In general, I’ve noticed that the ranks of first responders - police, firemen, EMTs - are often filled with veterans. I’ve been waiting to read of refusal of service from those fellas in the town of Berkely.
I’d love to see a blue and red (for fire) sickout of one day in protest. Maybe Berkeley can ask for the National Guard in the interim.
Not only that, the majority of those who attend the Golden Bears’ football games come from out of town - alumni, etc. They patronize bars, restaurants, etc., and stay in local hotels for the bigger games. Football (and to some extent basketball) season makes a ton of money for the folks downtown.
Keeping this on the front burner will have come impact on Berkeley. Their antics are shameful.
Berkely may become an unimpeded target of opportunity for terrorist tactics.