[OKIEDOC]

I understand some of their teachers were also involved in prodding the kids to walk out of class.

I found it offensive that the police did nothing to keep the kids from shutting down the freeways.

I have seen this kind of action in some third world countries and it soon builds to violence quickly.

[2rightsleftcoast]

Yes, I think you are right. The Mayor invited some of the students into his office to see what their complaints were. One of the people sitting at the table said something along the lines of "I should be teaching fourth period now" but he just had to go along with the march. I felt like slapping him and telling him to get back to school you idiot.

[La Enchiladita]

I just spoke to my local LAPD Watch Commander and he didn't have too much to say but he gave me the Chief's number to call tomorrow.

I said the police were right there when the kids took over the Harbor Freeway and they did nothing to get them off the freeway: Why? He did not have an answer. Nada. Just something about it not being his jurisdiction.

I said , Well I want you to listen to me for a minute. As a civilian and a citizen, when I see this anarchy in the streets, this protest against this country, I am concerned about my safety and I am outraged at the disrespect of this nation.

Well, ma'am, you can call the Chief tomorrow. I said, Fine, I will, but can you acknowledge my concerns? Yes, ma'am.

Pathetic, huh? The safety of the public is no longer their business. Well, I guess it is my business, and I will have to take care of it.