Posted on 02/26/2006 6:36:32 AM PST by Libloather
17 Arrested at Florida Neo-Nazi Rally
By KELLI KENNEDY, Associated Press Writer
Sun Feb 26, 12:00 AM ET
Supporters of the Nationalist Socialist Movement, march through the streets of a predominantly black neighborhood in a rally in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006. Fist-fights broke out and police made more than a dozen arrests at the rally and march through a predominantly black neighborhood. Most of the arrests came after fights between marchers and angry counter-demonstrators, who were upset with the group's anti-minority message. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
ORLANDO, Fla. - Fistfights broke out and police made 17 arrests Saturday at a neo-Nazi rally and march through a predominantly black neighborhood.
In khaki uniforms, tall black boots and red arm patches bearing swastikas, about 30 members of the National Socialist Movement were barricaded on one side by SWAT team members at the rally. On the other side of the SWAT officers, a group of about 100 black-clad counter-demonstrators, many covering their faces with black masks, held anti-Nazi signs.
Several counter-demonstrators were arrested before the march officially began when pockets of violence erupted, police said. It was not immediately clear whether anyone was hurt.
The march went on as planned through the Orlando neighborhood of Parramore, with about 500 spectators and counter-demonstrators following the group. Grandparents held the hands of their grandchildren as they watched the march from the front of their homes.
"The older generation grew up seeing hate. They grew up seeing these kinds of groups being open and I think for some African-Americans they want the younger generations to see that hate still exists," said the Rev. O'Hara Black of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
No members of the neo-Nazi group were arrested, police said.
Fourteen of those arrested are members of out-of-town groups such as the Skinheads Against Racial Prejudices and the Southeastern Anarchist Network, said Orlando police spokeswoman Barb Jones. All faced charges including disorderly conduct, battery on a law enforcement officer and wearing a mask, police said.
More than 300 law enforcement officers were on hand, hoping to avoid the violence that marked another gathering of the Minneapolis-based neo-Nazi group in October in Toledo, Ohio. A march there led to a riot in which businesses were burned and looted and bricks were thrown at police.
On Saturday, neo-Nazis held signs with such slogans as "White People Unite" and statistics claiming that crime is predominantly committed by blacks. Later, they made Nazi salutes at City Hall as a SWAT team separated the demonstrators from a jeering crowd.
During the march, the neo-Nazis walked on one side of the road and the protesters on the other, separated by two lines of police. Both groups hurled insults.
Counter-demonstrators held signs including ones that read, "Stop the hate. Stop the violence" and "Love everyone."
"For them to come into our neighborhood, it's wrong; it's a slap in the face," said Donnell Jones, 33.
A fist fight breaks out among the crowd of counter-demonstrators during a neo-Nazi rally in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Police keep on lookers away from neo-Nazi's during a rally in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
A man is pulled over a barricade by Orange County Sheriff's Deputys after he was involved in a fist fight at a neo-Nazi rally in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Under the protection of police, supporters of the Nationalist Socialist Movement give the Nazi salute to taunt counter-demonstrators across the street during a rally in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Supporters of the Nationalist Socialist Movement, escorted by police officers, march in a neo-Nazi rally in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
A supporter of the Nationalist Socialist Movement holds up a sign as he marches with a group of neo-Nazis in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Got the whole spectrum of morons there.
(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 Know We're Dead Wrong.")
Nazis marching through a black neighborhood and there were fist fights. Now there is a surprise.
Jokers of this type tried to march in an Ohio town not too long ago...several black folks rioted (amongst themselves).
The news headlines said the Naxis started it, even though they weren't even around.
They need to be fighting the new enemy instead of attempting to revive the old enemy.
You gotta love it when he tromps on the gas and the sound when the four-barrel carb opens up as that big beater squad car careens onto the bridge. Classic!
He should be doing it to "anti-war" protestors, though.
As a white person, I resent it when some semi-literate neo-Nazi or KKK thug claims to represent my "culture." About the only time these people come into contact with books is when they throw books into a bonfire.
17 Arrested at Florida Neo-Nazi Rally
implies that the Nazis were the troublemakers (they were, but were merely exercising their 1st amendment rights). when the real problem was the anarchists and other counter protesters.
No members of the neo-Nazi group were arrested, police said.
Fourteen of those arrested are members of out-of-town groups such as the Skinheads Against Racial Prejudices and the Southeastern Anarchist Network, said Orlando police spokeswoman Barb Jones. All faced charges including disorderly conduct, battery on a law enforcement officer and wearing a mask, police said.
Personally I say:
A pox on all their houses.
Congrats on the writer for identifying them as socialists.
"Who let these idiots into Florida!"
Things were a little slow in Florida so the SPLC sent in the usual morons to get the race thing stirred up again.
I am waiting on Jesse to show up and spew how the Republicans has created an atmosphere of distrust in Florida...
The SPLC sent in the nazis too? It's not as if the "race thing" wasn't going to get stirred up without the socialists.
That would be wrong, although perhaps just barely. What would be correct would be to say that blacks commit crimes at much higher rates than whites, Asians, Hispanics or any other ethnic group, Most of it against other blacks of course.
Nevermind me, I'm having a comprehension problem today.
Hmm, CAIR is tied to Hamas, which sprang from the Islamic Brotherhood, which in turn was established with help from the real German Nazis. Now they are recruiting blacks. Playing both sides of the fence they are.
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