Peaceful protesters prevail at parking lot #4 despite the foolish 15 minute provocateur!

Thanks to the many who showed up on Wed the 6th and defied the 15 minute Panic Law. You can sign an on-line petition against this law at
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/End-the-15-minute-Trespass-law

There are many interesting comments supporting the end of this law building at this petition started less than 24 hours ago.

I was filming. Due to health issues I have been unable to show up and show my support physically during past protests. Due to the lack of police on this day, and me in charge of the videoing, I decided to simply shoot the fun, and put together a short video of the peaceful event to music. Shoppers from the market came and went, the drummers kept a steady flow of music and many people signed the petitions. People from out of town were appalled at the law.

The day was wonderful, kids and people dancing, Food Not Bombs fed, people associated without fear of arrest or citation.

During the filming a man came , surveying the crowd at the sidelines. He then kicked over signs, started an argument with some people far from me, and then came and assaulted me twice. I did not call the cops because that is exactly what this fool wanted, to bring violence to the circle and provoke others. I decided doing so would only bring the police, and ruin the vibe.

I can't say he did not hurt me. I have a metal rod in my spine and when he grabbed my camera he also grabbed me and put the ball of both his fists into my back, right where my surgery was and twisted. He then tried to twist the camera from my hand and had his leg behind me in a standard move to take me down. He assaulted me twice. I ask you all to pay more attention and watch out for your fellow brothers and sisters.

He backed off when I would not give in and Robert pulled him off me, twice. Plus I had a Vulcan Grip on my new camera and he could not take it. Ironically, he spent almost exactly 15 minutes provoking people and left. Beware of this man. If he isn't a cop then his mother should dress him differently. Remember, stand up for those standing with you.

I addressed this scene in the second video in the most... humorous way I could.
We need to work together to end this law, and restore our rights.

Peace

Tim Rumford