Pro-Police Rally Draws Strong Counter-Protest On Boston Common

Among the pro-police protestors was a handful of members of a “pro-white street fraternity.” One of the members had a swastika tattoo.

BOSTON — A pro-police protest on the Boston Common drew a counter-protest from thousands supporting of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Reporters outside the State House estimated that some 100 people showed up for the pro-police “Restore Sanity” protest, organized by Super Happy Fun America, the same group that put on last year’s “Straight Pride” parade.

On its Facebook page, the group said their event was intended to support law enforcement, beleaguered by anti-police protests; to honor officers who died during protests and riots; and to oppose a $3 million cut to the Boston Police Department’s overtime budget.

Among the pro-police protesters was a handful from a group called the National Social Club, whose members told the Boston Herald they are a “pro-white street fraternity.” One of those members had a swastika tattoo.

Police lined the streets and set up barricades to separate the two sides. At the barrier on Beacon Street, protesters began singing the national anthem while counter-protesters took a knee. The counter-protesters also chanted “Black Lives Matter”and “Why are neo-Nazis on your side?” at Boston police.

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Boston 25 News reported that one Black Lives Matter protester was confronted by police after breaking through the fence.