Hermona Girmay of Edmonds, who was named Miss Seattle in February, was crowned Miss Washington 2024 on July 6 at Capital High School Performing Arts Center in Olympia.
Girmay, who was born and raised in Edmonds, attended Holy Rosary School and graduated from Edmonds-Woodway High School.
According to a news release, Girmay is a 2023 cum laude and departmental honors graduate of the University of Washington, where she earned a bachelor of arts in public health-global health and completed a minor in bioethics. Girmay’s plans for graduate school are to complete a master of public health to further her career in health policy.
“Her Community Service Initiative, “SHECAN: Support Her Education, Change A Nation,” encompasses her 10-plus years of girls’ education equality activism inspired by her family’s journey to the United States as refugees,” according to the news release.
Girmay will compete for the title of Miss America 2025 next January.
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In Washington, 4,892,508 people or 64% of the state has received at least one dose. Overall, 4,403,203 people or 57% of Washington's population has been fully vaccinated.
UPDATE 10 February 2024 — In Washington, 6,517,326 people or 86% of the state has received at least one dose. Overall, 5,814,062 people or 76% of Washington's population are considered fully vaccinated. Additionally, people or <1% of Washington's population have recieved a booster dose. https://usafacts.org/visualizations/covid-vaccine-tracker-states/state/washington/
UPDATE 20 August 2022 — In Washington, 5,037,448 people or 66% of the state has received at least one dose. Overall, 4,497,187 people or 59% of Washington's population has been fully vaccinated.
The theme of this years gathering is
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All are welcome. Join your neighbors at Spruce Elementary 17405 42nd Ave W, Lynnwood from 5:30 to 7:30 PM March 8.
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OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy added 22,700 jobs in July and the state’s preliminary seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate dropped slightly to 5.1 percent from June to July, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD).
The peak level of unemployment during the coronavirus emergency was 16.3 percent in April of 2020. The June 2021 level was 5.2 percent.
“The state’s job market recovery has gathered considerable momentum this summer” said Paul Turek, economist for the department. “But while additional progress over the next month is a reasonable expectation, the rise of the Delta variant could mute some of the rebound.”
ESD released the preliminary job estimates from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics as part of its Monthly Employment Report.
The department also announced that June’s previously reported unemployment rate of 5.2 percent was confirmed. June’s preliminary estimated gain of 24,100 jobs was revised upward to a gain of 25,600 jobs.
The national unemployment rate dropped from 5.9 percent in June to 5.4 percent in July. In July 2020, the national unemployment rate (revised) was 10.2 percent.
ESD paid unemployment insurance benefits to 316,343 people in July, a decrease of 43,623 over the previous month.
Labor supply constraints are easing
The state’s labor force in July was 3,905,900 – an increase of 18,800 people from the previous month. In the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett region, the labor force increased by 3,400 over the same period.
From July 2020 to July 2021, the state’s labor force decreased by 14,500 while the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett region increased by 27,100.
The labor force is the total number of people, both employed and unemployed, over the age of 16.
From June to July, the number of people who were unemployed statewide decreased from 201,600 to 199,200. In the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett region, the number of people who were unemployed decreased from 89,700 to 89,200 over the same period.
Nine industry sectors expanded, three industry sectors contracted and one industry sector remained constant in July
Private sector employment increased by 21,300 jobs while government employment increased by 1,400 jobs. Provided below is a summary of the job gains and losses in all thirteen industry sectors.
Industrial sectors leading the hiring gains are Leisure and hospitality, Education and health services, and Wholesale trade.
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy added 24,100 jobs in June and the state’s preliminary seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate stayed constant 5.2 percent from May to June, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD).
*Revised from previous preliminary estimates. Preliminary monthly estimates for jobs losses or gains are based on a small Bureau of Labor Statistics payroll survey while actual figures reported the following month are based on a more complete survey.
“The labor market recovery picked up some speed this month after slowing over the previous two months” said Paul Turek, economist for the department. “Job opportunities are rising as the economy reopens over the summer.”
ESD released the preliminary job estimates from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics as part of its Monthly Employment Report.
