The protesters were louder than the music at Taste of Cincinnati
Taste of Cincinnati was crowded on Saturday, with beautiful weather and what was supposed to be a fun festival experience, until loud, screaming protesters showed up with their bullhorns, mega trucks, and big signs. They were screaming at the crowd that we were all going to hell. They must have had permits because the police did nothing, even though they were approaching people and shouting at them in the street.
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They were everywhere: 5th and Vine, Government Square, and the entrance to the festival. They were so loud that you could not hear the band. They ruined a fun day at the festival.
Citizens should not have to put up with this. Cincinnati City Council should do something about this, or we will all stay out in the suburbs.
Deborah Busse, Liberty Township
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati let protesters hijack Taste of Cincinnati | Letter
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