Neptune: Earlier today we shared photos of the Walmart in town boarding up their doors. We’ve received additional photos showing Home Depot and Wawa also calling it quits for the day. These precautions are being taken as protests are underway in nearby Asbury Park. Currently the protests are peaceful, but many are concerned it could get ugly quick.
Ann Giannini Alessi
Protesters are not the problem.
The thugs are!
I work near the Jersey Shore Outlets. They have barricades and cop cars at all the entrances.
Melissa Lee Pappas glad they are prepared after seeing the AC outlets
Melissa Lee Pappas I heard it got looted. Thank god that didn’t happen
Jennifer Levenfus Beauchea
This all makes me so sick to my stomach ????????
Susan Lockwood what does incarcerating citizens over weed make you?
Jay Jansen excuse me?
Susan Lockwood how do you feel about cannabis laws?
Jay Jansen have a great day
Total b.s., stop this now.
Have you ever been oppressed?
Judith Ann Romero because breaking windows and stealing sneakers clearly works to stop oppression.
And kneeling works wonders!
Judith Ann Romero have you?
Jenny Pea I know what oppression does. I’m educated and not racist. I know. In a way, yes. But not because I’m black.Not going to pretend to be. However, I do associate with ALL kinds of humans. Many are oppressed and the average american doesn’t “get it” because they don’t want to. Thoughts and prayers are all they want to give.
Judith Ann Romero so you’ve never personally been oppressed…got it. Since you’ve never been, you cannot vouch that violence and looting make you feel better about it. All of my friends who HAVE been oppressed, do not in any way condone rioting. If yours do, get new ones.
Jenny Pea Thanks for the advice. I think all women are oppressed, but that just history. I personally wouldn’t compare what I’ve experienced to the racism that exists in this country. I wouldn’t be foolish that way. People resort to violence when the peaceful protests aren’t effective.
Judith Ann Romero people that resort to violence were never interested in peaceful protesting in the first place. Women are oppressed? Sorry sister, now you’re reaching.
I doubt you read, or will read this since that was your reaction. But I’ll give it a go anyway. Maybe someone else who reads might be enlightened. https://www.thoughtco.com/oppression-womens-history-definition-3528977
Jenny Pea https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/03/01/2017-womens-history-month/98247518/
Jenny Pea https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/03/08/women-biggest-problems-international-womens-day-225698
Judith Ann Romero I’m sure sitting around all day coming up with all the ways your life is so tough affords you lots of time to read usa today articles and call them facts but…. instead I work my ass off and have become quite a successful WOMAN. Hopefully you learn to do the same.
Jenny Pea LoL, I come from a line of successful women. I’ve had a career for all of my adult life. Single mother too. Never relied on anyone.Try again. Leaving this page because at least 50% are closed minded people who haven’t experienced anything that they feel free to comment on.
Judith Ann Romero bye felicia!
Jenny Pea Bye Karen!
Lois Waltman stop incarcerating citizens over weed. Or God will burn down your jails.
Mike Wren ever hear about the 1970 riots. They changed the way police treat blacks openly.
Smart thing to do! Hopefully it stays peaceful ????????
I sincerely hope all protests are peaceful so we can focus on the message and not the destruction.
One week of violence and no end. These officials need to end this destruction.
You mean end racism, right?
Carmela Cioffi McAndrew
Tyrah Andrews
Karen Williams
Jennifer Fornarotto
Smart moves by these establishments! Jersey Strong! Peace & Solidarity!
Cyndi Wilson Pond and ya know. Not for nothing but all these stores need a much needed break. And the workers too. Enough stress everyday for them. Nevermind having something else to worry about. I agree. Good move. Putting people first for once in all this. Smart move for sure
Open fire
Was totally peaceful.
Ill be at the protest today photgraphing any trouble makers.