Comments on: Prosecutors detail protest charges

By: Son of Liberty

Son of Liberty — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:12:31 +0000

Gentlemen may cry, “Peace! Peace!” — but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!

Patrick Henry – March 23, 1775

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:28:41 +0000

Where is the real violence ? In Iraq ? Afghanistan ? Wall Street ? or two smashed windows of two big corporate ?

By: Bernice

Bernice — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:52:45 +0000

Might this be a little like the steam cooker which, when left alone, would vent steam out its top as your veggies cooked inside, but, if its top were blocked by a black-clad helmeted steam-blocker, would soon explode?

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:47:33 +0000

I wonder how many of these anarchists actually know the definition of the word “anarchy”. Reporters should walk up to them with mikes and ask for the definition-would be good for a laugh.

By: fats terminal

fats terminal — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:23:44 +0000

Allow me to translate Ms. Gaertner's comments into reality:

“Given the fact that our police officers are trained to militarize their response to protest marches, to create a climate of confrontation–while at the same time concealing their identifying badge numbers under kevlar to deter brutality complaints–it's not surprising that a large number of innocent people whom our officers indiscriminately detained and roughed up did not in any way, shape, or form commit a crime, much less a misdemeanor.”