There were loud explosions in Saint Paul tonight. I thought they must be makeshift bombs planted by what the media loves to describe as “anarchist” groups. Turns out it was tear gas and/or smoke bombs being used by the Saint Police on peaceful protesters.
I feel a need to be real here. I reserve the right to change to my mind in the future but I have had nothing but good experiences personally interacting with Saint Paul Police in particular, and in general, with an occasional exception, of all police. All of my interactions with individual members of the police force, that currently populate every intersection and sidewalk in downtown Saint Paul, have been friendly and respectful.
That does not mean I can’t ask questions like “protect and serve who?”
I have little doubt in my own mind that the actions of attacking peaceful protesters are on orders from “superiors” in the chain of command. Who’s really in charge of security here? Is it Fatherland Homeland Security? Direct orders from Chertoff or Cheney or some other soulless wretch unconcerned with the humans that make up humanity.
There has been a constant display of force apparently designed to intimidate citizens during the Republican National Convention. Police in Riot gear shouting as if they are part of a military platoon ready to perform whatever actions might be needed to ensure compliance with their orders.
People gathered at the Saint Paul Capitol building for a series of concerts that was to be highlighted by Rage Against the Machine. When “Rage” took the stage the police pulled the plug and wouldn’t allow them to perform because they didn’t have a proper permit. That is petty stuff!
More tomorrow. Photos from earlier today …
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[caption id=”attachment_95″ align=”alignnone” width=”300″ caption=”A Gathering at the Saint Paul Capitol Building”]
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[caption id=”attachment_96″ align=”alignnone” width=”300″ caption=”Police on Bikes Near Mears Park”]
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[caption id=”attachment_97″ align=”alignnone” width=”300″ caption=”The Gathering at Mears Park”]
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[caption id=”attachment_100″ align=”alignnone” width=”300″ caption=”Above the Park we Were Being Watched”]
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