Opposing chants of “stop this train!” and “build this train!” rang out on Lawyers Mall in front of the Annapolis State House on February 5 as Citizens Against SCMaglev were met with a surprise counterprotest organized by the North America’s Building Trades Union.
Opponents of the train, including Greenbelt Councilmember Colin Byrd, were holding red “stop this train” signs that fittingly contrasted with the trade union members’ bright green shirts that read “clean green jobs.”
Citizens Against SCMaglev organizers expected a turnout of 200 to 300 on their side of the question; instead, there were fewer than 50. Trade union organizers estimated that they had a turnout of around 150 supporters.
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