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Bosonic

(3,746 posts) Sat Sep 15, 2012, 02:50 AM Sep 2012

Police gas Sydney protesters [View all]

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

Police have used tear gas on Sydney protesters who swept through the CBD as world-wide demonstrations triggered by a US film portraying the prophet Muhammad as a womaniser and paedophile reached Australia.

Up to 500 protesters stormed through the city as protesters worked their way through Pitt Street before moving to Hyde Park amid a heavy police presence.

The crowd carried signs saying "Behead all those who insult the prophet".

Paramedics attended to several protesters suffering from the effects of tear gas. Police have begun arresting people in Hyde Park amid violent confrontations with protesters.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/police-gas-sydney-protesters-20120915-25yrb.html

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Police gas Sydney protesters [View all] Bosonic Sep 2012 OP

Hmmm... Tx4obama Sep 2012 #1

Probably meant to say "we come for pieces, preferably the head." ? cstanleytech Sep 2012 #2

Yep, more Pro-Life, God's Little Helpers killing. Good point, but still you must be... freshwest Sep 2012 #11

The signs are illogical. A dead prophet can't hear insults. It's just wanting a fight. freshwest Sep 2012 #12

Such sentiments of peace and love are often epic fails. Next time, use better slogans. freshwest Sep 2012 #3

Nothing says 'we come in peace' like a beheading... Drunken Irishman Sep 2012 #4

something very fishy about this film and it's producers Swagman Sep 2012 #5

I'd like to find out more which groups were involved and anAustralianobserver Sep 2012 #17

You know, the more I see of these protests... Marksman_91 Sep 2012 #6

Good point. This isn't a 3rd world country who are ignorant of the facts. These are Australians riderinthestorm Sep 2012 #8

No I don't think it's true that... dharmamarx Sep 2012 #10

I don't think it's anymore possible for 'Muslims to get in control' of these guys anymore than... freshwest Sep 2012 #14

Those 'behead' sign guys have made a lot of trouble and are now the face of this anAustralianobserver Sep 2012 #7

Location? ProgressiveProfessor Sep 2012 #9

It was in the middle of the Sydney CBD. I don't think it was at a US embassy. anAustralianobserver Sep 2012 #18

Good. With signs like that, it was bound to turn violent. nt Comrade_McKenzie Sep 2012 #13

Behead all those who carry signs pscot Sep 2012 #15

"Islamic groups condemn violent Sydney protest" anAustralianobserver Sep 2012 #16