embers of a group opposed to the Republican National Convention, many describing themselves as anarchists, said yesterday that they would carry out illegal protest activities on the convention's second day.Posted on 08/04/2004 9:54:16 PM PDT by NYC GOP Chick
embers of a group opposed to the Republican National Convention, many describing themselves as anarchists, said yesterday that they would carry out illegal protest activities on the convention's second day.
Organizers in the group, the A31 Action Coalition, said they were calling for a nationwide day of nonviolent civil disobedience on Aug. 31 aimed at using parts of Midtown to stage demonstrations, without permits, against the Bush administration. The organizers said they were looking to break free of government intervention to have their say; they called the process for issuing permits broken and criticized the city's practice of using metal barriers to create rally areas or march routes.
"It is here, at the end of the barricades, that we will create free-speech zones, where we can create the kind of world we want to see through music and free food and dancing and debate," said Tim Doody, an organizer, at a news conference at St. Mark's Church-in-the-Bowery, in the East Village. He added that that if asked to move, participants planned to sit down and refuse. "Freedom of assembly isn't so free if you have to ask the government where, when or if."
Throughout the day, organizers said, participants plan to demonstrate outside a variety of institutions, including a Bank of America finance round table planned the morning of Aug. 31 at Tavern on the Green and several corporations they see as contributing to the Bush administration's foreign policies or profiting from them. That evening, the protesters plan to converge around the convention site, Madison Square Garden, outside the official security zone. The coalition, still being formed, represents a broad array of interests, including education, welfare and opposition to the war.
The notion of anarchists organizing a news conference announced well in advance and held before a gaggle of reporters might seem a little odd, given the popular image of anarchists as shadowy, brick-throwing rabble-rousers bent on wreaking havoc and spreading mayhem. But the group, although anti-authoritarian, said that it is opposed to any actions that hurt people and that the tradition of civil disobedience calls for open communication of its plans rather than disguise.
Although organizers did not disavow property damage, they said they were not calling for it. They said they expect many of the planned actions to stay within legal limits. For example, demonstrating on sidewalks without blocking pedestrians or access to buildings and without using amplified sound is legal and does not require a permit.
Police officials warned the demonstrators against any lawbreaking activities. "We're principally concerned about protecting the city against terrorists or violent acts," said Paul J. Browne, the Police Department's chief spokesman. "At the same time we expect everyone to obey the law - even protesters."
Howdy, Doody!
Don't you know that meeting to overthrow the govt. (to try anyway)
IS against the law? Anarchy ain't legal.
vaudine
Thanks a million,
Jeff
Stop Stop, I'm Howdy and I'm being oppressed.
" Kerry said that he has reported for Doody. Maybe that will help."
We may have a pattern here. Kerry aka The Doodymeister says he's the " canned doo " guy and he's always whining about a " back door " draft.
Carefull now, Pinochet had no use for people who read Guillem.
Ah, but I read de Jouvenal now...
Hmmm, I don't think the General had any use for him, either.
Why don't these maggots have to protest from inside a cage, like the DNC protestors? Let's not forget the razor wire, and security cameras on them!!
As usual, the Anarchists for hire are there to silence the voices of legitimate protesters. They will be outnumbered 100 to 1, but they'll get all the press and attention so Republicans can dismiss the issue.
Perhaps the RNC in New York is looking forward to these protests and deliberately wants to encourage and invite a more vigorous exercise of free speech than occurred in Boston.
With heightened security, the police will have no patience for this juvenile junk. I hope these people like spending a few days in jail.
. . .Doody!Well we sure have seen a lot of heckling from the peanut gallery this election.
Is it a coincidence that the bad guys are targetting the Republicans while ignoring or cozying up to the democrats? Check out a summary of what the presenter, CrimethInc has in mind.
The Republicans should be afforded THEIR OWN peaceful assembly. Why do the rights of the protesters run roughshod over those of the delegates?
Also realize that these anarchists mean to do away with our constitutional form of government. Funny that they would use that same Constitution to dismantle it.
From your link. We know that the Democrats have the criminal vote. Throw them in jail. Their "free speech" does not include encouraging people to commit crimes (with tips how).
Electronic Civil Disobedience and the Republican National Convention
An introduction to the theory of hacktivism and the usage of hacking skills as a means of fighting for social justice by pressuring corporations and government to adopt progressive changes. Explores the history of electronic civil disobedience, tips on how to wage your own ECD campaigns, and how to participate in the upcoming actions to coincide with the protests against the Republican National Convention in late August.
CrimetheInc is an Anarchist hacker revolutionary having led successful electronic civil disobedience campaigns against a variety of government and corporate targets. Experienced political activist, having helped organize dozens of large protests against the war in Iraq, global capitalism and neo-liberal free trade agreements. Is currently organizing a multi-pronged hacktivist campaign against the Republican National Convention to coincide with the massive demonstrations to take place in New York City. Specific history about the speaker is not available due to the nature of this project.
The First Amendment: "the right of the people peaceably to assemble."
There's no indication that these folks are going to be "peaceable," and quite a lot of evidence that they won't be. The city has the duty protect its citizens from them.
I, for one, am stocking up on popcorn and beer.
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