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Chewbacca · 05-02-2003, 11:32 AM

Wow, the title of this thread inspired me to think of a Neil from the "Young Ones" flashback. "Open up, it's the pigs... "

I too have witnessed police go over the top during protests.

Some of my officer friends tell me its a fine line. If they don't have a visible presence at protests, then people may think they can get away with what ever they want. If they have too big a presence it can actually escalate an already passionate situation. Damned if they do and damned if they don't.

From my expirience, your group was wise not to provoke the police...Getting tear gassed and billy clubbed sucks!!!!

[ 05-02-2003, 11:41 AM: Message edited by: Chewbacca ]

05-02-2003, 11:32 AM	#8
Chewbacca Zartan Join Date: July 18, 2001 Location: America, On The Beautiful Earth Age: 52 Posts: 5,373	Wow, the title of this thread inspired me to think of a Neil from the "Young Ones" flashback. "Open up, it's the pigs... " I too have witnessed police go over the top during protests. Some of my officer friends tell me its a fine line. If they don't have a visible presence at protests, then people may think they can get away with what ever they want. If they have too big a presence it can actually escalate an already passionate situation. Damned if they do and damned if they don't. From my expirience, your group was wise not to provoke the police...Getting tear gassed and billy clubbed sucks!!!! [ 05-02-2003, 11:41 AM: Message edited by: Chewbacca ] __________________ Support Local Music and Record Stores! Got Liberty?