Occupy Wall Street Clash: Police and Oakland Protesters Clash
Friday, November 4, 2011
, Posted by JED at 10:21:00 AM
Occupy Wall Street Clash: Police and Oakland Protesters Clash
Police and protesters supporting the Occupy Wall Street movement clashed downtown following a day of peaceful protests throughout Oakland.
The confrontation began after protesters started a large bonfire in the middle of a downtown street. Dozens of police in riot gear moved in on hundreds of protesters as the flames leaped more than 15 feet in the air from several large metal and plastic trash bins that had been pushed together.
Police warned protesters to clear out before firing several rounds of tear gas and "flash bang" grenades to clear the area.
A reporter for CBS Radio station KCBS saw at least 30 arrested protesters being led away by police.
Read further news HERE.
The confrontation began after protesters started a large bonfire in the middle of a downtown street. Dozens of police in riot gear moved in on hundreds of protesters as the flames leaped more than 15 feet in the air from several large metal and plastic trash bins that had been pushed together.
Police warned protesters to clear out before firing several rounds of tear gas and "flash bang" grenades to clear the area.
A reporter for CBS Radio station KCBS saw at least 30 arrested protesters being led away by police.
Read further news HERE.
Everyone has the right to assembly and to voice your opinion or cause but when violence and criminal behavior result, then it's time to disperse the crowd and honor the rights of others who are not demonstrating.
Someone explain to me please, how breaking glass and looting a store advances a cause? or burning a car?