The department also announced that May’s previously reported unemployment rate of 5.3 percent was revised to 5.2 percent. May’s preliminary estimated gain of 8,300 jobs was revised upward to a gain of 9,100 jobs.
The national unemployment rate rose slightly from 5.8 percent in May to 5.9 percent in June. In June 2020, the national unemployment rate (revised) was 11.1 percent.
ESD paid unemployment insurance benefits to 359,966 people in June, a decrease of 34,254 over the previous month.
Employers luring more workers back to the job market
The state’s labor force in June was 3,889,100 – an increase of 15,600 people from the previous month. In the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett region, the labor force increased by 300 over the same period.
From June 2020 to June 2021, the state’s labor force increased by 11,500 while the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett region increased by 30,400.
The labor force is the total number of people, both employed and unemployed, over the age of 16.
From May to June, the number of people who were unemployed statewide decreased slightly from 203,200 to 203,000. In the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett region, the number of people who were unemployed increased from 89,400 to 90,100 over the same period.
Nine industry sectors expanded, three industry sectors contracted and one industry sector remained constant in June
Private sector employment increased by 20,000 jobs while government employment increased by 4,100 jobs. Provided below is a summary of the job gains and losses in leading and trailing thirteen industry sectors.
Industry sector Job gains/losses
Education and health services + 8,200
Professional and business services + 5,600
Leisure and hospitality + 4,100
Declining sectors were 0
Other services - 200
Manufacturing - 400
Financial activities - 700
Leisure and hospitality jobs are in high demand
Washington gained an estimated 197,000 jobs from June 2020 – June 2021, not seasonally adjusted. Private sector employment rose by 6.9 percent, up an estimated 181,600 jobs, while public sector employment rose by 2.8 percent, up an estimated 15,400 jobs.
From June 2020 – June 2021, twelve major industry sectors expanded while one industry sector contracted.
The three industry sectors with the largest employment gains year-over-year, not seasonally adjusted, were:
Leisure and hospitality up 56,500 jobs
Education and health services up 42,100 jobs
Retail trade up 31,000 jobs
The one industry sector which contracted year-over-year, not seasonally adjusted, was manufacturing, down 13,200 jobs
Note: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently updated its “alternative measures of labor underutilization” for states to include annual averages for 2020. One such alternative measure is the U-6 rate, which considers not only the unemployed population in the official “U-3” unemployment rate, but also marginally attached workers and those employed part time for economic reasons. The U-6 rate is defined by BLS as the “total unemployed, plus all marginally attached workers, plus total employed part time for economic reasons, as a percent of the civilian labor force plus all marginally attached workers.” This U-6 measure measures the “unemployed, underemployed, and those who are not looking but who want a job.”
The U-6 unemployment rate for the second quarter 2020 through the first quarter 2021 for Washington state was 15.8 percent. This was higher compared to the 14.8 percent U-6 unemployment annual 2020 rate. The U.S. U-6 unemployment rate for the second quarter 2020 through the first quarter 2021 was 14.5 percent.
United Way of King County, in partnership with Washington's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, has launched the Free Summer Meals program for school-aged children to help families meet their nutritional needs. (
En español)
Sara Seelmeyer, food security program manager at United Way of King County, said hunger was an issue before COVID-19, but the pandemic exacerbated the food insecurity that continues today. The crisis has disproportionately increased food insecurity of Black, Indigenous and other people of color.
"Kids in low-income families benefit from and rely on free and reduced-price school meals program during the school year," said Seelmeyer. "Summer can be an uncertain time for low-income families who rely on these programs because that resource isn't available. The Free Summer Meals program is designed to help ensure kids have the fuel they need during the summer months. It brings nutrition into the communities where kids are living and playing in the summer."
Seelmeyer said families end up spending over $300 extra per month in groceries during the summer to feed their children.
The program is an underutilized resource across Washington. Historically, less than 15% of school-aged youth who access free and reduced-price meals during the school year also access summer meals statewide. Last summer, just 19% of all youth in the state who qualified for free and reduced-price meals accessed Free Summer Meals.
