Parsons quote stickers posted downtown Peoria amidst gentrification

“Let every dirty lousy tramp arm themself with a revolver or knife and lay in wait on the steps of the places of the rich and stab or shoot the owners as they come out. Let us kill them without mercy and let it be a war of extermination.” – Lucy Parsons

“Let the voice of the people be heard!” – Albert Parsons, Martyred 11-11-1887 Chicago, IL USA. Rest in power.

“Never be deceived that the rich will allow you to vote away their wealth.” – Lucy Parsons

“We are willing to work for peace at any price except at the price of liberty.” – Lucy Parsons

“We must devastate the avenues where the wealthy live.” – Lucy Parsons