The fact that we had permits broadened the base, and increased the numbers from last year. And the success of this march will increase turnout next year. There are many, many people who oppose the way, but simply will not take the risk of arrest.
We got what we wanted.
And the cops behaved themselves (relatively speaking.) There were no arrests. And, on Michigan, we weren't contained as were were in the past. The sidewalks were open to us in most places.
Those who came to oppose the war were mostly very happy with the event.
Those with other agendas were not all pleased with the result.
Re: Honest Assessment of M18 Demo
20 Mar 2006
Date Edited: 20 Mar 2006 12:42:47 PM
The fact that we had permits broadened the base, and increased the numbers from last year. And the success of this march will increase turnout next year. There are many, many people who oppose the way, but simply will not take the risk of arrest.
We got what we wanted.
And the cops behaved themselves (relatively speaking.) There were no arrests. And, on Michigan, we weren't contained as were were in the past. The sidewalks were open to us in most places.
Those who came to oppose the war were mostly very happy with the event.
Those with other agendas were not all pleased with the result.