by Dennis Augustine
Reflections After Observing & Photographing the “No Kings” Rally in San Jose
Bill and I biked 23-miles round trip to observe the “No Kings” rally at the McKinley monument at St. James Park in San Jose — not to participate, except for proudly holding up our miniature American flags.
As an Independent voter with conservative values here are "my personal reflections": While there was no physical violence, the atmosphere was tense and bitter. Speakers and banners shouted things like “F-Fascists — F-Trump,” “We love America, but we hate Trump,” and “I’m not a paid protestor — I’ll hate him for free.” And finally: "No Trump, No KKK, No Fascist USA."
Ironically, those shouting “No Kings” were exercising the very freedoms no monarch would ever allow. It reminded me that strong leadership and real results — peace through strength, secure borders, a strong economy, confronting antisemitism on campuses, bringing hostages home, peace between Jews and Arab nations, and standing up to crime and drug cartels — matter far more than slogans and rage.
We can debate and disagree, but let’s not forget: the only true “No Kings” rally in this country happened on July 4, 1776 — when freedom was first won through courage, unity, common sense, and our very survival. No matter where you stand on the issues enjoy the photos and video clip!
