No arrests made during ceremony

[onehandle]

Source: DC Examiner

“We had a crowd stretching from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial and for the most part it was an orderly and festive,” said U.S. Park Police Sergeant Robert LaChance. “We couldn’t have asked for a better day.”

No arrests were made as of Tuesday afternoon, according to D.C., National Park and U.S. Capitol police.

Emergency crews mainly dealt with minor medical issues, and about 30 lost children throughout the day. Children who were lost on the south side of the National Mall were taken to a D.C. police substation at 415 Fourth St. in Southwest Washington. Those on the north side of the Mall were taken to a police station at 501 New York Ave. NW.

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The past two inaugurations saw dozens of arrests. In 2001, Democrats angry over the ballot recount threw tomatoes and oranges during the parade. On the night of President Bush’s second inauguration, nearly 70 people were arrested in Adams Morgan by police in riot gear. A federal judged last year ruled that the arrests were unlawful.

Read more: http://www.dcexaminer.com/local/37942064.html

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One elected President. = One big happy party.

[Renew Deal]

1. I just got out of jail and I can tell you this is BS!

:evilgrin:

[Ian David]

2. Seriously?

How much were you carrying?

[onehandle]

3. Yeah, but that was for public nudity.

Please don't do that again.

[Renew Deal]

4. Have the pictures gotten around?

:blush:

[Ian David]

5. Yes. I just saw them on The Discovery Channel. n/t

[Cheap_Trick]

6. Man, I bet the freeps are SOOOO disappointed about that.....

:rofl:

Just another in a long line of disappointments that is their life......

[Kolesar]

7. And bush and Cheney were right there

Talk about a "missed opportunity"!

[Usrename]

14. Hahaha

:rofl:

[Mojorabbit]

8. That is weird

I spoke with a relative who worked the event and the secret service told her they had picked up several people due to fights.

[jennied]

11. Maybe they didn't arrest them? Hmmm

[bemildred]

9. That is what political legitimacy looks like.

I know, it's been a while, but that's what it is.

[sonias]

10. Excellent sentiment - "legitimacy"

Ah yes it feels soooooo goooood!!
:loveya:

Thank you.

Sonia

[gatorboy]

12. The right wingers were too afraid to show up.

They're much more comfortable in the safety of their own blogs :P

[BanTheGOP]

13. There should have been at least two arrests...

...but Bush and Cheney are still on notice.

[Vincardog]

15. Bingo

[Danascot]

16. Can you imagine if McCain/Palin had won?

They'd be dealing with arrestees and hosing out the streets for weeks.

[Generator]

17. Amazing what happens

when the people! are listened to. This is just amazing.

The last eight years really were a bloodless coup.

[HopeHoops]

18. That is just amazing - a record crowd and no arrests. Wow.