolishing the front windows and sparking fights as what initially was a calm protest against police violence escalated.. . . "
(Photos of burning and destruction are outrageous, and far outstrip the previous protest. The language is night and day.)