The group Open Texas is setting up a rally outside Frisco City Hall. I just overheard one woman tell another, “what a great excuse to have a party with all our friends.” @wfaa
The Frisco event happens at the same time as other Open Texas rallies in San Antonio and Austin @wfaa
Signs include two that read, “I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery,” and “all lives matter.” @wfaa
A wide shot of the crowd in Frisco, TX. More are still walking up @wfaa
A group of masked men carrying assault rifles and a man wearing a president Trump costume are among the protesters. @wfaa
Open Texas admins speak to a crowd of hundreds in Frisco, TX. They say the consequences of shelter in place orders outweigh the benefits. They urge the governor to open businesses and support neighbors’ right to stay home if they want. @wfaa
“You’re our Rosa Parks,” yelled a woman in the crowd as Shelley Luther takes the stage. She’s the Dallas salon owner who opened her business Friday despite Dallas County shelter in place orders. @wfaa
Dallas police issued a cease and desist order at the salon Friday. She just tore it in half on stage as the crowd cheered. @wfaa
“In all wars there are casualties.” U.S. Army veteran Carl Fira urges Texans to go back to work even though people will die. @wfaa
Because I know people are going to accuse me of putting words in Mr. Fira’s mouth, here is what he said when I asked him to clarify what he meant by “in all wars there are casualties” #facts
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