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Please tell me which political convention where molotov coctails, cars being set ablaze, window smashing, etc have taken place so we can discuss the details. Only then can one logically assume that such events will occur here in Charlotte. When was their a political harmed at a political convention?
If you wish to go back to Chicago, 1968, the last time that I am aware of anything violent taking place, then we can discuss that too.
FREWROAD: please read this slowly so you will not once again totally misunderstand what I have written.
I did not say that we had seen these things happen AT OTHER POLITICAL CONVENTIONS!!!! I said - IN OTHER CITIES after various events.
If you had read this entire thread, you will recall that it was posted earlier that no one wants to see the types of behaviors that have occurred with crowds gone wild - in other cities, for other events. We have seen crowds go nuts after sports events, for example. And the 1999 NATO Summit.
No one has said a thing about protestors being violent at recent political conventions.
I have read the entire topic. I also know that it's easy to justify the taking away rights by scaring people to believe they will be safer. Maybe you missed that I already said that if they do believe this will happen, then let the President or other's authorized to do so simply state that civil rights will be suspended for the duration of the event in order to protect the participants. He has the authority to do it and it's his convention.
In taking this action he will guarantee the safety of everyone there, absolutely. Since this hasn't happened, then I assume the police are being brought in for other purposes. The main purpose to prevent protesters from distracting from the pomp and circumstance of Obama's coronation with whatever message they are putting forth.
I have read the entire topic. I also know that it's easy to justify the taking away rights by scaring people to believe they will be safer. Maybe you missed that I already said that if they do believe this will happen, then let the President or other's authorized to do so simply state that civil rights will be suspended for the duration of the event in order to protect the participants. He has the authority to do it and it's his convention.
In taking this action he will guarantee the safety of everyone there, absolutely. Since this hasn't happened, then I assume the police are being brought in for other purposes. The main purpose to prevent protesters from distracting from the pomp and circumstance of Obama's coronation with whatever message they are putting forth.
Oh. Okay.
I understand where you are coming from.
However, for your premise to have validity (and not saying it doesn't have validity) wouldn't it mean that extraordinary measures were taking place, far more than are instituted at ANY national political convention since 9/11? Aren't the same things being done in preparation for this convention as have been done in preparation for every convention since 9/11?
We had a poster tell about her experience at an RNC convention and she said there was even barbed wire put out in areas, armed military in boats, etc.
Sounds like every convention since 9/11 has done the same types of things as are being done in preparation for this convention in Charlotte.
as far as preventing protestors from stealing the show.... well, that's obvious. It's done at every convention and I'm not sure why it's being presented like it's some slick new trick.
However, for your premise to have validity (and not saying it doesn't have validity) wouldn't it mean that extraordinary measures were taking place, far more than are instituted at ANY national political convention since 9/11? Aren't the same things being done in preparation for this convention as have been done in preparation for every convention since 9/11?
We had a poster tell about her experience at an RNC convention and she said there was even barbed wire put out in areas, armed military in boats, etc.
Sounds like every convention since 9/11 has done the same types of things as are being done in preparation for this convention in Charlotte.
Maybe I am wrong. ???
no, you are right and I think this is why everyone is nonchalant about the preparations....
Obama (like W) has a ton of haters so it really makes sense to go a little extra with security.
However, for your premise to have validity (and not saying it doesn't have validity) wouldn't it mean that extraordinary measures were taking place, far more than are instituted at ANY national political convention since 9/11? Aren't the same things being done in preparation for this convention as have been done in preparation for every convention since 9/11?
A lot of things have been done since 9/11 that trample on people's rights. i agree with you there. I don't agree with it however and I don't think there is anything wrong to bring it up. I appreciate being able to do so without being equated a loon & wingnut (paraphrase) . I'm not saying you did this, but others certainly did.
as far as preventing protestors from stealing the show.... well, that's obvious. It's done at every convention and I'm not sure why it's being presented like it's some slick new trick.
I find it fascinating that folks are speculating about protestors showing up in great numbers - to protest what? Obama running for a second term? The state of the economy?
I haven't heard a word from friends who turn out for such things. I don't do protests any longer - gave that up back in the 70s - put my time in already . . . I haven't heard a peep out of anyone about heading uptown to protest anything, be it Occupy folks or Tea Party folks. Maybe I am out of the loop since I didn't turn out for other "events."
Now, I figure bus loads of union organizers and such will be at the RNC convention.
A lot of things have been done since 9/11 that trample on people's rights. i agree with you there. I don't agree with it however and I don't think there is anything wrong to bring it up. I appreciate being able to do so without being equated a loon & wingnut (paraphrase) . I'm not saying you did this, but others certainly did.
And I agree with you that a lot of things have been done to trample on individual rights since 9/11.
the number of peace officers per square mile here has quadrupled in 30 years.
it makes u wonder where is it all going
are they here to protect us?
Seems that is the question on the table, lol.
We are told that as population grows, so does the need for officers. Crime never goes away.
There are some who believe the economy is going to collapse and so there will be rioting in the streets. But I don't see that event occurring during the DNC here in Charlotte.
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. . . I haven't heard a peep out of anyone about heading uptown to protest anything, be it Occupy folks or Tea Party folks. Maybe I am out of the loop since I didn't turn out for other "events."
