To the PATRIOTS who stood watch over Coeur d’Alene during Monday night’s protest: I can’t even begin to tell you how very, very proud I am of all of you! It was immensely satisfying to see a peaceful, quiet and thoughtful armed response to those who would commit violence.

And to our Coeur d’Alene police: thank you so very, very much for allowing our citizens to protect their businesses, homes and families. Coeur d’Alene NEVER allows violent, well-planned, well-organized and well-funded hate-filled professional agitators to take over our city! Stay strong!

ALEXANDRA DeMONET

Coeur d’Alene