Complaining about cursing at KC Plaza ICE protest ignores deadly reality | Opinion

A Kansas City Star columnist recently scolded the Kansas City community for using the F-word at a Jan. 10 vigil and march for Renee Good on the Country Club Plaza. In fact, he found the “F*** ICE!” chants so distasteful that he left.

That choice was a privilege.

When Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents kidnap people from the streets because of their skin color — and their white allies are killed in broad daylight — obsessing over decorum is a luxury. You can worry about politeness only if you’re insulated from the real terror. And for those paying attention right now, our country is terrifying…

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