Cops Beat Peaceful Tibetan Protesters....

[superstition]

Originally posted by: js1973
I'm guessing the pace of the protesters spooked the cops.

It looked to me like the worst of the clubbing started well after the protesters stopped moving.

 

[superstition]

I don't remember reading about permit requirements in the Bill of Rights.

How about Free Speech Zones?

 

[Build it Myself]

Originally posted by: superstition

Originally posted by: js1973
I'm guessing the pace of the protesters spooked the cops.

It looked to me like the worst of the clubbing started well after the protesters stopped moving.

yeah, funny how someone that's being detained by another cop can be such a danger that you have to go out and club him to make your point...which was what exactly? That the things we hear about in China also happen here, but more frequently than anyone cares to realize...China's not the only one's who control the media http://www.videovat.com/videos...oldier-throws-dog.aspx that was all over the front pages of almost every countries headlines...never even saw it mentioned here in the U.S. thank god for youtube, at least the word reached some people. I had to hear about it from my family in...censorship land (a.k.a. China) and again from my family in Japan later the same day...but not one person I know in the U.S. ever mentioned it to me, and when I brought it up nobody wanted to hear it.

This country needs more than reform at this point, I hope you all have fun with Obama or that snake Clinton next election I'll be finishing my degree in Europe and I've got to say I actually think I'll be able to sleep better at night when I'm there.

 

[Kerouactivist]

I can't believe this has basically received no media coverage...This is really messed up...

 

[LongCoolMother]

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03...bet&st=nyt&oref=slogin

NY times article, on another event that transpired. Looks like the protesters weren't exactly peaceful.

 

[Build it Myself]

Originally posted by: LongCoolMother
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03...bet&st=nyt&oref=slogin

NY times article, on another event that transpired. Looks like the protesters weren't exactly peaceful.

That is why it received coverage, they were actually inciting it...the one that the thread is about involved people walking innocently along the street...we don't want to show that in the news.

 

[dphantom]

That was a pretty heavily edited video and as such is probably why no news organization would air it. I do not see these protestors as innocent peace-loving Budhists out for a stroll. They were in a public street obstructing traffic. In the beginning, it appears that two officers were trying to keep them on the sidewalk. Instead, several ran out in front of moving traffic creating a danger to themselves and others.

What happened between the edits is unknown so to make an assertion that is is the cops fault is invalid. If an unedited version ofthe tape was available that showed no provocation on the part of the protestors, I amy change my opinion.

Otherwise, the police seemed to act within normal bounds I would expect in a free and democratic society. The exception being the "kill you" threat which was uncalled for.

Overall, I think this was a designed attempt to create publicity. Not a peaceful, monk led protest of injustice.

 

[TallBill]

I'm glad I'm not a police officer and/or resident of a major metroplitan area. I wouldn't be able to handle the douchebaggery.

 

[yuppiejr]

Originally posted by: dphantom
That was a pretty heavily edited video and as such is probably why no news organization would air it. I do not see these protestors as innocent peace-loving Budhists out for a stroll. They were in a public street obstructing traffic. In the beginning, it appears that two officers were trying to keep them on the sidewalk. Instead, several ran out in front of moving traffic creating a danger to themselves and others.

What happened between the edits is unknown so to make an assertion that is is the cops fault is invalid. If an unedited version of the tape was available that showed no provocation on the part of the protesters, I may change my opinion.

Otherwise, the police seemed to act within normal bounds I would expect in a free and democratic society. The exception being the "kill you" threat which was uncalled for.

Overall, I think this was a designed attempt to create publicity. Not a peaceful, monk led protest of injustice.

I agree with you completely, however this is AT P&N where cops/soldiers/anyone in authority is part of a black helicopter conspiracy to promote world domination by a group of chain smoking white men in bad suits...

Good luck with the kooks.. I sense the little anarchist/socialist piranhas in all their caffeinated cop hating fury are punching keys furiously in response to your "against the grain" perspective around here.

 

[manowar821]

Originally posted by: yuppiejr

Originally posted by: dphantom
That was a pretty heavily edited video and as such is probably why no news organization would air it. I do not see these protestors as innocent peace-loving Budhists out for a stroll. They were in a public street obstructing traffic. In the beginning, it appears that two officers were trying to keep them on the sidewalk. Instead, several ran out in front of moving traffic creating a danger to themselves and others.

What happened between the edits is unknown so to make an assertion that is is the cops fault is invalid. If an unedited version of the tape was available that showed no provocation on the part of the protesters, I may change my opinion.

Otherwise, the police seemed to act within normal bounds I would expect in a free and democratic society. The exception being the "kill you" threat which was uncalled for.

Overall, I think this was a designed attempt to create publicity. Not a peaceful, monk led protest of injustice.

I agree with you completely, however this is AT P&N where cops/soldiers/anyone in authority is part of a black helicopter conspiracy to promote world domination by a group of chain smoking white men in bad suits...

Good luck with the kooks.. I sense the little anarchist/socialist piranhas in all their caffeinated cop hating fury are punching keys furiously in response to your "against the grain" perspective around here.