Over 10,000 children and adolescents receive free meals over the summer in King County in a typical year. In 2020, during one of the peaks of the pandemic, that number tripled to 30,000 students.
The Free Summer Meals sites are located at community centers, public parks, schools and other locations. In King County, they are operated by a team of dedicated AmeriCorps VISTAS, some of whom also provide home delivery services to families at affordable housing complexes. Delivery service will be provided at more than 25 King County housing locations.
To find the closest meal site, families can access United Way's Free Summer Meals page. They can also text the word SUMMER (or VERANO for Spanish), to 97779.
Funding for Free Summer Meals comes from OSPI, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, No Kid Hungry, and the Kellogg Company.
Additional information: Cesar Canizales; (206) 461 8414; ccanizales@uwkc.org.
Details
Comidas De Verano Gratuitas Para Niños En Edad Escolar Lanzadas En Todo El Estado
United Way del Condado de King está lanzando el servicio de Comidas Gratuitas de Verano (Free Summer Meals) para niños y jóvenes en todo el Condado de King. Además, este año, United Way se está asociando estrechamente con la Oficina del Superintendente de Instrucción Pública de Washington (OSPI) para apoyar a los proveedores de Comidas Gratuitas de Verano en todo el estado para maximizar el impacto de los programas en sus comunidades.
Sara Seelmeyer, gerente del Programa de Seguridad Alimentaria de United Way del Condado de King, dijo que el hambre era un problema antes del COVID-19, pero que la pandemia exacerbó la inseguridad alimentaria que continúa hoy. La crisis ha aumentado de manera desproporcionada la inseguridad alimentaria de las personas de raza negra, indígenas y de color.
“Los niños de familias de bajos ingresos se benefician y dependen del programa de comidas escolares gratuitas y de precio reducido durante el año escolar”, dijo Seelmeyer. “El verano puede ser una época incierta para las familias de bajos ingresos que dependen de estos programas porque ese recurso no está disponible. El programa Free Summer Meals está diseñado para ayudar a garantizar que los niños tengan el combustible que necesitan durante los meses de verano. Trae nutrición a las comunidades donde los niños viven y juegan en el verano ".
Seelmeyer añadió que las familias gastan más de $300 adicionales por mes en comestibles durante el verano para alimentar a sus hijos. Si usan este programa, las familias podrían ahorrar esta cantidad.
El programa es un recurso infrautilizado en todo Washington. Históricamente, menos del 15% de los jóvenes en edad escolar que acceden a comidas gratuitas o de precio reducido durante el año escolar también acceden a las comidas de verano en todo el estado. El verano pasado, solo el 19% de todos los jóvenes del estado que calificaron para recibir comidas gratuitas o de precio reducido tuvieron acceso a las Comidas Gratuitas de Verano.
Más de 10,000 niños y adolescentes reciben comidas gratis durante el verano en el Condado de King en un año típico. En 2020, durante uno de los picos de la pandemia, ese número se triplicó a 30.000 estudiantes.
Los sitios de Comidas Gratuitas de Verano están ubicados en centros comunitarios, parques públicos, escuelas y otros lugares. En el Condado de King, son operados por un equipo de AmeriCorps VISTAS dedicados, algunos de los cuales también brindan servicios de entrega a domicilio a familias en complejos de viviendas asequibles. El servicio de entrega se proporcionará en más de 25 ubicaciones de viviendas del Condado de King.
Para encontrar el sitio de comidas más cercano, las familias pueden acceder a la página Comidas Gratuitas de Verano de United Way. También pueden enviar un mensaje de texto con la palabra "VERANO" al 97779.
Los fondos para las comidas gratuitas de verano provienen de OSPI, el Departamento de Agricultura de EE. UU., No Kid Hungry y Kellogg Company.
Program Details • Detalles del Programa (inglés)
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy added 11,200 jobs in April and the state’s preliminary seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate stayed constant at 5.5 percent from March to April, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD).
State Employment Dept. Report
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy added 23,100 jobs in March and the state’s preliminary seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate decreased from 5.6 percent in February to 5.4 percent in March, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD).
