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Mesh Fencing Up Again in Parking Lot #4 to Prevent Drum Circle

by ~Bradley (bradley [at] riseup.net)
Once again, metal stakes and green mesh fencing have been put up by the city of Santa Cruz to prevent the weekly drum circle and gathering in Parking Lot #4 next to the Santa Cruz Farmer's Market. September 24th marks the fourth week in a row that police are taking action to shut down the traditional community gathering where people play music, share food and take time to try and enjoy life.
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There is background information at:

Community Members to Return to Parking Lot #4 Alongside Farmer's Market
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/09/22/18540605.php

Two Arrested in Parking Lot #4 Alongside Santa Cruz Farmer's Market
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/09/18/18539716.php

Raging Grannies and Trash Orchestra Defend Drummers from SCPD
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/09/09/18534692.php
§Watching Dirt
by ~Bradley
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§Parking Lot #4
by ~Bradley
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§Protest Supplies
by ~Bradley
protest-supplies_9-24-08.jpg
§Take Down Fence
by ~Bradley
take-down-fence_9-24-08.jpg
§Fenced Tree
by ~Bradley
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§Mesh Fence
by ~Bradley
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by Wild One
Great job, Bradley! And I love the signs! The public should be aware of how their tax dollars are spent during the budget crisis. Last week's police action was about $20,000! To arrest 2 guys. Were they rapists? Violent armed robbers? Nope! They were worse.... they were DRUMMERS!

The city needs to get real. There are better ways to handle any of their supposed complaints. Better, less violent and cheaper.
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