When I first saw this photo, I thought it was taken in Egypt's Tahrir Square in 2011.
But, no! It is taken outside the White House, in Washington DC, the night before!
I sincerely hope the current situation in the US won't go as crazy as it went in Egypt, nine years ago. We are still paying the price till this day.
Dear Americans! America is great because of your commitment to rule of law, peace, liberty, and democracy.
Yes, you have the right to protest! But, be careful not to use violence and always remember: the protests are about #BlackLivesMatter not about removing Trump (aka #AmericaOrTrump).
In 2011, one Italian diplomat said to me: be careful not to "throw the water with the baby in it." This is an Italian proverb meaning not to destroy your country while trying to win your rights or protest an act of injustice.
Be careful, please!