“Broad gains in hiring continued from February through March in response to the improving public health position,” said Paul Turek, economist for the department. “Although employment remains below pre-pandemic levels, the state’s labor market is on track to make up the deficit relatively quickly.”
ESD released the preliminary job estimates from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics as part of its Monthly Employment Report.
The department also announced that February’s previously reported unemployment rate of 5.6 was confirmed. February’s preliminary estimated gain of 24,500 jobs was revised to a gain of 33,200 jobs.
The national unemployment rate decreased from 6.2 percent in February to 6.0 percent in March. In March 2020, the national unemployment rate (revised) was 4.4 percent.
ESD paid unemployment insurance benefits to 428,790 people in March, an increase of 28,246 over the previous month.
<b>More workers are returning to the job market</b>
The state’s labor force in March was 3,849,500– an increase of 12,500 people from the previous month. In the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett region, the labor force increased by 5,200 over the same period.
From March 2020 to March 2021, the state’s labor force decreased by 82,500 while the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett region increased by 35,200.
The labor force is the total number of people, both employed and unemployed, over the age of 16.
From February to March the number of people who were unemployed statewide decreased from 215,600 to 209,500. In the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett region, the number of people who were unemployed decreased from 95,000 to 93,600 over the same period.
Eleven industry sectors expanded, one sector contracted and one sector was unchanged in March
Private sector employment increased by 18,600 jobs while government employment increased by 4,500 jobs.
<b>Employment still down from a year ago</b>
Washington lost an estimated 166,400 jobs from March 2020 – March 2021, not seasonally adjusted. Private sector employment fell by 4.2 percent, down an estimated 121,200 jobs, while public sector employment fell by 7.5 percent with a net loss of 45,200 jobs.
From March 2020 – March 2021, nine major industry sectors contracted while four industry sectors expanded.
The three industry sectors with the largest employment losses year-over-year, not seasonally adjusted, were:
Leisure and hospitality down 74,900 jobs
Government down 45,200 jobs
Manufacturing down 27,200 jobs
The four industry sectors which expanded year-over-year, not seasonally adjusted, were:
Retail trade up 6,800 jobs
Information up 4,400 jobs
Construction up 3,100 jobs
Education and health services up 2,100 jobs
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OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy added 1,000 jobs in October and the state’s preliminary seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for October decreased from 8.3 percent (adjusted) to 6.0 percent according to the Employment Security Department (ESD).
“The preliminary read on October payroll employment shows a very small increase once more,” said Paul Turek, economist for the department. “Upward revisions to the data in recent months show a stronger recovery, but renewed restrictions on business operations in response to mounting virus risk put the recovery in jeopardy.”
ESD released the preliminary job estimates from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics as part of its Monthly Employment Report.
The department also announced that September’s previously reported unemployment rate of 8.4 percent was revised slightly downward to 8.3 percent. September’s preliminary estimated gain of 2,400 jobs was revised to a gain of 23,800 jobs.
The national unemployment rate decreased from 7.9 percent in September to 6.9 percent in October 2020. In October 2019, the national unemployment rate (revised) was 3.6 percent.
ESD paid unemployment insurance benefits to 453,798 people in October, a decrease of 99,489 over the previous month.
State labor force participation increases
The state’s labor force in October was 3,989,000– an increase of 60,700 people from the previous month. In the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett region, the labor force decreased by 12,900 over the same period.
From October 2019 through October 2020, the state’s labor force increased by 42,600 and the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett region decreased by 40,700.
The labor force is the total number of people, both employed and unemployed, over the age of 16.
From September 2020 to October 2020, the number of people who were unemployed statewide decreased from 326,000 to 238,600. In the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett region, the number of people who were unemployed decreased from 117,900 to 82,000 over the same period.
Seven industry sectors expanded, five sectors contracted and one was unchanged in October
Private sector employment increased by 14,100 jobs while government employment decreased by 13,100 jobs. Provided below is a summary of the job gains and losses in all thirteen industry sectors.
