Protesting is a fundamental right to illustrate injustice and/or wrong doing in government. If protesters become agitated and may start to cause damage, they will be arrested and charged. But, at no time will their lives be on the line to demonstrate, especially with the hostilities spewing out of DC.
Sheriff Wayne Ivey should be ashamed of himself. It was a cheap trick to keep protesters at home. Threats of death are very serious issues. I think an apology is in order.