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City Paying the Price for Marines Protests in Berkeley
KCBS All News 740 AM ^ | Friday, 29 February 2008

Posted on 03/02/2008 2:22:54 AM PST by USMC Brat

BERKELEY, Calif. (KCBS) -- The protests that continue in Berkeley over the Marine’s recruiting station come at a hefty price tag for the city.

Protests have been held every Friday for months outside the Marines recruitment center on Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley.

”It supports the war by continuing to pull people into the war machine,” said Jennifer Kitter, a Code Pink member, and regular at the protests.

The city manager says Berkeley police are spending $20,000 each time such a protest is held, to make sure that the demonstrators don’t get physical with each other.

”I’m supporting the troops, all of the troops, and in this case, the Marines,” said John Roy, a former Marine, who stands in front of the recruitment station waving an American flag.

Both sides vow the protests will continue.


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: berkeley; codepink; marines; rally; spartansixdelta; usmc
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1 posted on 03/02/2008 2:22:56 AM PST by USMC Brat
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2 posted on 03/02/2008 2:27:57 AM PST by Cindy
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To: USMC Brat

The price tag is incredible!

The Berkeley City Council has cost the City of Berkeley taxpayers in excess of $93,000 on Feb 12; and every Friday $20,000.

Wonder how long it’ll take the city to go broke?


3 posted on 03/02/2008 2:28:37 AM PST by USMC Brat (Set the example.)
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”It supports the war by continuing to pull people into the war machine,” said Jennifer Kitter, a Code Pink member, and regular at the protests. "I am also protesting by not bathing during all of this time. I'm not shaving my legs or armpits, either," she continued. I'll show those evil warmongers. I haven't taken a bath or shower in weeks. It's great, really. I have much more time to protest since I'm not wasting any time on useless grooming."
4 posted on 03/02/2008 2:30:45 AM PST by Allegra (Posting without being logged on since 2001)
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To: USMC Brat

A supporter of our military has got to love it.
Make the crazy folks of Berkley pay for the disrespect they’ve shown our military. At the same time it takes needed funds away from other aspects of their govt.
Keep it up folks, wish I were closer to there to show support.


5 posted on 03/02/2008 2:33:35 AM PST by Joe Boucher (An enemy of Islam)
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To: USMC Brat

We need to buy some pink shirts and have protests 24/7


6 posted on 03/02/2008 2:34:21 AM PST by Soliton
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LOL! That just seemed so realistic for one of these "types" I had to check the article. I think your version is closer than the authors.
7 posted on 03/02/2008 2:34:55 AM PST by Caipirabob (Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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LOL!


8 posted on 03/02/2008 2:35:30 AM PST by USMC Brat (Set the example.)
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They riot at peace marches and drain city money that could be used for the poor? Say it ain’t so!
9 posted on 03/02/2008 2:39:08 AM PST by endthematrix (He was shouting 'Allah!' but I didn't hear that. It just sounded like a lot of crap to me.)
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”I’m supporting the troops, all of the troops, and in this case, the Marines,” said John Roy, a former Marine, who stands in front of the recruitment station waving an American flag.

Big SHOUT OUT to John Roy!

oooh-Rah! Semper Fi

TO JOE: Sure wish I lived within traveling distance to Berkeley, too. I'd be a fixture in front of the Marine OSO to show my support, right along with John Roy and other supporters.
10 posted on 03/02/2008 2:47:37 AM PST by USMC Brat (Set the example.)
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Wonder how long it’ll take the city to go broke?

We can only hope that it is sooner rather then later.

11 posted on 03/02/2008 2:51:11 AM PST by verga (I'm not an apologist I just play one on TV)
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Considering that John Roy is facing off against Jennifer Kitter, he is very brave indeed. He deserves heavy combat pay for chemical warfare alone!


12 posted on 03/02/2008 2:59:36 AM PST by Jemian ("I hate the media." ~~ Kayak)
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To: USMC Brat

You got it right, I love a show and it sure would be fun dressing up in my old Army uniform to just stand around laughing at and making fun of the crazies there.
You have to know it is easy as can be to tweak code pink feathers.
Maybe carry a sing saying nuke Iran and on the other side put Sheehan in prison.


13 posted on 03/02/2008 3:03:14 AM PST by Joe Boucher (An enemy of Islam)
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To: USMC Brat
Berkeley Marines Protest.LINK


14 posted on 03/02/2008 3:14:58 AM PST by Fred Nerks (fair dinkum!)
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Don't forget that the businesses in the area of the Code Pink Stink protests are hurting (and complaining) too:

Berkeley businesses feel pinch of weekly anti-war protests


15 posted on 03/02/2008 3:28:39 AM PST by Iron Munro (Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress; but I repeat myself.)
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To: freema

$20K Ping!


16 posted on 03/02/2008 3:35:39 AM PST by 2111USMC
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To: Cindy

No earmarks for Berkeley for 10 years.
No problem.


17 posted on 03/02/2008 3:37:59 AM PST by Diogenesis (Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum)
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To: USMC Brat
Money means absolutely nothing to these cities. They will gladly spend a million bucks on a wheelchair ramp and act as if it’s no ones business.
18 posted on 03/02/2008 3:40:58 AM PST by Mark was here (The earth is bipolar.)
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To: Soliton

The police should do cover this differently: Lady, if you want to protest the marines you do it on your own dime.


19 posted on 03/02/2008 3:41:19 AM PST by Loud Mime ("Life was better when cigarette companies could advertise and lawyers could not")
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carry a sing saying nuke Iran and on the other side put Sheehan in prison

IMPEACH OBAMA!

20 posted on 03/02/2008 3:43:26 AM PST by ROCKLOBSTER (RATs...nothing more than Bald Haired Hippies!)
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