In the face of political pressure, US President Joe Biden opened his mouth about the ongoing protests against the ongoing war in Gaza in the US universities. On Thursday (May 2), he said, US citizens have the right to protest, but not the right to spread violence. British news agency Reuters reported this news.
At the White House, Joe Biden said there is a right to protest. But chaos has no right to create.
Recently, pro-Palestinians have been protesting in various universities in the United States. A few university protests were dispersed by the police. Hundreds of students have been arrested. Many are criticizing the initiative of the Biden administration to deal with the situation. He was available for comment through a spokesperson until Thursday.
Biden, who is seeking re-election in November, sounded a cautious note. While rejecting anti-Semitism in his comments, he supported the right of young people to protest. He has taken such a stand to avoid political damage in the long run.
Both sides have valid points, Biden said. Peaceful dissent is important in a democracy. But violence will not be tolerated.
He said, destroying property is not a peaceful protest. It is against the law. Vandalism, trespassing, breaking windows, shutting down campuses, forcing class cancellations – none of these are peaceful protests.
The US president says the US is not an authoritarian state that will silence critics. But discipline must be maintained.
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