Vance Supports Military Intervention in Protests, Controversy Erupts Over Misnaming Sen. Alex Padilla – losangeles365.info

In a recent,highly charged address,Representative Mike Vance defended the decision to deploy military personnel to manage widespread protests that have intensified across the nation. He argued that conventional law enforcement agencies were overwhelmed by the scale and intensity of the unrest, necessitating a stronger, more immediate response to safeguard public safety.Vance pointed out that several protests had escalated into violent confrontations, endangering both civilian lives and emergency responders.

During his speech, Vance also sparked controversy by addressing Senator Alex Padilla as “José,” a choice that many perceived as culturally dismissive and inappropriate. Setting that aside, Vance outlined his rationale for the military’s involvement, emphasizing three main factors:

• Rising Violence: Numerous reports of property damage and physical altercations in multiple urban centers.
• Overburdened Police…