Brought over from dailykos..an account of the #Occupy

[shraby]

Boston arrests. A very good description.

<http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/10/12/1025591/--OccupyBoston:-the-day-after?via=siderec>

"Before I go into the events of last night, I'd like to reiterate something:

#OccupyBoston is committed to non-violence. We had unanimous commitment to not resisting arrest. We had made that publicly known. Multiple public conversations about that can be seen on film. We had let the police know that we are non-violent and would not physically resist. We may all differ on the right to assemble in a public space or the value of civil disobedience, however, it is unequivocal that the police did not have to use violence to make those arrests or clear the camp. We were not going to leave without being arrested, but we would not resist arrest. Had they tapped someone on the shoulder and said come with me, we would have complied. They never tried anything non-violent. They immediately took a battle stance and charged the line in full riot gear, attacking peaceful, unarmed people. Many people were choked and beaten. I've seen people with knicks and bruises on their faces and very shaken up. Look for the story of one man who was arrested and ended up at the hospital.

So, yes, we were prepared to be arrested. That's what civil disobedience was about. We were not prepared for the unnecessary force. It was unprovoked and uncalled for and quite traumatic.

That was in the early AM hours Tuesday. Now on to Tuesday evening:

I came into the square from the south and was immediately heartened to see it packed with people. There was a performance dance piece happening on the plaza, people reading signs and the information booth was buzzing. Notably, I saw far more people in suits. People coming home from work were more curious, now. I was searching for friends that were missing after all the action last night. I saw one or two, but missed many. So, while my heart was warmed by the increased public interest, it was also shadowed by concern.

(Much more)
<http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/10/12/1025591/--OccupyBoston:-the-day-after?via=siderec>

[Fire Walk With Me]

1. K&R!

Thom Hartmann talks with victim of police violence at #OccupyBoston:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZCl5Qg1nxM&feature=feedf

[vets74]

2. We are interested in anything that looks like incitement aimed at the police.

The Air & Space Museum event on the 8th was wrecked by right wing plants.

Patrick Howley and Michael Stack. Maybe one more.

That could be replicated anywhere.

[FirstLight]

3. amazing story

lots of good insight about the way a General Assembly works too...and the community and love that forms.
I am so proud of us all for being part of this!
:loveya: