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Judi Lynn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-10-09 06:16 PM
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47. I can't get past the image of Miguel Saavedra chasing that protester around, hurling his megaphone
Edited on Fri Apr-10-09 06:17 PM by Judi Lynn
at his head.

I just found an article with a video attached of the event:

Jan 20, 2007 5:48 pm US/Eastern

Caught On Camera: Posada Protest Turns Violent
Supporters, Opponents Of Cuban Exile Militant Clash
Click PLAY On The Video Player To Watch The Entire Fight
Click Here To Watch A Slideshow Of The Fight.

DL
MIAMI (CBS4) ―

Protesters scuffle in Little Havana after opposing protests involving Luis Posada Carilles turned briefly violent
CBS

(1/22/2007)
Opposing sides at a rally supporting anti-Castro militant Luis Posada Carilles as he faces a federal trial and possible deportation clashed violently Friday afternoon in Miami. As cameras captured the scene, the Posada supporters crossed the street and started attacking the Posada opponents.

Approximately 80 people had gathered at the Bay of Pigs Memorial on SW 8th Street in Miami to show their support for Posada about Noon Friday, playing music and showing flags and banners. The protesters urged people driving by to show their support for Posada, a former CIA operative who is suspected of plotting the bombing of a Cuban jetliner 30 years ago.

Posada was indicted in Texas last week on charges of lying when attempting to become a US citizen. He now faces deportation, if the US can find a country which will accept him. So far, no country has been willing to accept Posada, and supporters Friday urged he be allowed to stay.

While the first group demonstrated, a smaller group of about 30 people gathered across the street and started yelling, calling Posada a terrorist. The situation quickly turned to violence, and as television camera captured the scene the Posada demonstrators ran across the street and began attacking the anti-Posada protesters.

Blows were exchanged, and some protesters on both side appeared to have sustained minor injuries. The Posada supporters chased the anti-Posada protesters down the street, tossing rocks and a bullhorn at people as they ran.

When Anti-Posada protesters trued to get into a car and leave, the Posada supporters kicked the car and beat it with their fists, and appeared to be attempting to pull the doors open.

http://cbs4.com/topstories/protest.posada.carilles.2.400921.html

You can hear Saavedra calling the driver a "puta." Nice self-control, Mr. Saavedra.
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