Some people complain and think just because somebody is protesting that they are lazy or don’t have a job when a good percentage do and are hard workers. Everyone has different schedules. We’re not all running on the same time clock, and to automatically judge someone for using their free time in a way that you don’t approve of, is wrong. I’m a Cuesta College student and in the EMT program. I am also an eight-year U.S. Army combat veteran, where I was a 31 Bravo, (military police officer). I protested against Trump with hundreds others a couple of months ago in SLO. Do I feel that I am an entitled little student that needs a “safe room”?

No. I am practicing my freedom of speech. Practicing what I was deployed for. Practicing what I was shot at for. Practicing what I saw my best friend murdered for. I am 32 years old and finally able to practice my freedom of speech, because when one is on active duty, you can’t practice that. We all have freedom to think and speak whatever we want. Don’t be so fast to judge others. Love wins.

— Josiah Johnstone – Cuesta College student

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  1. Josiah James Johnstone has been arrested for habitual stalking with quite a few restraining orders against him. He went to Court October 10th 2017 in regards to these breaking restraining orders and stalking. Very creepy guy in my opinion.

  2. Oh, he very much is. I used to be his best friend years ago. Looks like his ways are catching up to him

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