Marchers, protesters clash (MARCH for Our Lives) (Yet aims to disarm law-abiding citizens so all lives are at risk)

8:30 a.m.: Marchers, protesters clash

Marchers and protesters began clashing even before the march began. Some protestors carried guns, as well as signs.

"Where was all this when we were having all these shootings years ago," asked Hope Coleman, 40, who said she is affiliated with the Patriot movement for President Donald Trump. "Why should everyone get punished because of someone else's negligence?"

Marcher Sharon Bedney, 77, of Mesa, engaged with some of the protesters.

"If you can't shoot you can't teach?" she asked. "Teachers are there to teach. They don't need the added pressure."

William Cairnes, 63, of Phoenix, a U.S. Navy veteran, argued with some of the protesters carrying guns.

"We want rational control, that's what we want," he said. "This is happening far too often. If we can control their means for mass shootings, shouldn't we at least look into it?"
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