A Priest in Gotham: Starting Out by Taking In a Little Boy
Chapter 130

New Century Social Justice Warriors (Part Two)

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"We've only gone from being slaves on plantations to being slaves to this society. We were never freed! They treat us like tools, like test subjects!"

"The way they treat us is a disgrace to us and to the United States!"

"As long as the flag of white supremacy flies over the United States, we have no human rights! This is a betrayal of President Lincoln! A betrayal of the United States!"

The Black man leading the protest spoke passionately into the reporters' cameras, shedding tears now and then, a picture of tragic resolve.

"Who is this guy? He's a natural." Watching from a nearby van, Deadshot could hardly believe what he was seeing.

"He's a professional. Used to be an actor, but he never made it big because he looks so ordinary," Roland explained. "Still, he's a good actor."

"He sure is," Deadshot said. "Where's Ben?"

"Mixed in with that crowd. If Amanda Waller sends in anyone dangerous, he can catch them by surprise."

"I can't even spot him," Deadshot said. "For a second, I thought my eyesight was going."

"Yeah, his natural camouflage is pretty impressive," Roland agreed.

"But is Killer Croc Black?" Deadshot asked, puzzled.

"How would I know? As long as nobody can tell he isn't, it's fine." Roland shook his head. "Too bad the times haven't caught up yet. Otherwise, we could say he's transgender."

While Amanda Waller struggled to deal with the protesters, another group arrived.

"Protect the environment! Protect humanity!"

"You're all accomplices in destroying the environment! Fuck! Do you want your children growing up in ruins?"

"You have no respect for nature! God will punish you!"

"For justice! For the Earth and our children's future!"

A crowd of naked people painted in every color charged straight toward the prison. The man in

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