I am getting the feeling that what some of these protestors really want is just an old fashioned south side ass kicking. They may get it. Keep in mind that many of these people are the children of those that brought us 1968.
Police in riot gear lined a South Side police station Tuesday night when at least 100 protesters — many in the city for the NATO Summit — chanted anti-police sentiments and disobeyed police orders.
The protesters — many dressed in all black with black bandannas covering their faces — had marched about three miles to protest alleged global police oppression. The group started about 6:40 p.m. at Halsted and 50th Place and marched to the Deering District police station, 3501 S. Lowe.
Many South Side residents left their porches to join the group.
“This is a solidarity march for people who have been oppressed for years by the police,” said a 21-year-old Florida man who asked not to be identified.
He wore a pin on his hat that read “Occupy Rahm” and carried a flag representing the Anonymous movement.
By 8 p.m., the protesters stood outside the police station chanting, “What did they say in ’68? A billy club to the f - - - - - - head!”
Chicago Police officers in riot gear and on bicycles lined the outside of the station.
An older man from the neighborhood got into a scuffle with one of the protesters and suffered an apparent cut in his head. He was taken inside the station.
Another resident, 23-year-old Ray Jackson, yelled at a protester that the march was a waste of police resources.
The protester yelled back, “You fund NATO. You fund murder.”
The protesters left the police station by 8:30 p.m. and continued north on Halsted.
On their way to the police station, the protesters chanted, “From Chicago to Greece, f - - - the police” and disobeyed bicycle officers who ordered them to stay on the sidewalk. Many residents joined the march or applauded in agreement.
“I’m glad they got a march because the police are crazy out here,” said area resident Andre Gholston, 46. “They come out here roughing us up . . . sending innocent people to jail.”
The protest ended around 9:30 p.m. at Taylor and Halsted. Police reported no arrests.
Contributing: Michael Lansu
These are not nice people so be careful around any of them. A lot of police on foot in the downtown area as there should . LSD will be closed from Balbo to 39th St. the same goes for other side streets from Roosevelt to 26th St. As for the roughing up people, the neighbor hoods will never be safe as long as the residents keep their mouths shut. Moral outrage must be realized before any thing will change. Everyone can't be a victim.......
ReplyDeleteThursday, police on just about every corner. North loop still very busy with foot traffic. Baracades up around UIC campus. Keeps the doerns and ayers away I hope
ReplyDeletesend them down union ave starting at 49th street.
ReplyDeleteAny prominent goo goos from Beverly? Sons and daughters of elected officials?
ReplyDeleteI have to say the protestors in 1968 were educated and had a identifiable cause to march for. Unlike these Charles Manson want a be’s.
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