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BREAKING: Cindy Sheehan arrested in Manhattan.
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BREAKING: Cindy Sheehan arrested in Manhattan
by Five of Diamonds
Mon Sep 19th, 2005 at 12:42:39 PDT
I witnessed this with my own eyes. Here is my account.
Cindy Sheehan was arrested moments ago in Union Square, Manhattan for allegedly speaking in the square without the proper permit.
A small group of police began to congregate around 2:00 on the south east corner of Union Square. Cindy and her peace entourage were slightly late to the event, contending with public transportation.
Upon her arrival, applause and cheers filled the crowd awaiting her speech. A few other members of the tour movement spoke. Afterward, about 2:50, Cindy began her speech. It was friendly and empowering. She was grateful for the support and urged everyone to go to Washington DC on the 24th of September for a march on Washington.
At the conclusion of her speech, from my perspective, a few loud and impassioned boos erupted, then I saw a hand come from behind Cindy and grab her shoulder-strap on her backpack. The arm jerked her backwards, with such force as to snap her head forward, and she fell from my view.
The crowd erupted in booing and jeering. The crowd rushed the elevated park where she once stood, not to fight but to witness what was happening. People crowded the police, who had formed a semi-circle around what was happening to Cindy (which I could not witness from my vantage point).
"Nazis," "Gestapo," "free speech," "burn the constitution," "traitors," "you can't have her," could be heard from all sides of the angry crowd. The police stood shoulder-to-shoulder with emotionless looks on their faces. One woman from the tour, I did not see who, urged everyone to that it is a waste of energy to yell at the police, we can't stop it from happening, but what we can do is trumpet this event to the rest of the United States.
Many media cameras were there. One New York Times reporter was also there (at least), and she was moving around the crowd asking questions. Upon the arrest, she inserted herself into the middle of the screaming, recording it all with her mini-recorder.
I'm not sure the details of the permit situation. The announcer said they sought a permit for weeks with no response from the city government.
Spread the word Kossaks! More as it unfolds.
UPDATE: Details prompted by comments There was no violence, no violent rhetoric, and the spirit of the event was positive and strong. She was only there for about 10 minutes before she spoke, and spoke for about 5 minutes. The crowd was respectful and peaceful. Cindy and the other speakers were using a microphone and speakers, which may have caused the problem with the permits. The announcer told the crowd that they had been officially warned before Cindy got there. I'm trying to find out the permit stuff right now. She was speaking at "Camp Casey NYC" in Union Square. It was a planned event, advertised in the newspaper. And from what I heard (Union Square is a noisy place), they tried to get a permit but did not get a response from city government after many messages were left. My view was not the best, so I did not see if it was a cop behind her that jerked her away. The immediate booing and rushing of the "stage" (a large part of the park raised by about 3 steps) made me believe it was the police. I could not see if she resisted or not. Sorry for the bad view...I wish I had more. Watch the wires, this will be out soon.
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http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2005/9/19/154239/638
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"The police stood shoulder-to-shoulder with emotionless looks on their faces. One woman from the tour, I did not see who, urged everyone to that it is a waste of energy to yell at the police, we can't stop it from happening, but what we can do is trumpet this event to the rest of the United States."
Liberals make good matyrs NOT good Revolutionaries.
It sounds as if there were a lot of people there, maybe we could have surrounded the police and arrested them for violating our constitution?
Here's another account
http://nyc.indymedia.org/en/2005/09/57261.html
Re: Hurting the movement
(Anonymous)
2005-09-20 03:31 (link)
I think that Cindy is doing a fabulous job... she's a taxpaying american, she has an opinion and the constitution protects her freedom of speech, why should I ask the government when I can speak to my fellow americans in a public place just so that they won't reply to my cries?
Cindy has been announcing, I've seen her on corporate media talking about this tour, I've seen her on TV saying she wants to speak to americans and do a United States Tour, why do we want to silence opinions, we're not in an occupied country or are we?
are we occupied by people who forget that our forefathers democratically voted for, and fought tooth and nail for the first amendment.
The federalist papers were proof of the founders of america writing declaratory speeches, stating they wanted this or they wanted that in the constitution, and after many meetings and the declaration, the constitution was drawn up.
A representative democracy was the combination, and just because some of the people that represent us to the world like the president, the mayor of new york, etc... doesn't mean we shouldn't exercise our right to have an opinion, and much less be censored.
America is a place where all immigrants whether European or of color except for enslaved africans came to this country by choice, to have a better life than they did back home...
The Native Americans paid the price and we are forever in debt to them for their lack of freedom in this nation but this is what we have... a constitution with the possibility of amendments, representatives with the possibility of effective suffrage, and good representation...
I think all voices should be heard, and Cindy Sheenan is an American and just as good a representative as any... aren't politicians supposed to come from the people?
aren't the people supposed to elect whom they think is a great representative of your opinions, well Cindy's got my vote, she's been very calm and cool, and she is an amazing public speaker she's very calm and soothing to listen to, I saw her on TV and I am hoping to see her in Washington D.C. next weekend, I can't wait to participate in this democracy in more ways than just voting.
