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Photos From the Breakaway March
Photos from the breakaway march from the June 5 protest and march against the war and occupation of Iraq.
The breakaway broke off from the Justin Herman Plaza rally held at the end of the main march and snaked its way along the Embarcadero, by Pier 39, and then along random streets in the Fisherman's Wharf district. The march initially took over the streets, however, the marchers were soon forced onto the sidewalks. Several arrests occurred along the way. There was no apparent reason for the arrests, and one or more people were struck by a baton.
The march ended up back at the plaza and it appeared to be over. The police without any apparent reason followed the marchers into the plaza and attempted to arrest someone who ran into the dry fountain in the center of the plaza. The crowd held the police back and forced them to the edge of the plaza, and here a standoff ensued.
Previously an announcement had been made that anyone crossing a police line or touching a police officer would be subject to baton strikes and to arrest. This, apparently, was used as an excuse for what would occur later. At no point did anyone cross a police line or touch a police officer, nevertheless, when one officer charged the crowd a police riot broke out.
At the end of the riot, which occurred next to the main rally stage, there were more than 100 officers occupying a large portion of the peaceful rally area. One officer was overhead saying while he pointed his baton "go get that mother-f*cker in the white T-shirt."
At this point someone went on stage and asked the officers to leave the plaza, however, this did not stop them from arresting several people and continuing the occupation of the plaza for the next hour.
The march ended up back at the plaza and it appeared to be over. The police without any apparent reason followed the marchers into the plaza and attempted to arrest someone who ran into the dry fountain in the center of the plaza. The crowd held the police back and forced them to the edge of the plaza, and here a standoff ensued.
Previously an announcement had been made that anyone crossing a police line or touching a police officer would be subject to baton strikes and to arrest. This, apparently, was used as an excuse for what would occur later. At no point did anyone cross a police line or touch a police officer, nevertheless, when one officer charged the crowd a police riot broke out.
At the end of the riot, which occurred next to the main rally stage, there were more than 100 officers occupying a large portion of the peaceful rally area. One officer was overhead saying while he pointed his baton "go get that mother-f*cker in the white T-shirt."
At this point someone went on stage and asked the officers to leave the plaza, however, this did not stop them from arresting several people and continuing the occupation of the plaza for the next hour.
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http://www.basetree.com/photos/june5-mass-...
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Eric Wagner takes the greatest pix. These of the breakaway march are truly amazing. Funny thing, when we Raging Grannies left the main demo to go home and take our Granny naps, some policemen thanked us for "not making trouble". It's very interesting to see what happened later as we didn't see it at all on the mainstream news.
Does anyone know the status of the people arrested from the Breakaway March yesterday? And, does anyone know what happened in Golden Gate Park yesterday with the homeles encampment? I was at Haight & Stanyan until 5pm and here were only a few people so i left. It says that something happened there at 5:20pm, but i can't find a reporty about it.
And for what it's worht i ddi attend the closing of the Teach-In last night. All the speakers were inspirational.
And for what it's worht i ddi attend the closing of the Teach-In last night. All the speakers were inspirational.
I have heard from several sources that the park event was not an event, it was just a few people hanging around. Then the cops put the sprinklers on and people dispursed. If anyone has good information on this to dispell this story lets hear it.
Thanks for the comment Raging Gran!
And to hearsay, the "event" in the park was... well... an event (as the photos here can attest to.) I am not sure what happened later, though, as I left at about 4:30.
And to hearsay, the "event" in the park was... well... an event (as the photos here can attest to.) I am not sure what happened later, though, as I left at about 4:30.
Bricks aren't a pleasant thing to have ones head smashed against by police. I'm sore from the attack, but none of us sustained any serious injuries.
Our court date is set for tuesday the 8th (how ironic, another big day of activism) but hopefully Harris will have dropped the charges which included "disturbing the peace, and resisting arrest".
I am greatful to those who tried to pull me away from the cops.
In solidarity,
Ben
Our court date is set for tuesday the 8th (how ironic, another big day of activism) but hopefully Harris will have dropped the charges which included "disturbing the peace, and resisting arrest".
I am greatful to those who tried to pull me away from the cops.
In solidarity,
Ben
Thanks for the pictures and thanks to those who took on the cops. We're with you.
so the attempted-on was obviously ready for some police retribution, and it seems his hoodie had something written or displayed on it that sparked something in the police.
what did it say?
wtf did it say?
what did it say?
wtf did it say?
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