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"Perhaps, since the cost covers security, they could let the vets do their own. They are just as, if not better, qualified to handle crowd control as the Eugene cops. Just supply the ambulances and let them be seen. That should take care of the problem."

What's the problem? Can't they just get the police for security like every other parade?

"What's the problem? Can't they just get the police for security like every other parade?"

These people doing this parade, and it is for the city's benefit and not just the vets, have earned a little assistance, don't you think? The security being discussed is also for the city and it's residence. The right to parade down the street during a national holiday is freedom of speech. You can be assured the offenders of the parade will not ask for police help as they are notorious for breaking windows and turning over cars. I can absolutely promise you the security will not be violated by the vets, just the anti-war/lowlifes that will cause problems for the citizens far more than they would for the vets. If left unattended, the vets can easily take care of the problem without the cops and the cops will probably get assistance if they need it before they ask.

So I ask you, seeing as how the vets are legally parading down a route they publicize, and are doing it peaceably, and have never violated that peace in the history of the parade, then why should they pay for something they don't need, i.e. protection, when the disturbance will most likely be against the citizens of the city?