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Classes Train GOP Convention Protesters
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Passing up road trips, beach vacations and barbecues, thousands of anti-Bush demonstrators are heading to summer school to learn how to stage successful sit-ins and what to do if pepper spray burns their eyes. Welcome to Convention Protesting 101.
Hey, Vladimir did you remember the s'mores?
Before the GOP convention begins Aug. 30, veteran activists will train protesters in street tactics, legal issues, public relations and first aid. Their aim: creating a force of demonstrators to carry out safe and organized protests. "When you’re protesting in New York City," said John Sellers, the director of a California-based group that trains activists, "you’re definitely in the big leagues."
And you'll be playing against best too. I'm sure the NYPD will be happy to give you a graduate course in Riot Control.
Next time have it in Wichita. Better yet, pick a place without a Starbucks.
"Look Ma! I made it in the bigs!"

Posted by: Super Hose 2004-06-17
http://www.rantburg.com/poparticle.php?ID=35678