Molotov Cocktail Hits Officer During Anti-Bush Protest (Officer's Uniform Catches Fire)

NBC11 ^ | November 2, 2005

[nickcarraway]

SAN FRANCISCO -- During a protest against the Bush administration Wednesday, a Molotov cocktail was thrown at a building and fell on a police officer, lighting his uniform on fire.

Officer Gary Constantine said the cocktail fell on his shoulder and lit the side of his uniform on fire. He was able to put the fire out with his hand and was not seriously injured.

A witness told NBC11 that he saw the cocktail hit the side of a building and ricocheted down onto the police officer.

San Francisco police estimate a few thousand protestors attended the protest.

The protest began at noon at Civic Center and later moved to Mission Street, then Third Street and back up Market Street, where the group is making its way back to Civic Center.

At least 100 police officers are escorting the crowd and have blocked off Larkin while the group makes its way through that intersection.

Police Officer Edward O'Toole said "a few thousand" people were participating in the protest and that there were more to start with.

Protesters are carrying signs in both English and Spanish that read, "Drive out the Bush Regime" and "World Can't Wait."

The protest was put on by group "World Can't Wait! Drive Out The Bush Regime!"

Officers with batons and riot helmets are escorting the protesters as they make their way through the downtown corridor.

[GeronL]

a few thousand, thats it??? *laughs*

Its a front group of some commie outfit, probably the Revolutionary Communist Party that believes violence is the only way to overthrow the government, not elections

[Americanwolf]

Stupid lefty socialist and anarchist...

I don't think the country is ready to tolerate these kind of acts from these idiots.

[GeronL]

Protesters are carrying signs in both English and Spanish that read, "Drive out the Bush Regime" and "World Can't Wait."

Uh oh

doesn't California law say they have to be made available in 74 languages including 'tagalog'??

[A CA Guy]

Drop the anarchists in the middle of France's no-go neighborhoods.

IMO, they would deserve each other.

[GeronL]

pretty lame though, these people have no idea how to get what they want

[Americanwolf]

Yeah most are either anarchist that just want to create "havoc" or so many different "professional protesters" that they cannot effectively organize their message or actions.

[GeronL]

a revolution is gonna take more than a few thousand clueless idiots and one small 'molotov cocktail'

[Threepwood]

I don't think that they would like what they want even if they somehow managed to get it.

[commonasdirt]

"a few thousand, thats it??? *laughs* "

Pathetic turnouts nationwide. I have gotten a big kick out of the DUmmies. leaduing up to today they were showing a "this is it.....the revolution has begun" attitude as they typically do. Now that the numbers are in they are more subdued and copping their usual "we are the few enlightened Americans" attitude. they will never learn. As to the SF molotov cocktail incident, shows they are not the "we are peacelovng" people they would have you believe

[Senator Goldwater]

"I don't think the country is ready to tolerate these kind of acts from these idiots"

The police certainly shouldn't. The entire procession should've been gassed and summarily rounded up. Anyone testing positive for contact with fuel should be prosecuted for assualting a police officer with the intent to maim or kill.

[commonasdirt]

"I don't think that they would like what they want even if they somehow managed to get it."

Historically, come the revolution they would be put against the wall right after we were gone. Not that it would ever happen in the real world. SF is one thing, the rest of America entirely another

[Americanwolf]

I can agree with that...

I am all for protesting and free speech, but when it rises to the level of violence.. that becomes an act that goes beyond first amendment rights... I don't care how the ACLU tries to stretch it.

[Americanwolf]

A revolution requires a degree of sobriety too... most these idiots are so stoned that they could not organize a munchies run.

[Senator Goldwater]

"I am all for protesting and free speech, but when it rises to the level of violence.. that becomes an act that goes beyond first amendment rights"

Yes.

The violent Left in this country must be made to understand that we WILL have order.

[goldstategop]

Apparently, they have no compunction about killing officers. And they claim to be against violence! Peacenik dope-heads.

(Denny Crane: "Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We're Dead Wrong.")

[Americanwolf]

I think the violent undercurrent has been brewing for a few years now...

I don't care for the idea of police in the streets, but after the riots in Cleveland earlier in Oct...(Anarchist were present there...at the WTO conferences..too) The vocal and violent minority leave no choice... and then they will cry about a police state! I think though a majority of the population would understand the need for that kind of action.

[Senator Goldwater]

"I don't care for the idea of police in the streets, but after the riots in Cleveland earlier in Oct"

I was in favor of law and order before early October.

