Posted on 04/15/2024 12:15:32 PM PDT by grundle
CHICAGO (AP) — Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked a freeway leading to three Chicago O'Hare International Airport terminals Monday morning, temporarily stopping vehicle traffic into one of the nation's busiest airports and causing headaches for travelers.
Protesters linked arms and blocked lanes of Interstate 190 around 7 a.m., a demonstration they said was part of a global “economic blockade to free Palestine,” according to Rifqa Falaneh, one of the organizers. Traffic in the San Francisco Bay Area was also snarled for hours Monday morning as pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down both directions of the Golden Gate Bridge and stalled a 17-mile (27-kilometer) stretch of Interstate 880 in Oakland.
On the Golden Gate Bridge in California, a small number of demonstrators stood by, as did police. Some protesters held a black banner that read “Stop the world for Gaza.” The iconic bridge was closed off to all auto traffic, bicyclists and pedestrians.
In Chicago, dozens of protesters were arrested, according to Falaneh. Chicago police said Monday that “multiple people” were taken into custody after a protest where people obstructed traffic but did not have a detailed count.
Protesters say they chose the location, in part, because O’Hare is one of the largest airports. Among other things, they’ve called for an immediate ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas.
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Oh well, ChiCongo asked for these mongrels. Careful what you axe for.
Since there was obvious coordination among all these groups in committing these crimes, I’m sure the Attorney General is investigating RICO charges.
A squadron of police armed with street sweepers would clear the streets in no time.
(A street sweeper is a 12 gauge shotgun with a 30 round drum magazine; very useful for trash cleanup.)
If I’m not mistaken, the street sweeper magazine is loaded with 30 rounds of OO buckshot.
Somewhat messy but sends a very effective message.
“In Florida, we drag ts people out if the road and arrest them.”
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