Nothing says anti-violence like blocking traffic.
Bucking the wishes of his own police department and the Illinois State Police, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Friday he supports allowing protesters — led by the Rev. Michael Pfleger — onto the Dan Ryan Expressway on Saturday for what’s expected to be a significant anti-violence march.
Emanuel said he believes the march will raise awareness of anti-violence efforts.
“They should be allowed, yes, because they’re going to be talking about anti-violence,” Emanuel said. “And I think there’s a proper way to raise that awareness. I don’t think there ever should have been a doubt about that effort.
“Think about this: They’re going to raise awareness that’s important if we’re going to also make progress in making sure that our streets are safe.”