I don't believe that the cops were behaving in a militaristic manner, however. They know that in this age of camcorders and digital cameras, they best be on their best behavior.
I defy anyone to show me where one of these punks was billyclubbed or pepper sprayed without a reason.
Ever notice how Freepers don't get attacked by law enforcement?
But Pard, the cops announce in the media they'll have water cannon, pepper spray, shields and billy clubs, snipers on the rooftops, and all the rest. So of course all you're going to get is the hardest of hard core protesters. Fact is, a lot of people have issues with the globalists, but wouldn't be prepared to face serried ranks of blue to protest about them.
Uh, I have some personal stories that would have made a pretty good episode of 'COPS' if there had been a camera around.