From Barrett Rainey’s Second Thoughts blog, about an incident in Roseburg.
A few days ago, a group of some 18 mostly senior citizens gathered in a community park in our little Oregon town of Roseburg (pop. 21,500). It’s very safe to say these people represented a distinct minority around here – politically speaking.
They were out on a sunny afternoon to sit at picnic tables, chat with each other, talk of the need for peace and discuss current events. If there was a loose political connection it was they associated themselves with MoveOn.org though most, if pressed, couldn’t really describe the national liberal organization or how it operates.
Within a few minutes, about 35 people showed up. Some in camouflage clothing, mostly male, waving “Don’t Tread On Me†and American flags. They carried signs reading “No to socialism in America,†“Communists,†“Marxists†and “Socialists.†They confronted the seniors chatting at the picnic tables while one of their number captured the “action†on video.
The interlopers claimed to represent the Tea Party and something called “Douglas County Americans For Prosperity.†A guy named Rich Raynor did most of the talking. They taunted the surprised seniors, calling them “Communists†and “Marxists.â€
When it was apparent the newcomers wouldn’t stop, the seniors adjourned to the home of one of their number. As they prepared to leave, the harassing continued. “Take your Marxist agenda with you,†one of the taunters says on the video.
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