Bay area war protestors shot!

Tarkus · 04-07-2003, 07:21 PM

Apparently after refusing to leave private grounds and throwing various objects at police, the police responded by shooting rubber bullets into the crowd. Does anyone else not feel particularly bad about this?

Tarkus

Fritz · 04-07-2003, 07:27 PM

is this what you mean?

http://www.msnbc.com/news/895056_asp.htm?0cv=CB10

The Afoci · 04-07-2003, 07:27 PM

I feel bad they used rubber.

User #2735 · 04-07-2003, 07:33 PM

I'm torn...

On one hand, I think that the police could have exercised some restraint in restoring order. On the other hand, the protestors could have exercised some common sense and dispersed when the police told them to. In the end, no one is particularly at fault...it was just one big clusterfuck.

tucker342 · 04-07-2003, 07:54 PM

ummmm, ya when you're protesting for peace and you're violent isn't that kind of contradicting yourself?
I think the police were completely in the right in this case, because the crowd was being disorderly,

JonInMiddleGA · 04-07-2003, 07:55 PM

Well, it's kind of unsatisfying, but at least it's a start.

The Afoci · 04-07-2003, 07:55 PM

should of hit them with some chemical weapons, maybe tactical nukes.

Fritz · 04-07-2003, 08:11 PM

What is the difference between a protest and a riot?

The Afoci · 04-07-2003, 08:25 PM

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Originally posted by Fritz
What is the difference between a protest and a riot?

protesters are white generally(exludes racial protesters, but they actually have a purpose)

detroit_fan · 04-07-2003, 08:25 PM

Dang, did you see that chicks face.

CAsterling · 04-07-2003, 09:10 PM

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Originally posted by detroit_fan
Dang, did you see that chicks face.

I wonder if she was hit, or if that is just her natural look ????

Fritz · 04-07-2003, 09:20 PM

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Originally posted by CAsterling
I wonder if she was hit, or if that is just her natural look ????

Teenage acne

Maple Leafs · 04-07-2003, 11:16 PM

And now, time for another installment of "I can picture it now"...

(Scene: Bay Area. Protestors are running around. Cops show up.)

Protestors: Hey, you're going to shoot us!
Cops: No we won't. We don't have guns.
Protestors: Really? You always have guns.
Cops: Nope. Not this time.
Protestors: Can we inspect you?
Cops: Sure! See any guns?
Protestors: No...
Cops: So there you go.
Protestors: OK. Well, I guess if the inspections didn't turn up anything, we have no reason to...
Cops: ::BANG::
Protestors: Ow! You shot us!
Cops: Now what have we learned today, children?

Fritz · 04-07-2003, 11:18 PM

oh god that was funny

The Afoci · 04-07-2003, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Maple Leafs
And now, time for another installment of "I can picture it now"...

(Scene: Bay Area. Protestors are running around. Cops show up.)

Protestors: Hey, you're going to shoot us!
Cops: No we won't. We don't have guns.
Protestors: Really? You always have guns.
Cops: Nope. Not this time.
Protestors: Can we inspect you?
Cops: Sure! See any guns?
Protestors: No...
Cops: So there you go.
Protestors: OK. Well, I guess if the inspections didn't turn up anything, we have no reason to...
Cops: ::BANG::
Protestors: Ow! You shot us!
Cops: Now what have we learned today, children?

That the evil US supplied the cops with the guns in the 80's so who cares what he does with them nowadays because it is all our fault anyway

JonInMiddleGA · 04-08-2003, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Maple Leafs
And now, time for another installment of "I can picture it now"...

Great, it's 2:15 in the morning & I just did a spit take on my keyboard. Thank ML, thanks a lot

illinifan999 · 04-08-2003, 07:35 AM

Good one ML!

Vaj · 04-08-2003, 01:27 PM

Wow. Sixteen posts and nobody has gloated about longshoremen getting hit by rubber bullets. You wingnuts are slipping...

bamcgee · 04-08-2003, 01:47 PM

according to a recent poll, 63% of folks in the Bay Area support war to remove dictator. 61% approve of Bush's job performance.

That's less than the national average, but still significant and surprising.

Also, when the cops were arresting protesters for sieging downtown a few weeks ago, 75% of the 1200 had addresses outside the Bay Area. SF seems to attract radicals just like the homeless. Maybe it's the weather. At any rate, people here are more supportive than the media would have you believe, especially the Chronicle.

dread · 04-08-2003, 04:03 PM

the sad thing is no matter what percentage approve or dissaprove basically they know little of the facts in either case. Here in florida we dont have the luxury of worrying about that Bush's job performance we have Jeb either putting us more in debt or trying to overthrow amendments that people actually voted for.

