What’s happening in America right now is nothing short of a crisis. We’re seeing our major cities, from Illinois to New York, California, and the Pacific Northwest, being brought to a standstill by pro-Palestinian demonstrators. They’re hitting us where it hurts – disrupting travel and commerce by blocking key roadways and bridges.
Take Chicago for instance. Protesters there chose Interstate 190 as their battleground. This isn’t just any highway – it leads straight to O’Hare International Airport, one of the busiest airports in our nation. Imagine the chaos that unfolded when they started their demonstration at 7 a.m., during peak rush hour.
JUST IN: All outbound lanes on Kennedy Expressway at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago have been blocked by pro-Palestine protesters.
People were seen getting out of their cars and making the long walk to the terminal so they didn’t miss their flights.
“Vehicular travel… pic.twitter.com/8v58KRCY7N
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 15, 2024
And it wasn’t just Chicago. Over on the West Coast, they completely shut down San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge – no cars, no pedestrians, no cyclists allowed. In Oakland, protesters chained themselves to large barrels filled with cement on Interstate 880, effectively blocking all traffic. In New York, they stopped traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge heading into Manhattan. And let’s not forget Eugene, Oregon, where they briefly shut down Interstate 5 – a major highway – causing a traffic jam that lasted about 45 minutes.
BREAKING:
Police finally engaged the protestors who closed down the Golden Gate Bridge.
This is a joke. Grab them one by one and throw them in the paddy wagon.
👀🤔😬😱
🔉 pic.twitter.com/GreZsdRPNM— TheRealBiffBifford™ 🇺🇸 (@TBifford) April 15, 2024
Why are they doing this? According to the protesters themselves, it’s all part of a call for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. These demonstrations are part of a series of anti-war protests that have been happening regularly since October 7 when things began to escalate.
Breaking: As part of nation-wide coordinated attacks on travel and infrastructure, militant pro-Palestine protestors have shut down the road to arrivals and departures at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.pic.twitter.com/dAzgZLzbQw
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) April 16, 2024
But let’s talk about Florida. Things played out a little differently there. When protestors tried to block the roadways, the police didn’t hesitate to act. And that’s something we need to see more of.
Pro-Hamas protestors tried blocking roads in Florida today and were dragged to the sidewalk almost immediately
We don’t tolerate road blocking here in Florida
In fact, it’s now a felony punishable up to 15 years in prison
— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) April 15, 2024
These are complex issues that demand nuanced discussions. It’s not just about traffic disruptions or political protests – it’s about our values, our freedoms, and how we respond when they’re under threat. We need to keep asking questions, keep seeking answers, and above all – keep the conversation going.
Source: Steadfast Updates
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