I asked ChatGPT to tell me what the best desired outcome of a protest march would be. It said "A peaceful protest march aims to raise awareness, inspire dialogue, and drive meaningful change through nonviolent demonstration. Ultimately, peaceful protesters seek to create an environment where justice, equity, and accountability are prioritized, all while maintaining respect and civility throughout the movement."
That's what happened last Saturday in Louisville and New Albany. Our community had peaceful, civil demonstrations.
Naturally, along with the peaceful protesters, there were instigators and agitators there, too. They had hoped and even tried to stir things up into something more. You know what happened? The protesters just shrugged and turned away from them. The police didn't take the bait either. It was a peaceful protest, just as the U.S. Constitution intended. Look, citizens voiced their concerns and anger, they were heard, and then they went home, leaving other protestors, police and businesses safe.
I’m proud of how our community conducted itself. There are so many rural Kentuckians and Hoosiers who think Louisville is the wild, wild west. I like it when they see what those of us who work and live here see: a smart, vibrant and safe city with an abundance of opportunities. And one of those opportunities was for thousands of citizens to protest peacefully.
I’m Bill Lamb, and that's my Point of View.
