LANSING, (Mich.) WLNS -- "No Kings" protests took place across the country this weekend, including in many places across mid-Michigan, including Charlotte.

But now, some are speaking out after Charlotte City Councilmember Jeffrey Christensen posted comments on Facebook about the protests that critics are calling "violent rhetoric."

Christensen's Facebook comment read, "Block the roads and you may become a speed bump," in regard to the "No Kings" protesters.

Some saw the comment as a threat to protesters in Charlotte, who were among the nearly 7 million Americans who took part in demonstrations on Saturday.

Charlotte Mayor Tim Lewis described the comment as "violent rhetoric."

"This right to assemble should never be met with violence/violent rhetoric, threats or intimidation," said Lew

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