Three war protesters are beaten

[Robbien]

Associated Press

Three men protesting the war in Iraq were assaulted by passers-by, police said Wednesday.

The three were holding signs in a supermarket parking lot when a vehicle carrying two men approached them about 6 p.m. Tuesday, police said.

The two men in the vehicle jumped out and scuffled with the three war protesters, tearing up two signs and knocking one protester to the ground, police said. The attackers then fled in their vehicle.

The victims did not require medical attention, police said in a news release. Their names were not released.

Police are looking for the attackers. The case will eventually be transferred to the FBI because of possible civil rights violations, police spokesman Dick Cottam said.

http://www.kgw.com/sharedcontent/APStories/stories/D82COE9O1.html

Don't know where this happened but it was reported in a paper that covers Oregon and SW Washington

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

1. Googled it and found same text in the Seattle Post Intelligencer

So most probaly Seattle area

[icymist]

6. Here's the P-I link. It happened in Spokane

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/aplocal_story.asp?category=6420&slug=WA%20Anti%20war%20Assault

[flamingyouth]

21. Yeah, that sounds like Spokane to me

Beat a protestor, save America.:eyes:

[Webster Green]

2. Freepers hate democracy....

Fucking brownshirts for bush

[DoNotRefill]

3. I was once assaulted...

for protesting. It comes with the territory. I hope they catch the bastards.

[Just Me]

7. Yeah, these fascists-types are scary,...we had a real scary experience,

,...at one of our protests. The guy (I hate to say it, but he was pale-skinned) was driving an old, rather broken truck and had a damn rifle in his hand as he screamed obscenities at us.

We have some really freaky people in this country who desperately need A LOT of help. Administrations like this "grow" this kind of radicalism.

[DoNotRefill]

13. both sides....

have their fascist types. I was attacked by people who were at least masquerading as so-called "progressives" for being pro-RKBA.

People need to understand that the right to protest is a RIGHT, and people shouldn't be attacked for voicing their opinions.

[Just Me]

16. Yeah, but, even as a non-violent advocate,...

,...and a "slight" female,...I have to confess that, if there is a stronger guy protester in the vicinity,...I tend to gravitate.

What can I say,...I still have some sensible survival stuff going.

:shrug:

[MrSlayer]

4. Two against three and they won?

One guy is always free to snipe the other two engaged with his friends, this should never happen.

[wubbathompson]

5. I saw these women who were protesting fur sales

outside of the Neiman Marcus in Fort Worth kick some dude in the balls who was harassing them. I almost crapped my pants I laughed so hard.

[alarcojon]

11. It doesn't say they won

it says they fled in their car. A hit and run, how courageous.

[fearnobush]

19. Would have had to hit back.

When it comes to self defense, well, I hit back.

[saigon68]

8. When protest really gets going concealed carry is the trick

If they want to play games with dissent, we will show up with the proper numbers to take care of ourselves. Never protest with less than 75 people and at least 8-10 w/ concealed carry.

Let these disruptors Fuck with you THEN



[teryang]

23. Better check state and local laws first

Concealed carry at a public assembly may be a crime even with a license. I don't think it is a good idea.

[Supply Side Jesus]

9. Always staple your signs to a...

baseball bat. That should ward off any free speech haters.

[54anickel]

17. Ewww, I LIKE that idea! I'l have to remember that! Thanks!

[Just Me]

20. nevermind,....

,...weird,...

[54anickel]

22. I'm special!

:evilgrin:

[Just Me]

25. Yikes,...

,...stop that devil thingy!!!

[Just Me]

18. I like that idea,...

,...and will follow your advice.

:bounce:

[RummyTheDummy]

29. Laughing my ass off here

That's funny yet so true. They wouldn't fuck with someone with a Louisville Slugger in their hand. I know I wouldn't.

[R Hickey]

31. I almost got arrested carrying a plastic baseball bat in a crowd

You can't legally carry baseball bats in crowds, even if it is only a Halloween celebration, and you're in the costume of a baseball player. The police won't allow it.

If you staple an anti-Bush sign to a real baseball bat, and go out to demonstrate in public, you may find yourself shot with a tazer, and when arrested, if you're in a "red" state, you could wind up forced to stand on a box, wearing some lady's underwear on your head, and with electrodes attached to your privates.

[AussieInCA]

10. freeper brown shirts cleansing America of Dissent

Freeper during their interview said "just like our propher GW said, god told us to do it"

[bluestateguy]

12. Another reason for the Left to embrace firearms

Had they been armed they could have put these thugs in their place. Until the Left gives up their squeamishness about guns they will continue to get their asses kicked.

[teryang]

24. Actually a simple assault doesn't justify

...the display of a deadly weapon.

[scarface2004]

14. karl rove's thugs

are spanning the kountry side looking for anybody who is not following the party line...and beating them up!!!

[cyclezealot]

15. In the protests in the Spring of 2003

one wacko right wing thug actually swerved his car towards a protester in front of U.S. Rep. Randy Duke Cunningham's office. Came darn close...Police stopped the nut cake. But did not arrest him.Why? I consider it endangerment.

[peterh]

26. If caught….

And in lieu of a draft….sentencing could be a choice….jail or MP duty in Iraq….



There be some sarcasm in the above….

[Just Me]

27. At least in jail you are fed, clothed, sheltered AND get health care.

Hell, as an American citizen who has broken no laws, worked so very hard to improve myself and contribute in a positive way to my country,...I am unemployed and have NO health care.

Such a weird country I live in.

[sfwriter]

28. Ooooh... They should have been so pepper sprayed....

[anarchy1999]

30. Makes me feel warm and safe, especially since we are holding weekly

protest in front of Halliburton in North Dallas. I will not be surprised if we have an "ugly" incident.