i didn't know protesting was illegal...Police forcibly break up Cindy Sheehan rally

http://nyc.indymedia.org/en/2005/09/57261.html

the fake right loves it when it happens to the fake left...we'll see how much the fake right likes the police state and martial law when it's some democrat stooge doing the same thing...

i've already posted videos of right-wing peaceful pro-life protesters sitting on the sidewalk getting kicked and choked and their arms broken, in this country! in the late 80's! but they didn't care too much about that...freedom isn't really the neo-cons or the fake left's thing...

this is just sickening. protesting is not illegal! and you don't need permission to do it! am i a terrorist for saying such a thing?


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Police forcibly break up Cindy Sheehan rally

By Pete Dolack



The New York City Police Department forcibly broke up this afternoon's rally for Cindy Sheehan, moving in as Cindy was speaking at about 3 p.m. in Union Square.

Keywords: Government, War & Peace, Local, Activism,




The New York City Police Department forcibly broke up this afternoon's rally for Cindy Sheehan, moving in as Cindy was speaking at about 3 p.m. in Union Square. The rally had been underway for about an hour, and was about to conclude as Cindy spoke following several other speakers, including a few who are traveling with her on her caravan.

As Cindy was speaking, a large platoon of police massed behind from the interior of the park, then formed a circle behind her, the speakers' area and a few dozen people who were deployed in an arc behind her. Overall, about 200 people were in attendance, with the crowd steadily increasing in size as the rally progressed. As the police formed their arc just behind, the men and women immediately behind Cindy linked arms. A captain made a cutting motion at his throat, signalling he wanted no more free speech. He waited about 30 seconds, then the police moved in. They didn't dare arrest Cindy, but they immediately moved in and grabbed zool, the event's organizer and one of the main organizers of Camp Casey-NYC, pulling him away and arresting him. I do not believe anyone else was arrested; at least I didn't see any other arrests. I was nearby, and there was no hesitation on the part of the police in specifically targetting zool.

The police also took the microphone and sound system. The crowd shouted "Shame! Shame!" at the police and asked what they were so afrraid of, but made no response. There was a moderate press presence, even a bit of corporate media there, although the only television crew covering the rally was RTV from Russia.

No warning of any kind was given, and this was a permitted rally. Other than the captain making his cut motion, 30 seconds before forcibly breaking up the rally, there was no warning, verbal or in any other fashion. The police had massed perhaps three or four minutes before moving in. Until then, the rally had gone smoothly, starting just after 2 p.m. as scheduled. Cindy and the rest of the caravan arrived sometime after 2:30; the rest of the rally was comprised of speakers from the caravan. Many groups were in attendence besides Camp Casey-NYC, including Military Families Speak Out, Gold Star Families for Peace, the Troops Out Now Coalition, the No Police State Coalition and the Green Party, among others.

As several people confronted the police in the minutes following the arrest of zool and the stealing of the sound equipment, a woman from the caravan said they had done more than 100 events in 51 cities, and nothing like this had ever happened to them. There is no free speech in Crawford, Texas -- Camp Casey has been under attack there -- and there is no free speech in New York City. The police have attacked Camp Casey-NYC on at least two previous Mondays, have taken the camps's tents, confiscated banners and made arrests. This is merely the latest example of Bloomberg's contempt for opinions that challenge the authorities, particularly Republican Party authorities. And where are our supposed policital leaders? Nothing but silence.

Free zool now!
Defend free speech in New York City!



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What are you talking about? This is the freest place on earth, and everybody is guaranteed freedom of speech and freedom of assembly in this country (as long as you agree with the elite).

September 20, 2005 -- A speech by antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan in Union Square Park was interrupted yesterday as police arrested a man for using a loudspeaker without a permit, sources said.
Sheehan stopped addressing the crowd when cops informed her that she did not have the right permit. But Paul Zulkowitz was taken into custody when he tried to continue.

Sheehan â?? who camped out near President Bush's ranch to protest the war after her soldier son died in Iraq â?? said she believed organizers did have the right permits.
http://www.nypost.com/news/regionalnews/53716.htm

Sheehan stopped when informed of the permit violation but good ol' Paul decided to get himself busted. The poor ol' dumb son of a bitch. It figures you and loud mouth Alex would be crying for him!!! :rolleyes:

And where did it state the ACTUAL circumstances in your post??

And another story about dumbass! Seems he has a habit of being a dumbass so why do you and A.J. cry for him?

http://www.nysun.com/article/20283

A spokesman for the parks department said organizers had a permit for tabling but not for a demonstration. It was the third time Mr. Zulkowitz has been arrested in the past six months. His most recent arrest was on August 29 at Union Square, for leading a similar demonstration without a proper permit.

For more than a month, anti-war groups, including the Green Party and United for Peace and Justice, have set up what they call Camp Casey NYC at Union Square, with a tent and tables piled with leaflets. Named after Ms. Sheehan's son who died in the Iraq war, the original Camp Casey was Ms. Sheehan's campsite outside of President Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas.

So, you can say whatever you want, so long as you have government permission? Hell, name me a country where that isn't true.

Now lets see here.....This is from the NY Sun:

After Mr. Zulkowitz was hauled away, protesters hurled insults at the police, who formed a corridor along the southeast entrance into the park. A sarcastic trumpeter played "The Star-Spangled Banner." By that point, Ms. Sheehan had been whisked away and was headed for a television interview.

HMMMM...Going to a TV interview? Maybe a staged event?
And from the Post:

Sheehan stopped addressing the crowd when cops informed her that she did not have the right permit. But Paul Zulkowitz was taken into custody when he tried to continue.

Now pissheads great source:

No warning of any kind was given, and this was a permitted rally. Other than the captain making his cut motion, 30 seconds before forcibly breaking up the rally, there was no warning, verbal or in any other fashion.


Figure it out for yourself! This type of bullshit is why I don't buy into the Alex Jones Corporate hype! SCAVENGER!!!

yea aruing about something you obviously didnt read the entire article, dont have a permit, your bound to get burned.

let
www.google.com
be your freind
http://www.anarchogeek.com/articles/...ng-and-permits

Question: I was wondering if you know exactly what happens to those who protest without a permit, in terms of court and punishment.

Answer: It's totally up to the police when you protest without a permit. In some cities like New York, the police will quickly pepper spray and start attacking protesters as soon as you step off of the sidewalk or park. Other cities you'll be able to march around with very little police presence at all.


It partially depends on how much traffic you're blocking. In the US you're allowed to have protests in parks and on sidewalks without a permit. Provided you don't block the sidewalk from people passing and keep moving.



oh thats right,she is special and needs no permits right?

listen i recognize her rights, feel bad for her to some degree
but to me she is political pawn
she dishonors her sons sacrifice,
one he chose to make by risking his life
so fuck her,she needs to go feel the grief and get on with her life.
seems she is running from it.like it will bring him back or make it worth while if she somehow feels she helped stop a war
she aint helping a dam thing but cuasing waisted resources to keep track of her actions(its not like they cant )

peace

Well said, Z.... Im not even gonna try to add to that, because it summed up everything I was going to say! :)

how fucking dare them gather without the proper permission from their lords! those fucking terrorists should be thrown in jail for life...

http://www.arcticbeacon.com/articles...8131/33936.htm

Cindy Sheehan's NY Anti-War Rally Organizer Arrested For Improper Permit
Sheehan is ruffed-up by NY police as protestors but heads with pro-war supporters at Union Square. Sheehan headed to D.C. for weekend anti-war march.
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