What has this country come to?? (party, state, constitutional, assault)

[Old Gringo]

What it's showing signs of is the government at the local and state levels turning against the public at the direction of the wealthy, who have bought the politicians.

Wisconsin

Ohio

Florida

And now, OWS...

[Glitch]

Originally Posted by believe007

And what are you smoking?? They weren't acting violent, they were peacefully demonstrating. You're ass backwards with this comment

Only a liberal freak could define a "peaceful protest" as physically attacking law enforcement.

[EdwardA]

Oakland is a rowdy city with all kinds of violent Leftists spanning from the Black Panthers, Berkley liberals and Mexican bike gangs. Best to deal forcefully with this hodgepodge of misfits and ask questions later.

[OddBall84]

Glitch listen carefully. THEY WERE NOT ATTACKING ANYONE. Standing there chanting is not attacking mmk? Watch the freaking video.

[believe007]

Originally Posted by Old Gringo

What it's showing signs of is the government at the local and state levels turning against the public at the direction of the wealthy, who have bought the politicians.

Wisconsin

Ohio

Florida

And now, OWS...

Yep, it's a damn shame, too

[60sfemi]

Originally Posted by LetsRock

When you disturb the peace be prepared to suffer the consequences. The "protesters" are not the only ones with "rights".

Remember Kent State!!!!! peaceful protesters need to be left alone to exercise their constitutional rights. If there are some that are not being peaceful and are breaking the law, then just THOSE protesters need be arrested. Using tear gas and causing what could be irreputable harm to a peaceful protester is unconstitional and un American.

[KUchief25]

That is what these folks want is a Kent State type fiasco. The peaceful protestors will end up being the victims used by the agitators. That is all that is happening.

[believe007]

Originally Posted by KUchief25

That is what these folks want is a Kent State type fiasco. The peaceful protestors will end up being the victims used by the agitators. That is all that is happening.

What are you talking about? Are you saying they shoudn't exercise their rights to protest?

[Strel]

Originally Posted by OddBall84

They will continue to abuse their power until we the people decide enough is enough and fight back.

Oh relax.

This kind of thing is only to be expected with a mass protest.

I'm willing to cut the cops a little slack (but just a little).

[Osito]

My gawd, amazing. "The use of tear gas" as a "peaceful resolution???" Give me a break, this whole thing was nuts!!! I'm going to attempt to play devil's advocate and say that the police certainly had no idea what would erupt, the same with any protest, and they might've had their guard up, but they went too far and there was absolutely no reason for it!!!