here's what I can't get through my head. ok. I don't know where this video was shot, or what the circumstances are for the rest of these protests across the country. but here's my little hypothetical scenario.
IF it's a PUBLIC place (I.E. not Zucotti park where OWS started, that park is privately owned) and Americans are SUPPOSED to have the right to assemble. and assuming this little hypothetical group really is peaceful, no instigators. then why should they have to move just because some cop tells them to? I'm not talking about these goons that want to sit in the middle of the street. the cops are justified in forcing those people to GTFO of the street. but what about these protests that are going on in public parks? how is a cop justified in breaking up the assembly in the first place? and more importantly, how are they justified to use any physical force whatsoever on people who are literally just sitting on the ground in a public place? much less pepperspray the fuck out of them?
I don't sympathize with these people's message. most of them seem to be the epitome of ignorance and the product of leftist propaganda. but IMO they have just as much right to occupy a public space and spew their ignorance as anyone else has. show me where a law is written that justifies cops using physical force just because you don't hop-to and follow every order he barks at you. especially if you're not doing anything illegal in the first place.
some of you guys want to cheer on these cops? go ahead, but don't say I never told you so when it's YOUR ass catching rubber bullets and pepperspray for no fucking reason.