OLYMPIA – Washington's economy added 2,400 jobs in September and the state’s preliminary seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for September decreased from 8.4 percent (adjusted) to 7.8 percent according to the Employment Security Department (ESD).
"Payroll growth slowed markedly in September," said Paul Turek, economist for the department. "A shift to remote learning apparently led to less government hiring than usual this time of year, which showed up largely in local education."
ESD released the preliminary job estimates from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics as part of its Monthly Employment Report.
OLYMPIA - July 15 2020 – Washington’s economy added 71,000 jobs in June and the state’s preliminary seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for June decreased from 15.1 percent to 9.8 percent according to the Employment Security Department (ESD). This was the biggest month-to-month drop in the Washington unemployment rate (5.3%) in ESD records going back at least to 1990.
Total employment increased by 71,000, compared to an increase of 146,400 in May.
“The gain in nonfarm payroll employment coupled with the revision to May’s job gains are a welcome surprise and another step in the right direction,” said Paul Turek, economist for the department. “That said, the road ahead looks to be bumpy as the virus continues to spread, creating a less predictable situation for the economy reopening.”
ESD released the preliminary job estimates from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics as part of its Monthly Employment Report.
The department also announced that May’s previously reported unemployment rate of 15.1 percent was confirmed. May’s preliminary estimated gain of 52,500 jobs was revised to a gain of 146,400 jobs.
The national unemployment rate decreased from 13.3 percent in May 2020 to 11.1 percent in June 2020. This is the first time in 70 months (since September 2014) that the Washington state unemployment rate is lower than the national rate. In June 2019, the national unemployment rate (revised) was 3.7 percent.
ESD paid unemployment insurance benefits to 565,800 people in June, a decrease of 149,742 over the previous month.
Labor force activity mostly a transfer of unemployed to employed
The state’s labor force in June was 3,951,000 – an increase of 5,500 people from the previous month. In the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett region, the labor force increased by 75,200 over the same period.
From June 2019 through June 2020, the state’s labor force grew by 43,000 and the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett region grew by 52,800.
The labor force is the total number of people, both employed and unemployed, over the age of 16.
From May 2020 to June 2020, the number of people who were unemployed statewide decreased from 593,900 to 388,400. In the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett region, the number of people who were unemployed decreased from 246,600 to 165,400 over the same period.
Eleven industry sectors expanded, two sectors contracted in June
Private sector employment increased by 71,700 jobs while government employment decreased by 700 jobs. Provided below is a summary of the job gains and losses in all thirteen industry sectors.
Industry sector, Job gains/losses
Retail trade; +19,400
Leisure & hospitality; +18,100
Education and health services; +14,800
Constructio;, +8,500
Professional & business services; +4,100
Other services; +3,600
Transportation, warehousing and utilities; +2,300
Financial activities; +1,800
Wholesale trade; +1,100
Manufacturing; +100
Mining & logging; +100
Government; -700
Information; -2,200
Year-over-year change in payroll employment reflecting jobs lost in March and April
Washington lost an estimated 312,400 jobs from June 2019 through June 2020, not seasonally adjusted. Private sector employment fell by 9.2 percent, down an estimated 265,700 jobs, while public sector employment fell by 7.8 percent with a net loss of 46,700 jobs.
From June 2019 through June 2020, all thirteen major industry sectors contracted.
The three industry sectors with the largest employment losses year-over-year, not seasonally adjusted, were:
Leisure and hospitality down 135,800 jobs
Government down 46,700 jobs
Education and health services down 36,300 jobs
We will be reviewing the Covid-19 status of Snohomish County and Washington State here for the foreseeable future. Graphic shows new cases daily.
| Date | SC Cases | SC Deaths | WA Cases | WA Deaths |
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| 4 June | 2,999 | 150 | 22,279 | 1,138 |
| 18 June | 3,187 | 159 | 26,784 | 1,226 |
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy added 52,500 jobs in May and the state’s preliminary seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for May decreased from 16.3 percent to 15.1 percent according to the Employment Security Department (ESD).
| Month | Total Jobs(1) | 2020(2) | 2019(2) |
| March 2020 | -25,400 | 5.1 percent | 4.5 percent |
| April 2020 | -457,800* | 16.3 percent* | 4.4 percent |
| May 2020 | 52,500 | 15.1 percent | 4.4 percent |
(1)losses or gains
(2)Unemployment Rate
"While the unemployment rate in Washington fell in May, it remained historically high as the state continued to navigate the economic fallout from the COVID-19 crisis,” said Paul Turek, economist for the department. “Over the past month, a small portion of the jobs lost during the first two months of the pandemic were recovered as the economy begins to re-open across the state.”
