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New Documents Detail FBI, Bank Crack Down On Occupy Wall Street
jvillain writes "The Guardian has up a story detailing the crack down on Occupy Wall Street (OWS). It goes on to show how the FBI, DHS, Terrorist Fusion Centers and the banks all worked together to stifle dissent. From the article: 'This production [of documents], which we believe is just the tip of the iceberg, is a window into the nationwide scope of the FBI's surveillance, monitoring, and reporting on peaceful protesters organizing with the Occupy movement These documents also show these federal agencies functioning as a de facto intelligence arm of Wall Street and Corporate America.' The next question is how many Americans are now listed as part of a 'terrorist group' by the government for their support of OWS?"
Can you name any major political change that happened through normal democratic methods without widespread protests ?
Sure.
Women getting the vote.
Many were arrested at protests and rallies and these had the intended consequence of shocking the public. In many cases, the intention of the protestors were to be arrested, thereby ensuring that the press would cover the story and get publicity for their cause.
But there was no violence against the movement by the government or by the movement itself.
Really, you need to learn your history before popping off.
Freedom of speech does not mean you get to squat in the town's park after hours and poop all over the place. As a taxpayer I find that kind of behavior on the part of non-taxpayers to be offensive.