Cordially,
Zulma Aguiar
Artist
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by Five of Diamonds
Mon Sep 19th, 2005 at 12:42:39 PDT
I witnessed this with my own eyes. Here is my account.
Cindy Sheehan was arrested moments ago in Union Square, Manhattan for allegedly speaking in the square without the proper permit.
A small group of police began to congregate around 2:00 on the south east corner of Union Square. Cindy and her peace entourage were slightly late to the event, contending with public transportation.
Upon her arrival, applause and cheers filled the crowd awaiting her speech. A few other members of the tour movement spoke. Afterward, about 2:50, Cindy began her speech. It was friendly and empowering. She was grateful for the support and urged everyone to go to Washington DC on the 24th of September for a march on Washington.
At the conclusion of her speech, from my perspective, a few loud and impassioned boos erupted, then I saw a hand come from behind Cindy and grab her shoulder-strap on her backpack. The arm jerked her backwards, with such force as to snap her head forward, and she fell from my view.
The crowd erupted in booing and jeering. The crowd rushed the elevated park where she once stood, not to fight but to witness what was happening. People crowded the police, who had formed a semi-circle around what was happening to Cindy (which I could not witness from my vantage point).
"Nazis," "Gestapo," "free speech," "burn the constitution," "traitors," "you can't have her," could be heard from all sides of the angry crowd. The police stood shoulder-to-shoulder with emotionless looks on their faces. One woman from the tour, I did not see who, urged everyone to that it is a waste of energy to yell at the police, we can't stop it from happening, but what we can do is trumpet this event to the rest of the United States.
Many media cameras were there. One New York Times reporter was also there (at least), and she was moving around the crowd asking questions. Upon the arrest, she inserted herself into the middle of the screaming, recording it all with her mini-recorder.
I'm not sure the details of the permit situation. The announcer said they sought a permit for weeks with no response from the city government.
Spread the word Kossaks! More as it unfolds.
UPDATE: Details prompted by comments There was no violence, no violent rhetoric, and the spirit of the event was positive and strong. She was only there for about 10 minutes before she spoke, and spoke for about 5 minutes. The crowd was respectful and peaceful. Cindy and the other speakers were using a microphone and speakers, which may have caused the problem with the permits. The announcer told the crowd that they had been officially warned before Cindy got there. I'm trying to find out the permit stuff right now. She was speaking at "Camp Casey NYC" in Union Square. It was a planned event, advertised in the newspaper. And from what I heard (Union Square is a noisy place), they tried to get a permit but did not get a response from city government after many messages were left. My view was not the best, so I did not see if it was a cop behind her that jerked her away. The immediate booing and rushing of the "stage" (a large part of the park raised by about 3 steps) made me believe it was the police. I could not see if she resisted or not. Sorry for the bad view...I wish I had more. Watch the wires, this will be out soon.
View Comments | 71 comments
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2005/9/19/154239/638
==============
quoted
"The police stood shoulder-to-shoulder with emotionless looks on their faces. One woman from the tour, I did not see who, urged everyone to that it is a waste of energy to yell at the police, we can't stop it from happening, but what we can do is trumpet this event to the rest of the United States."
Liberals make good matyrs NOT good Revolutionaries.
It sounds as if there were a lot of people there, maybe we could have surrounded the police and arrested them for violating our constitution?
Here's another account
http://nyc.indymedia.org/en/2005/09/57261.html
Re: Hurting the movement
(Anonymous)
2005-09-20 03:31 (link)
I think that Cindy is doing a fabulous job... she's a taxpaying american, she has an opinion and the constitution protects her freedom of speech, why should I ask the government when I can speak to my fellow americans in a public place just so that they won't reply to my cries?
Cindy has been announcing, I've seen her on corporate media talking about this tour, I've seen her on TV saying she wants to speak to americans and do a United States Tour, why do we want to silence opinions, we're not in an occupied country or are we?
are we occupied by people who forget that our forefathers democratically voted for, and fought tooth and nail for the first amendment.
The federalist papers were proof of the founders of america writing declaratory speeches, stating they wanted this or they wanted that in the constitution, and after many meetings and the declaration, the constitution was drawn up.
A representative democracy was the combination, and just because some of the people that represent us to the world like the president, the mayor of new york, etc... doesn't mean we shouldn't exercise our right to have an opinion, and much less be censored.
America is a place where all immigrants whether European or of color except for enslaved africans came to this country by choice, to have a better life than they did back home...
The Native Americans paid the price and we are forever in debt to them for their lack of freedom in this nation but this is what we have... a constitution with the possibility of amendments, representatives with the possibility of effective suffrage, and good representation...
I think all voices should be heard, and Cindy Sheenan is an American and just as good a representative as any... aren't politicians supposed to come from the people?
aren't the people supposed to elect whom they think is a great representative of your opinions, well Cindy's got my vote, she's been very calm and cool, and she is an amazing public speaker she's very calm and soothing to listen to, I saw her on TV and I am hoping to see her in Washington D.C. next weekend, I can't wait to participate in this democracy in more ways than just voting.
Cordially,
Zulma Aguiar
Artist
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