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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I hate to tell you, but most Americans don't really care about [b]students who come here from other countries and choose to engage in protests of any nature[/b]. Just be glad you're here, count your blessings, and get the education and degree desired. Then return to your country and protest. [/quote]

The US constitution, which you apparently know little about, has repeatedly affirmed that constitutional rights, including those in the First Amendment, apply to all "persons" within the U.S., not just "citizens."

So foreign visitors to our country, including students, absolutely have the right to protest unless it involves breaking specific laws.

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That's all fine and well. I'm just saying what most Americans are thinking about the protestors and what I would do if studying in another country.[/quote]

I seriously doubt that you speak for "most Americans." Maybe MAGA Americans, but not most Americans. I think you're just revealing your own personal bias against protesting in general. Lots of conservatives are uncomfortable with public protests--with the exception, of course, of Jan. 6 "protests."

Further, a recent poll by the non-partisan Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) found that: Only 26% of Americans support or strongly support deporting international students on valid student visas for expressing pro-Palestinian views. In contrast, 52% oppose or strongly oppose such deportations, while 22% neither support nor oppose.

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PP here. I voted for Harris. Can't stand Trump. Didn't say I was speaking for anyone. Just shared my opinion. If you think most Americans are in favor of the protests at Columbia, etc then we'll have to disagree. [/quote]

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