Several people are calling for the resignation of Escanaba City Councilman Ralph Blaiser for comments made at Thursday’s city council meeting. A sign at the Black Lives Matter protest in Escanaba Saturday also read “Recall Blasier.”

During a discussion on the city continuing with fireworks for the Fourth of July, Blasier suggested shooting demonstrators in the legs who commit violence during the fireworks.

Saying it was a joke that fell flat, Blaiser Friday apologized.