I do believe that supporting our First Amendment rights and supporting local law enforcement are not mutually exclusive.

Strength and compassion are not mutually exclusive.

Being a defense hawk and a budget hawk are not mutually exclusive.

Praising the Lord and passing the ammunition are mutually exclusive ideas.

A woman can be seeking attention and also make a statement.They don't need to be mutually exclusive.

I urge the citizens of Ferguson who have been peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights to join with law enforcement in condemning the actions of looters, vandals and others seeking to inflame tensions and sow discord.