Protesters showing up because they care

It can be difficult to understand that there are many people in your community motivated by ideals other than money, particularly if your primary examples come from an administration whose policies revolve around consolidating wealth and power for themselves alone.

If the idea of Idahoans raising funds so people of all incomes can safely protest strikes you as un-American, then the well-documented flow of foreign funds benefiting Donald Trump seems like a more obvious place to direct your concern.

Being unwilling to accept tyranny and injustice is the foundation of being American. Protesters show up because they care. If anyone would like to see for themselves the authenticity of local demonstrations, all are welcome to join their friends, neighbors, and community members at future events.

ELISE McINTYRE

Naples