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Demonstrators hit the streets yesterday, to protest the second anniversary of the Iraqi war. One protest started in Harlem, followed by a rally in Central Park featured words from Representative Charles Rangel ("It's one thing to go to war; it's another thing to mislead the American people") and other politicans. Protestors also went to Mayor Bloomberg's Upper East Side townhouse. One protest organized by United for Peace and Justice stopped traffic in Times Square when they laid down next to coffins; police arrested 27 of the protesters there. Manhattan resident, David McReynolds, age 75, told WNBC 4, "This country was founded by acts of civil disobedience," as he marched with the UPJ group.
Photo of NYPD arresting Times Square protestors from the Associated Press
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"This country was founded by acts of civil disobedience"
That's nice, asshole. Now get out of the street and let traffic through, please.
p.s. - was addressing the protestor giving the quote, not Gothamist!
damn nerd, you in a mad rush to get that new gear from the disney store? only tourists actually drive through times square.
Considering the war was over a year ago it seems that these doofusses are a bit late with the 'anti-war protests.' They should just send an application to 'american idol' like other people desperate for attention. Maybe there should be a 'protester idol' show on TV. The contestants could come on one at a time and shriek incoherently. They would also be judged on whether they had an adequate retro 60's style costume. I think this would bolster their self esteem, they would have a wider audience and the traffic would run smoothly so everyone is happy.
nigga please.
"Bob", since the "war was over a year ago", what do you call what is happening now? The "Insurgency"?
What ever it is Labeled, these people (me included) aren't terribly thrilled at the "Situation" in Iraq or the "Mistakes" made by GW's Administration that led us there. At least they have the conviction to protest it.
In any case, I prefer peacefull protests like this over violent ones.
"s.d." - how about a "pro-despot rally" or "pro-insurgency pep squad" then. That sounds more postitive than the tired "anti-war rally" label. I think they should update their marketing strategy.
Stop being a tool, bob.