http://www.3cr.org.au/3CR_streaming
Mace, tear gas and tasers are allegedly being used on Melbournians supporting the Occupy Melbourne camp. Over 1000 people are currently occupying a major intersection in the city centre. Police are trampling people with horses.
Protestor BenjaminSolah tweets he "was punched in the stomach by a riot cop." Many other tweeters are claiming police have removed their name tags so they can't be identified, allowing them to assault protesters with impunity. At lease one person has sustained a broken nose as a result of police action according to this picture by Peacenicsta. http://twitpic.com/73cpud
After reports that a 12 year old girl sustained a black eye, protestors are asking people to call Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle "(03) 9658 9658 and ask why 12 yr old girls deserve black eyes".
SilenceWedge on Twitter says crowd has swelled five times since this morning, says, When you send in riot police against unarmed citizens, it doesn't matter what their agenda is. I know which side I'm on."
OccupyMelbourne twitter feed says, "We have collectively agreed not to sign any bail conditions that prevent us from returning to the city square".
Greens MP Adam Bandt asks, "Whether or not you agree with the protest, sending in riot police is not the way to respond to the non-violent #occupymelbourne".
Livestream has been shut down. Twitter overcapacity.
YouTube vid here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRgxXgUh1Vg
Pics from http://twitter.com/#!/silencewedge/status/127199404317880320/photo/1
http://twitter.com/#!/rperdio/status/127211630898593792/photo/1
http://twitter.com/#!/rperdio/status/127218748108177408/photo/1
Comments
Police trample protestor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sKD8QmnxI8&feature=player_embedded
If you choose to stick around and get injured you're a moron
Protestors were asked to move on. They refused. They were breaking the law. They were given the option for a peaceful exit. They refused.
If you choose to stick around and get injured in the process it can only be concluded that you're a moron
It can only be concluded that you're a moron..
If you can's see outside the square of drone like conformity, it can only be concluded that you're a moron.
If you can't see that is completely unreasonable to use force, especially in the setting of a peaceful protest, it can only be concluded that you're a moron..
If you don't understand that some people are passionate about certain topics and are willing to take risks to make a strong point, than..it can only be concluded that you're a moron..
Not leaving when asked is usually the NATURE of a protest
The whole concept of a peaceful protest is..wait for it..to protest..When peaceful protesters are 'politely asked' to leave and don't, it's usually because that's the NATURE of a protest.. It's kind of the point.We've seen what it led to and it was an unacceptable attack by police.
Your statement is the worst argument i have ever read, unless your a police officer.. If you cannot see that, You're a dumbass.
HEARTENING
WOW THE CITIZENS ARE ACTING CONTRARY TO OFFICIAL PROGRAMMING...THAT THEY DARE TO HAVE AN OPINION IN THE FACE OF THE CORPORATE MINDERS AND OTHER ASSORTED RIGHT WING CAPITALIST THUGS IS HEARTENING...