Post in RNC demonstration route

May 16 11:16 UTC

Gina, I sure wish you would tell us why you are so upset.

First of all, there will be protests.  Its likely many of them will do what
they want regardless of the efforts to limit their march route.

But I find it very offensive that you use the term Jackboot to refer to our
peace officers.  Its people like you who use that language that create the
atmosphere where people think they can challenge the authority of a peace
officer.

No.  I don't think the actions of some are justified.  But your  broad brush
only creates  a confrontation attitude.

Protesters have the right to be here.  They do not have the right to damage
property or ignore a legal order.  If they do, they should be arrested.
Unfortunately, those who damage property or ignore a legal order have a
tendency to resist arrest.  This is where someone can get hurt.

I am confident that the St. Paul Police department will act in a professional
manner.

GG Mitchell <captaincab1969@yahoo.com> wrote: At the risk of being paranoid?

All of you living downtown, I hope you can leave town for that whole week.

It's gonna be heck.

As for Dave Thune and his hugging and kissing of the protesters coming to town,
well, Good Luck to you, Sir.  It's gonna bite you in the butt.  I hope no other
groups wanted to enjoy Harriet Island after the protesters had been there.

It's gonna need a really good clean up.

It's gonna be a mess folks.  You all seen the "Parade" route for the
protesters, right?  It's going to be right about in front of the Excel.  We
have the peaceful protesters, which are always welcome, but we also have some
whackos coming to town.  It is not going to be good.

People on this list call our Police so many bad names, I'm not going to repeat
them here.  Me?  I'm glad they are here.

When the crap hits the fan, this is one person who will be hoping none of our
"jackboot authorities" get hurt.

We are in for a lot of hurt.

Gina Mitchell
Eastside!  Edge of Dayton's Bluff/Payne Phalen to be technical, Saint Paul
Info about GG Mitchell: http://forums.e-democracy.org/p/mitchellgina

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