Craptacular · 04-08-2003, 04:30 PM

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Originally posted by dread
we have Jeb either putting us more in debt or trying to overthrow amendments that people actually voted for.

I hope it's not the pregnant pig amendment!!!!

dread · 04-08-2003, 07:04 PM

Actually its the class size amendment, which he wants to repeal or change by any means necessary even though it is the intent of the majority of Floridians that voted. Just another example of a politician serving his own agenda and not the agenda of his constituents. As for the pig amendment, god who comes up with some of these things lol.

Fritz · 04-08-2003, 07:09 PM

the line between leadership and tyranny can be hazy at times

04-07-2003, 07:27 PM	#3
The Afoci Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Moorhead	I feel bad they used rubber. __________________ I had something.

04-07-2003, 07:55 PM	#6
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Well, it's kind of unsatisfying, but at least it's a start. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

04-07-2003, 07:55 PM	#7
The Afoci Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Moorhead	should of hit them with some chemical weapons, maybe tactical nukes. __________________ I had something.

04-07-2003, 08:11 PM	#8
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	What is the difference between a protest and a riot? __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

04-07-2003, 08:25 PM	#10
detroit_fan H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, AR	Dang, did you see that chicks face. __________________ heck is where people who don't believe in gosh go.

04-07-2003, 07:33 PM	#4
User #2735 n00b Join Date: Mar 2003	I'm torn... On one hand, I think that the police could have exercised some restraint in restoring order. On the other hand, the protestors could have exercised some common sense and dispersed when the police told them to. In the end, no one is particularly at fault...it was just one big clusterfuck.

04-07-2003, 07:54 PM	#5
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	ummmm, ya when you're protesting for peace and you're violent isn't that kind of contradicting yourself? I think the police were completely in the right in this case, because the crowd was being disorderly,

04-07-2003, 11:16 PM	#13
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	And now, time for another installment of "I can picture it now"... (Scene: Bay Area. Protestors are running around. Cops show up.) Protestors: Hey, you're going to shoot us! Cops: No we won't. We don't have guns. Protestors: Really? You always have guns. Cops: Nope. Not this time. Protestors: Can we inspect you? Cops: Sure! See any guns? Protestors: No... Cops: So there you go. Protestors: OK. Well, I guess if the inspections didn't turn up anything, we have no reason to... Cops: ::BANG:: Protestors: Ow! You shot us! Cops: Now what have we learned today, children? Last edited by Maple Leafs : 04-07-2003 at 11:17 PM.

04-07-2003, 11:18 PM	#14
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	oh god that was funny __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

04-08-2003, 07:35 AM	#17
illinifan999 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: VA	Good one ML! __________________ Chicago Eagles 2 time ZFL champions We're "rebuilding"

04-08-2003, 01:27 PM	#18
Vaj H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Lawn Gisland, NY	Wow. Sixteen posts and nobody has gloated about longshoremen getting hit by rubber bullets. You wingnuts are slipping... __________________ "To all of those here who work in marketing or advertising: kill yourselves." -- Bill Hicks "Christianity's such an odd religion. The whole image is that eternal suffering awaits anyone who questions God's infinite love" -- Bill Hicks

04-08-2003, 01:47 PM	#19
bamcgee High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Francisco, CA	according to a recent poll, 63% of folks in the Bay Area support war to remove dictator. 61% approve of Bush's job performance. That's less than the national average, but still significant and surprising. Also, when the cops were arresting protesters for sieging downtown a few weeks ago, 75% of the 1200 had addresses outside the Bay Area. SF seems to attract radicals just like the homeless. Maybe it's the weather. At any rate, people here are more supportive than the media would have you believe, especially the Chronicle.

04-08-2003, 04:03 PM	#20
dread n00b Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: lakeland	the sad thing is no matter what percentage approve or dissaprove basically they know little of the facts in either case. Here in florida we dont have the luxury of worrying about that Bush's job performance we have Jeb either putting us more in debt or trying to overthrow amendments that people actually voted for. __________________ dread

04-08-2003, 07:04 PM	#22
dread n00b Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: lakeland	Actually its the class size amendment, which he wants to repeal or change by any means necessary even though it is the intent of the majority of Floridians that voted. Just another example of a politician serving his own agenda and not the agenda of his constituents. As for the pig amendment, god who comes up with some of these things lol. __________________ dread

04-08-2003, 07:09 PM	#23
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	the line between leadership and tyranny can be hazy at times __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

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