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| Anti-War Protester Scum Use Children As Human Shields Against Police |
| 2007-11-13 |
| ...Two grade-school-age boys and a toddler were among the people in the path of the trucks Friday, a development that Bjornstad said was “quite disturbing” and “quite appalling, in my opinion.” Police want to ensure the safety of the protesters, should they have to be removed, and police were not prepared for safely removing children Friday, he said. “We’re going to have to figure out how to address that issue,” Bjornstad said... Olympia Mayor Mark Foutch released a written statement Sunday that said any reports of excessive police force that are filed with the city will be “thoroughly and impartially” investigated. But he said police reported that some demonstrators have acted in ways that exceeded their rights to use public roads for political expression. And he said demonstrators need to “express their opinions in ways that do not block the public rights-of-way for unreasonable periods and to respond promptly to lawful requests and orders of police officers on the scene.” Between 30 and 40 officers worked Sunday as a result of the protests, said Dick Machlan, Olympia police administrative services manager. Olympia police got additional support from Lacey, Tumwater and Thurston County law enforcement agencies. The additional staffing needed for such protests can cost the city of Olympia between $2,000 and $15,000, Machlan said. “It’s so dependent on the individual event,” he said. The latest port protest could end up being on the more expensive end if additional police are needed to work today because it’s the observed Veterans Day holiday, Machlan said. That means working staff members earn one-and-a-half times their typical wage. The confrontations Sunday began after about 8:45 a.m., when protesters began marching back and forth across Franklin Street at the Market Street intersection. As 18-wheelers towing cargo began rolling down Market Street about five minutes later, two protesters lay down in the road, creating a human blockade. Police officers sprayed both with pepper spray. Another caravan of vehicles began leaving the port about 9:45 a.m., prompting protesters to run out ahead of the vehicles. Police arrested at least one man who witnesses said was in the road and later arrested two others. Those arrested on suspicion of violating the city’s pedestrian interference ordinance were Joshua Elliott, Montgomery Gondolfi and Luke Noble, according to Olympia City Jail. |
| Posted by:Anonymoose |
| #9 Looks like they should be charged with Child Endangerment at least. Yup, positioning a child in an active lane of traffic certainly qualifies for that. So, just like the jihadis. Ding, ding, ding, we have a winner! Ahmadinejad's sought after convergence with the left's "global progressive front" is yielding up an obscene crossover in practices. One can only wonder when it will decline to the level of Arafat surrounding himself with |
| Posted by: Zenster 2007-11-13 16:42 |
| #8 Washington state law on child abuse and neglect. What is the legal definition of child abuse and neglect? [1] Washington State law defines child abuse or neglect as follows: “Child abuse or neglect shall mean the injury, sexual abuse, or negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child by any person under circumstances which indicate that the child’s health, welfare and safety is harmed thereby.” (RCW 26.44.020) Negligence is further defined: “Negligent treatment or maltreatment shall mean an act or omission which evinces a serious disregard of consequences of such magnitude as to constitute a clear and present danger to the child’s health, welfare and safety.” (RCW 26.44.020) Clearly the person or persons who brought the children to this protest as well as the parents and guardians who allowed the exploitation and reckless endangerment of these children should be facing criminal charges. |
| Posted by: GK 2007-11-13 13:51 |
| #7 CrazyFool: Placing (and teaching) small children to do so is irresponsible and negligent. That oughtta be an understatement of the year! How about criminal? |
| Posted by: twobyfour 2007-11-13 13:28 |
| #6 Protesting is one thing. You want to go run out in front of an 18-wheeler with the misguided notion that semi-trucks (and DC9 cats) magically endow their drivers with the ability to see through steel hoods (and bulldozer blades) go right ahead. Placing (and teaching) small children to do so is irresponsible and negligent. |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2007-11-13 12:57 |
| #5 As 18-wheelers towing cargo began rolling down Market Street about five minutes later, two protesters lay down in the road, creating a human blockade. THUMP...THUMP What was that, Mike? Dunno. I think it was either speed bumps or a human blockade... |
| Posted by: tu3031 2007-11-13 12:36 |
| #4 Yeah, it's easy to solve, Child Services take the kids, the parents get executed for treason in a time of war for attempted sabotage of the supply line to the troops. No mercy. |
| Posted by: Silentbrick 2007-11-13 11:20 |
| #3 FYI - Evergreen College is where our 'beloved' St. Pancake came from. Looks like they should be charged with Child Endangerment at least. |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2007-11-13 11:18 |
| #2 Disclaimer: I live in the Olympia area. I advise all here to note that this crap results from a very-very small group of moonbats, students from Evergreen College and dregs from Seattle assisted by a lame duck city councilman, T J Johnson. There are more people standing in line at the many local Starbucks right now than attended this demo. With very little effort it would be possible to run a counter demo of hundreds, if not thousands of people from this area. The question is, are they worth it? |
| Posted by: dogsbody 2007-11-13 10:47 |
| #1 So, just like the jihadis. |
| Posted by: Excalibur 2007-11-13 10:09 |