Monthly Archives: June 2010

Name: Elena Smith

Name: Cassandra J Occupation: Journalism Student Purpose of Attendance Protesting international poverty on Sunday

Name: Dan Hamilton Age: 18 Purpose of Attendance Bystander

Name: Greg S. Age: 24 Occupation: Construction and renovations Purpose of Attendance I went to the rally in order to protest my extreme dissatisfaction with global governance, the pillaging of the poor to further the interests of the elite.  I … Continue reading →

Name: Andrew S. Age: 27 Occupation: Software Architect Purpose of Attendance I went to the area to see what was happening in person but ended up unwillingly caught up in the action defending my rights. Account I believe the escalation … Continue reading →

Name: Zachary W. Age: 18 Purpose of Attendance To ensure protection of civil rights, as well as voice my opinion on a number of different foreign trade & labor affairs, health care issues and human rights issues. Account Sunday Around … Continue reading →

The crowd alternated between defiance and terror. The police began firing rubber bullets and tear gas. I saw someone get sprayed in the face with tear gas at close range. I saw two men backing away from the police get shot by rubber bullets, one in the knee and one in the groin. Both were bleeding and had difficulty walking. Every time the police fired on the crowd, people panicked and started running. Many people fell and were trampled. Continue reading →