You know the willing slaves are the first to get fucked, right? Enjoy that despot dong while you can, traitor. <3

*feeds the troll* OM NOM NOM

 

[dphantom]

Originally posted by: manowar821

Originally posted by: yuppiejr

Originally posted by: dphantom
That was a pretty heavily edited video and as such is probably why no news organization would air it. I do not see these protestors as innocent peace-loving Budhists out for a stroll. They were in a public street obstructing traffic. In the beginning, it appears that two officers were trying to keep them on the sidewalk. Instead, several ran out in front of moving traffic creating a danger to themselves and others.

What happened between the edits is unknown so to make an assertion that is is the cops fault is invalid. If an unedited version of the tape was available that showed no provocation on the part of the protesters, I may change my opinion.

Otherwise, the police seemed to act within normal bounds I would expect in a free and democratic society. The exception being the "kill you" threat which was uncalled for.

Overall, I think this was a designed attempt to create publicity. Not a peaceful, monk led protest of injustice.

I agree with you completely, however this is AT P&N where cops/soldiers/anyone in authority is part of a black helicopter conspiracy to promote world domination by a group of chain smoking white men in bad suits...

Good luck with the kooks.. I sense the little anarchist/socialist piranhas in all their caffeinated cop hating fury are punching keys furiously in response to your "against the grain" perspective around here.

You know the willing slaves are the first to get fucked, right? Enjoy that despot dong while you can, traitor. <3

*feeds the troll* OM NOM NOM

By your comments you just proved yuppiejr 's points. If these protestors folowed the law,, they would not have had any trouble. The fact you may disagree with a law does not give you the right to violate it. Work to change it. That is how democracy works. Your method reminds me of a very distasteful period in history 70 years ago.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

Originally posted by: dphantom

Originally posted by: manowar821

Originally posted by: yuppiejr

Originally posted by: dphantom
That was a pretty heavily edited video and as such is probably why no news organization would air it. I do not see these protestors as innocent peace-loving Budhists out for a stroll. They were in a public street obstructing traffic. In the beginning, it appears that two officers were trying to keep them on the sidewalk. Instead, several ran out in front of moving traffic creating a danger to themselves and others.

What happened between the edits is unknown so to make an assertion that is is the cops fault is invalid. If an unedited version of the tape was available that showed no provocation on the part of the protesters, I may change my opinion.

Otherwise, the police seemed to act within normal bounds I would expect in a free and democratic society. The exception being the "kill you" threat which was uncalled for.

Overall, I think this was a designed attempt to create publicity. Not a peaceful, monk led protest of injustice.

I agree with you completely, however this is AT P&N where cops/soldiers/anyone in authority is part of a black helicopter conspiracy to promote world domination by a group of chain smoking white men in bad suits...

Good luck with the kooks.. I sense the little anarchist/socialist piranhas in all their caffeinated cop hating fury are punching keys furiously in response to your "against the grain" perspective around here.

You know the willing slaves are the first to get fucked, right? Enjoy that despot dong while you can, traitor. <3

*feeds the troll* OM NOM NOM

By your comments you just proved yuppiejr 's points. If these protestors folowed the law,, they would not have had any trouble. The fact you may disagree with a law does not give you the right to violate it. Work to change it. That is how democracy works. Your method reminds me of a very distasteful period in history 70 years ago.

Please point to the scene in the video or a written response from a police officer showing how the law was violated by the protesters. In particular, please show me the instance in which the law was broken to such an extent as to warrant a beating by law enforcers. Put up or STFU.

 

[dphantom]

Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer

Originally posted by: dphantom

Originally posted by: manowar821

Originally posted by: yuppiejr

Originally posted by: dphantom
That was a pretty heavily edited video and as such is probably why no news organization would air it. I do not see these protestors as innocent peace-loving Budhists out for a stroll. They were in a public street obstructing traffic. In the beginning, it appears that two officers were trying to keep them on the sidewalk. Instead, several ran out in front of moving traffic creating a danger to themselves and others.

What happened between the edits is unknown so to make an assertion that is is the cops fault is invalid. If an unedited version of the tape was available that showed no provocation on the part of the protesters, I may change my opinion.

Otherwise, the police seemed to act within normal bounds I would expect in a free and democratic society. The exception being the "kill you" threat which was uncalled for.

Overall, I think this was a designed attempt to create publicity. Not a peaceful, monk led protest of injustice.

I agree with you completely, however this is AT P&N where cops/soldiers/anyone in authority is part of a black helicopter conspiracy to promote world domination by a group of chain smoking white men in bad suits...

Good luck with the kooks.. I sense the little anarchist/socialist piranhas in all their caffeinated cop hating fury are punching keys furiously in response to your "against the grain" perspective around here.

You know the willing slaves are the first to get fucked, right? Enjoy that despot dong while you can, traitor. <3

*feeds the troll* OM NOM NOM

By your comments you just proved yuppiejr 's points. If these protestors folowed the law,, they would not have had any trouble. The fact you may disagree with a law does not give you the right to violate it. Work to change it. That is how democracy works. Your method reminds me of a very distasteful period in history 70 years ago.

Please point to the scene in the video or a written response from a police officer showing how the law was violated by the protesters. In particular, please show me the instance in which the law was broken to such an extent as to warrant a beating by law enforcers. Put up or STFU.

I already have and have made my points without vulgarity. If I see an unedited version of the tape that shows no provocation by the protestors, I will change my stance. Until then, there are several instances of lawbreaking and public endangerment by the so-called protestors.

And by the way, isn't this all about free speech so why are you trying to stop my speech?