The biggest mistake of the Sixties was tolerance of this nonsense. Nip it in the bud. Violence against authority is an assualt on freedom and must be crushed with superior, overwhelming force.

[Rightwing Conspiratr1]

They are doing their best to recreate a "Kent State" like event.

[goldstategop]

Punks

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We're Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[The_Media_never_lie]

When a crowd gathers, there are always idiots present. Those in the crowd must learn they are partly responsible for the damage the idiots cause.

[The Red Zone]

Disgusting. Absolutely disgusting. I hope they caught the cocktail thrower.

[goldstategop]

It borders on treason and was disgusting. But then again that's what pinko liberal Democrat commies do. They never seem to tire of ways to outrage and offend the maximum number of patriotic minded fellow Americans.

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We're Know We're Dead Wrong.")
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[The Red Zone]

At the first fire bomb my response would have been FIRE HOSE.

[Americanwolf]

Agreed... could not have said it any better..

[Rightwing Conspiratr1]

Nixon's fault! Bush's fault!

Then some Canadian will pen a song...
"Tin soldiers and Bush's coming..."

[Caipirabob]

a Molotov cocktail was thrown at a building and fell on a police officer, lighting his uniform on fire.

They have my permission to "open fire".

[reformedliberal]

Thank you for calling *the cocktail* by its correct name.
But aren't you supposed to used foam instead of water on a gas fire?

I immediately noticed that nowhere was the correct term: fire bomb, used. I suppose *Molotov Cocktail* sounds way more cool and innocuous and that is why it was used.

Gasoline-filled glass bottles with rag wicks are a paradigm symbol of the revolutionary Left. They replace the black sphere with a fizzing fuse beloved by early 20th century political cartoonists. Funny, that they would attempt to soften the image in this article.

Aren't these the folks who are against war because it is dangerous to children and other living beings?

[jmaroneps37]

This is just another reminder that these scumbags are not "protesters" or "anti war peace moms" or any other of the cutesy name the ratmedia wants to call them. They are enemies of America who want us dead just as much as the bastards that our war fighters kill everyday.
Can we now start calling them what they really are? Words do have meaning after all.

[mtntop3]

Stupid lefty socialist and anarchist...

I don't think the country is ready to tolerate these kind of acts from these idiots.

Yes, Harry Reid and Jay Rockefeller need to go...

[E Rocc]

The protest was put on by group "World Can't Wait! Drive Out The Bush Regime!"

Well considering that a convicted cop killer that by all rights should be wormfood co-founded this group, this isn't suprising.

-Eric

[E Rocc]

after the riots in Cleveland earlier in Oct

You mean Toledo, right? That was unrelated, two groups of racist fanatics facing off...

-Eric

[Khankrumthebulgar]

San Francisco has a "Rent a Mob" of Far Left Activists who show up to every protest. They are paid, have Health Insurance and the SF Chronicle runs ads in the employment section for people to become Professional Protestors. Many folks think these are "Volunteers" it is commonly known fact amongst Bay Area Locals.

[Velveeta]

btt

[joesnuffy]

Ah yes S.F.

Their parents and grandparents greeted me and my bros
back in 70 as I recall

Too bad the cops did not kill that sob that threw a fire
bomb or at the very least stomp him into a 100 yr coma

imo

[Americanwolf]

yes meant Toledo...its all Ohio to me... (no offense to Ohio residents meant..)

If you watch the news carefully it was not only black gangs, but there were several groups of anarchist involved with the black gangs against the police.

The difference between this and the SF incident... is what you cited that it was started over the neo-nazis being there in Toledo, but the anarchists and black gangs took it as an opportunity to create mayhem.

[JulieRNR21]

The biggest mistake of the Sixties was tolerance of this nonsense. Nip it in the bud. Violence against authority is an assualt on freedom and must be crushed with superior, overwhelming force.

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Exactly! 'Peace Rally' protesters use violence against the police!

And in Paris suburbs.....the Muslims are throwing Molotov cocktails and shooting real bullets while the French police are using rubber bullets to defend themselves!

And the followers of the 'religion of peace' are getting bolder & bolder in their violence.

[Americanwolf]

LOL!!!!! TOUCHE`

[weegee]

Why didn't this make the news with the same level of coverage as the Toledo riot? Same type of anti-police communists rioting. The black gangs in Toledo did not organize that riot, Canadian communists did.

[The Red Zone]

I mean fire hose on the crowd