St. Paul: Repression of Political Protest

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The events of police repression and oppression that took
place at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul-Minneapolis deeply angered members of the peace community, as well as the many people in
this Country who witnessed this and were shocked at the behavior of law
enforcement. There are those who might
believe this brutalization of those who were peacefully demonstrating, with
permits issued by the City, and which people believe is their “right” under the
Constitution, was an aberration or “over-reaction.”

However, what we saw was am emerging police state further
testing new weapons and tactics, and learning how much they can get away with.

The repression began with over a year ago with infiltration
by paid informers of protest organizers, and “pre-emptive” raids on private
homes and meeting places, leading to overtly political “conspiracy”
charges. Police from around the country were
led by Homeland Security in the wanton use of concussion grenades thrown in
succession at retreating protesters; smoke bombs; an array of tear gas &
pepper gas; wooden batons (bats); weapons, including AR15 automatic assault
rifles drawn on unarmed and passive people; riot control horses and dump trucks
with blades down as if to scoop up anyone in the streets.

Friends of the RNC8 Information & Support

When Protest Is Terrorism: RNC 8 Charged as Terrorists Under State Patriot Act : Bruce Nestor

When I Heard… : Dennis Loo

The “Shock and Awe” of the Rising Police State: Elaine Brower

Pre-Emptive Strikes Against Protest at RNC: Marjorie Cohn

Sarah Palin: Candidate of Christian Dominionism: Larry Jones

A Palin Theocracy: Marjorie Cohn

Shock and Awe Comes Home to Roost: Dennis Loo

Tyranny on Display at the Republican Convention: Chris Hedges

Storm Troopers at the RNC: Ray McGovern

First they came for the anarchists: Mordecai Spector

So” That’s What Police Repression Looks Like: Kevin Gostzola