These Pictures Show Crowds Protesting Against Coronavirus Lockdowns At State Capitols

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These Pictures Show Crowds Protesting Against Coronavirus Lockdowns At State Capitols

Conservative demonstrators gathered at the capitol buildings of Michigan, Kentucky, and North Carolina to protest against stay-at-home orders during a pandemic that has already left more than 26,000 Americans dead.

Gabriel H. SanchezSenior Photo Essay Editor
Posted on April 16, 2020, at 1:18 p.m. ET

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People take part in a protest at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, April 15.

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People in their vehicles protest against quarantine orders from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer around the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, April 15.

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People protest in Lansing, Michigan, April 15.

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People in their vehicles protest in Lansing, Michigan, April 15.

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Signs showing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are taped to vehicles during a protest in Lansing, Michigan, April 15.

 

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A man holds a Trump flag during the protest in Lansing, Michigan, April 15.

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People protest against in Lansing, Michigan, April 15.

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A woman wearing a face mask holds a sign during a protest in Lansing, Michigan, April 15.





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Protesters argue with a Raleigh police officer during a demonstration in Raleigh, North Carolina, April 14.

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A protester is arrested in Raleigh, North Carolina, April 14.

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A woman holds a sign during a protest in Lansing, Michigan, April 15.

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Protesters in Raleigh, North Carolina, April 14.





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People take part in a protest in Lansing, Michigan, April 15.

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A Trump Unity sign on a trailer is shown parked at a protest in front of the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, April 15.

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A protester shouts as hundreds rally outside the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky, April 15.

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People protest in Lansing, Michigan, April 15.





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Protesters gather at a parking lot adjacent to the North Carolina State Legislature in Raleigh, North Carolina, April 14.

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People protest in Lansing, Michigan, April 15.

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Protesters in Raleigh, North Carolina, April 14.

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@dbc @KAL-EL

 

[Raghav_101]

In some way they should be allowed to roam freely and the evolution should be allowed to do it's job.

 

[Menthol]

At one time, they protest over the lockdown and social distancing.

Once they get coronavirus, they blame the government for doing nothing.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

At one time, they protest over the lockdown and social distancing.

Once they get coronavirus, they blame the government for doing nothing.

Plus they are the ones crying against "Socialized Medicine"..until they end up in the hospital and scream it's "unfairly" costing them money.