Dear Editor,
I’m writing to express how proud I am of my community after attending the Kingman No Kings protest at Metcalf and Locomotive Park over the weekend.
At the rally’s peak, over 200 people gathered peacefully. Participants held homemade signs—some simply said “No Kings,” or “No Faux Kings” in marker, while others were colorful and artistic, reflecting how passionately people felt about their particular issues. (I carried a “Save PBS” sign.) The atmosphere was overwhelmingly joyful, purposeful, and uplifting.
Protesters greatly outnumbered counter-protesters, yet everyone mingled freely and engaged in mostly respectful debate. Even when things got tense, cooler heads prevailed. It took me over 20 minutes to even realize a counter-protest was present—conflict was that minimal.
I also want to personally thank the Kingman Police Department. The officers on-site were models of professionalism and kindness. Their presence helped maintain the peaceful spirit of the event without ever feeling heavy-handed.
It all reminds me of my favorite passage from the Bible, Luke 6:32–35:
“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them… But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend without expecting anything back.”
This verse reminds me that true grace is found in how we treat those we disagree with.
Brian Walter
