THANK THE OAKLAND POLICE DEPARMENT FOR ENFORCING THE LAW TODAY ON THE DOCKS

4/7/03 | bekka

[bekka]

LET THE OAKLAND POLICE DEPARMENT KNOW THAT YOU SUPPORT THEIR ACTIONS TODAY dealing with the "peaceniks" on the docks in Oakland, California. E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR OAKLAND POLICE DEPARMENT IS: webcop@oaklandpolice.com

I am sure they will get tons of complaints from the air heads in California (and elsewhere). Let's give them some positive feedback. FINALLY, law enforcement enforcing the laws pertaining to freedom of speech and assembly.

A little more enforcement like that and maybe these "peaceniks" will reconsider their tactics!! Way to go Oakland -- there is hope for California after all! SPREAD THE WORD TROOPS!

[antaresequity]

Already did earlier today...

bttt

[Enterprise]

Ah yes, I can hear the lovely tune playing now - "Hitting on the docks of the bay."

[francisr]

done - keep it up

[dfwgator]

For a libbie, Jerry Brown is a pretty good mayor of Oakland.

[amused]

I don't know if the police acted correctly since the information seems disjointed at this point so I would say congratulations are pre-mature at this point if they are even warranted.

Also, why do I get the sneaking suspicion that this post is similar to the latest indymedia protests where they claim to be "pro-war" taking the rhetoric over the top in order to discredit real counter-protesters.....

[PeoplesRep_of_LA]

Also, why do I get the sneaking suspicion that this post is similar to the latest indymedia protests where they claim to be "pro-war" taking the rhetoric over the top in order to discredit real counter-protesters.....

No offense, but you are reading indymedia too much, their paranoid conspiracies are corrupting your brain! I read the story about the unions walking off the job because they were caught in the crossfire, but no body is pointing out, these are UNION THUGS for crying out loud. Here in CA Bush had to fight with these same Marxists earlier in his Presidency to force a compromise and keep our ports open. I'm sure they still have an axe to grind against Bush by supporting the Anti-Bush protestors.

CA dock workers have no credibility, I want that independently verified before I believe a word of it.

[dasher]

Bump!

[Las Vegas Dave]

Hear me crying, Kum ba yah!
Hear me crying, Kum ba yah!
Hear me crying, Kum ba yah!
Oh.....Kum ba yah!

[caisson71]

I thought the antis supported the troops! They were blocking supplies to them. I would have used REAL bullets!!!!!!!!!!

[so_real]

Thank you email delivered :-)

[so_real]

Do you think when she heals she'll be a little smarter next time? (That is a girl, isn't it?)

[BigLittle]

Thanks for the tip! Done!

[BushMeister]

I agree that these punks need to be dispersed if they are obstructing public movement or the conduct of business, but what happened today is going to lead to some big lawsuits. The way most of the protests have been handled (millions of wasted dollars in police overtime, flexi-cuffing arrestable protesters, not "cracking heads" despite provocation) makes this sort of "direct action" by the cops (LOL!) seem over the top.

I'm not saying that I think it is, but I bet that some grand juries, juries and judges out here in liberal land will be awarding millions to these little protesting darlings in the near future.

[A CA Guy]

Let them sue and the city and Feds should be bringin them up on treason and other charges if they threaten suits.

[bekka]

I'm sure they will try -- however, if you break the law, you pay the price (or should). Let's not forget the stuff they were chunking at the police. Also, the big difference here is that we are at war and their intent was to halt shipments of supplies to troops -- I think that is a little more serious in the eyes of the law. At least if it isn't it sure should be -- that is where our petition and phone calls to Ashcroft will come in -- at least to my way of thinking.

[BushMeister]

I hope you're right. The left never thinks that the laws apply to them (see FLSC, NJSC, OJ, both Clintons, etc.). They think that their righteous passion is more important than any real-world event or issue- or danger to this country.

[amused]

No offense, but you are reading indymedia too much, their paranoid conspiracies are corrupting your brain!

LOL....probably right.

I read the story about the unions walking off the job because they were caught in the crossfire, but no body is pointing out, these are UNION THUGS for crying out loud. Here in CA Bush had to fight with these same Marxists earlier in his Presidency to force a compromise and keep our ports open. I'm sure they still have an axe to grind against Bush by supporting the Anti-Bush protestors.

I wasn't refering to the story but rather the post cheering on the police. Sure most of FR doesn't have a problem with what happened in Oakland but the post was so obvious, beyond funny comments that are the FR style and with a new poster.....yeah I'm probably paranoid.

But this is their game. They post something outrageous and try and get it covered by the media as the "true" spirit of FR. Thankfully FR has withstood these attacks.

[ezo4]

Them - Kum ba yah my Lord

Me - Pull the rip Cord!

These people get what they diserve. Those rubber bullets give a nasty welt.

[ATCNavyRetiree]

I don't even live in California (I live in WA) but I called the Oakland PD yesterday (510-777-3333)and thanked them for doing the right thing. We all need to be proactive against these scumbag traitors!