The counter protestors didn't have a permit to organize, and they sought confrontion. They destroyed property. Despite the message of hate from any group they oppose, I don't find their actions admirable. In that, they are also responsible for the chaos in Charlottesville. The car plowing into the crowd is just evil, that goes beyond and advances the extremity of hate.

What's interesting is who was behind those protestors. Socialist groups. There's a long history of hate from both sides. I have ancestors that fought against one group and would've continued on with the other.

Imagine the message that would've been sent if the streets were literally empty where the white supremacy groups were at. We don't hear the hate! Ideally yes, but. Anarchy won't work. We can't have lawlessness, even in regards to messages from other individuals we strongly oppose. My ancestors fought for that.