The Texas Young Democrats Organization was rebuked by several hundred people earlier this week after posting on Twitter about having 70 protestors at the Austin DPS office to greet President Donald Trump as he visited the state Tuesday.

Currently about 70 protestors and 5 Trump supporters outside the Austin DPS office ready to greet DJT. #ReadyToResist

— Texas Young Democrats (@texasyds) August 29, 2017

They used the hashtag #ReadyToResist and some wondered exactly what they were resisting as thousands were trapped by flood waters in Houston and the surrounding areas.

https://twitter.com/DrMikeSimpson/status/902623393970839568

Other users declared that this “division” and “hate”, especially during times of national crisis, are part of what lead to President Trump’s historic victory last November.

This is why he won. You're out of touch and have nothing to offer other than division and hate.

— Joel Hernandez (@BadOldDays) August 29, 2017

Many asked about them giving up the protest and helping collect items or organize for Hurricane Harvey victims instead.

So 70 people who could have come to help people didn't.

— Justen (@blanco_basura) August 29, 2017

https://twitter.com/evad_sayer/status/902640428612067328

Bless Your Hearts-70 young Dems who could be working in a survivors' shelter, gathering needed supplies, on the phone raising relief funds

— Sandi Batik (@sandi_batik) August 29, 2017

i'm sure people at shelters would like to join you right now..but you know they have nothing after the storm

— Richie Brienza (@Richie_Brienza) August 29, 2017

The tweet from the Young Texas Democrats claimed there were only five Trump supporters at the stop which opened them up for more attacks.

The Trump Supporters are out helping the Flood Victims rather than making a FOOL out of their selves

— Clyde Lynn (@CaptClyde) August 30, 2017

Does this means conservatives in Austin are 14 times more likely to have a job? Or 14 times more likely to be helping #Houston?

— Discarded Virtues (@DiscardedVirtue) August 29, 2017

Some Young Republican took the opportunity to point out the perceived tone deafness of the tweet.

Matthew Thomas of Florida is the Young Republican National Federation’s Communication Director and has been promoting efforts and opportunities for Young Republicans around the nation to help Harvey victims.

He tweeted out this in response:

People are dying, families are drowning in their cars, this is what the @TexasYDs are pushing. Maybe try not pushing division right now?

— Matthew Thomas Oberly (@matthewoberly) August 30, 2017

Jonathan Gaspard of Northeast Tarrant Young Republicans pointed out the difference in approach in this time of crisis.

Meanwhile the Texas Young Republicans are mobilizing a statewide relief effort to assist victims. #hurricaneharvey @TexasYRs @thenetyr https://t.co/HojYopSzd7

— Jonathan Gaspard (@JGaspard) August 30, 2017

Gaspard along with several Dallas Young Republicans have loaded two trucks, a trailer, and a car full of supplies for several stops in south Texas tomorrow. They also are working with the Montgomery County Young Republicans to gather water for the Beaumont area who just lost their water supply.

There are certainly many Texas Young Democrats volunteering around the state. Perhaps even going to a political protest is a way some of them clear their mind. For myself, I know a political discussion can be a catharsis to get my mind off the damage and danger to those I care about, but one must wonder if bragging about “resisting” at such a time is wise. Especially, when you combine that by boasting about how few supporters of President Trump there are there.

While they were bragging about the protest here is what the Young Republicans were doing:

.@SouthTexasYRs Veep @thurmanpaul volunteered today & they need more help in #Rockport! DM him for more info #RPTServes https://t.co/GzUuXnrNpI

— Amanda Adámez (@AmandaAdamez) August 31, 2017

Please consider donating to help our neighbors in Texas! More info at https://t.co/43G6e5Ighn@TexasYRs @yrnf pic.twitter.com/Vss7zIDMuX

— AR Young Republicans (@ARYR) August 29, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with our @TexasYRs and all of those impacted by #HurricaineHarvey. https://t.co/XiTmgLNmSr

— Young Republicans (@yrnf) August 28, 2017

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@kristensmithwag1 sharing about the #HOTYR event next Thursday night from 6:30-9 at Uptown in Georgetown, TX. We will be collecting food, water, and cots for #hurricaneharvey evacuees in #ATX. A van load of diapers and other supplies has already been collected.

A post shared by Jason Vaughn (@inflatedhero) on Aug 30, 2017 at 9:00pm PDT

Dallas YRs are volunteering at the Trusted World donation location today! Come join us! #TexasStrong #HurricaneHarvey #RPTServes pic.twitter.com/Eg0xsTnYP7

— Dallas Young Republicans (@DallasYR) August 29, 2017

As Treasurer of @OhioYRs, I was greatly honored to submit the $300 donation to the @RedCross on behalf of the OYRs. #HelpForHouston #yrnf https://t.co/66sZ27hLPO

— Tyler Duvelius (@TylerDuvelius) August 30, 2017

Texas is a week in to Hurricane Harvey and people are just starting to return home in some areas as others get worse. There is plenty of time to “resist” later. Right now it is best to “persist” and work together because recovery is a long road ahead. Last year, the Texas Young Republicans and the Texas Young Democrats came together to help those in Louisiana after flooding. Lets see that same spirit in Texas.

If you would like to help the Republican Party of Texas is keeping an updated list of needs and search the hashtag #RPTServes on social media.

Also the Texas Young Republicans have created an Amazon list where you can buy items needed in the area and have it delivered straight to the disaster area.

Keep vigilant and stay safe Texas!