The Employment Security Department released the preliminary job estimates from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics as part of its Monthly Employment Report.
The department also announced that April’s previously reported unemployment rate of 15.4 percent was revised upward to 16.3 percent. April’s preliminary estimated loss of 527,000 jobs was revised to a loss of 457,800 jobs.
The national unemployment rate decreased from 14.7 percent in April 2020 to 13.3 percent in May 2020. In May 2019, the national unemployment rate (revised) was 3.6 percent.
Employment Security paid regular unemployment insurance benefits to 715,542 people in May, an increase of 145,195 over the previous month.
Labor force decreased across the state
The state’s labor force in May was 3,943,500 – a decrease of 19,800 people from the previous month. In the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett region, the labor force decreased by 8,500 over the same period.
From May 2019 through May 2020, the state’s labor force grew by 45,300 and the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett region decreased by 17,900.
The labor force is the total number of people, both employed and unemployed, over the age of 16.
From April 2020 to May 2020, the number of people who were unemployed statewide decreased from 645,100 to 594,300. In the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett region, the number of people who were unemployed decreased from 247,900 to 246,300 over the same period.
Ten industry sectors expanded and three industry sectors contracted in May
Private sector employment increased by 72,600 and government employment decreased by 20,100. Provided below is a summary of the job gains and losses in all thirteen industry sectors.
| Industry sector | Job gains/losses |
| Construction | 30,000 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 22,600 |
| Education and health services | 7,000 |
| Manufacturing | 5,800 |
| Professional and business services | 4,100 |
| Retail trade | 3,500 |
| Wholesale trade | 1,200 |
| Other services | 1,000 |
| Financial services | 500 |
| Mining and logging | 100 |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | -600 |
| Information | -2,600 |
| Government | -20,100 |
Year-over-year growth in payroll employment ceases, now turns negative
Washington lost an estimated 408,200 jobs from May 2019 through May 2020, not seasonally adjusted. The private sector contracted by 12.5 percent, down an estimated 360,100 jobs, while public sector employment contracted 8.0 percent with a net loss of 48,100 jobs.
From May 2019 through May 2020, twelve major industry sectors contracted while only the information sector added (+1,400) jobs.
The three industry sectors with the largest employment losses year-over-year, not seasonally adjusted, were:
Leisure and hospitality down 160,300 jobs
Education and health services down 55,900 jobs
Government down 48,100 jobs
COVID-19 impacts
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had impact on the May 2020 survey data. The household survey measures labor force status, including unemployment. The establishment survey measures nonfarm employment by industry.
Check out additional COVID-19 related information and FAQs from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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After Wikipedia: On March 5, 1770, British soldiers shot and killed several people while being harassed by a mob in Boston. British troops had been stationed in the Province to support crown-appointed officials and to enforce unpopular Parliamentary legislation. Amid tense relations between the civilians and the soldiers, a mob formed around a British sentry and verbally abused him. He was eventually supported by seven additional soldiers, led by Captain Thomas Preston, who were hit by clubs, stones, and snowballs. Eventually, one soldier fired, prompting the others to fire without an order by Preston. The gunfire instantly killed three people and wounded eight others, two of whom later died of their wounds.
How long will we wait in hope that the nameless, faceless, badgeless (police?, soldiers, ...?) now being deployed in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere by the Trump administration as a show of force against our own people will not ultimately act the same way? What infantry captain or local Führer will order his troops to fire on their fellow citizens? Will they obey him or the law and their conscience? What will we do then?
Perhaps someone will inform us of the moral difference between the images below.
