Chicago Anti-War Protest March 20 2003 Where We Stood

[cyklonb1989]

Historians of the future will mock this as the biggest protest in history AGAINST the overthrow of a fascist government.

[ElTantaran86]

@cyklonb1989 give me a fucking break. that isn't why we invaded. If you really believe in that, then you should be outraged about us not getting involved in Darfur or Rwanda. And even if you are, you're missing the damn point. This was an unjust war built on government driven fear and deception of the public.

[cyklonb1989]

@ElTantaran86 True, that might not be the real reason behind the war. But that doesn't invalidate my statement. Is Saddam Hussein's regime a fascist one? Did the Iraq War overthrow him?

[cyklonb1989]

@cyklonb1989 Equally, America's involvement in WWII was also self-interested but does that mean we should invalidate the statement that US overthrew one of the most evil regime in history? No, those are separate issues.

[mckzckTV]

thanks for an edited video nice job

[jons44]

That would be unconstitutional. Americans have a right to protest. If you feel that people should be killed for protesting, perhaps you would be happier in a country like North Korea. Just a thought.

[timorekusa]

haha obvious troll is obvious.

[als20syd]

usa/israel enemies forever

[stanrhintx]

Yep, war's not so bad when there's a liberal Demcorat in office. Obama has even escalated the war in Afghanistan, with "principled" liberals sitting by in silence.

What a bunch of transparent clowns.

[evansville70]

So were are all the protestors now that Obama is in office?

[cyklonb1989]

I bet 90% of these so-called 'peace activists' had no idea whatsoever of saddam hussein's genocidal rule.

[ElissaLover]

Your government has killed more people than Saddam did in his 30 years or ruling Iraq!

Murderers!

[cyklonb1989]

lol what a noob answer, really reflects the simplicity of your mind. That's like saying who is more evil, Charles Manson or the LAPD? The LAPD because they killed more people.

[ElissaLover]

I don't use insulting words because that's a very LOW way of arguing/communicating with others! And again, if US and Bush killed 1,000,000 Iraqi's and Saddam killed 10,000. Then who is Evil? If you're going to say Saddam, then I'm pretty sure you lack the knowledge of what defines Evil :)

[cyklonb1989]

lol, you trying to accuse me of using ad hominem attack? well, unfortunately that doesnt work because I actually made an argument. The analogy illustrates trying to judge the morality simply by simplisticaly comparing figures is stupid. Any one who studied ethics will tell you you need to take into the account of things like intentions.

[gonef24]

Your wars, your repression, your legal torture, This is your democratic and free country.

[Over9000Wolf]

Speak your mind alaways and forever PEACE!!! God bless

[hyroglyphx]

Is it considered ironic when anti-war protesters react violently?

[ditkaq]

The next day they showed up heavy, we took over Lake shore drive, McCain itll pop off

[D13247]

i would slapt that horses ass so it could get scared and eat the cop ontop

[girouxr81]

This is incredible!

[flamedeathturbine21]

you guys are pretty fuckin smart, we face them here or over there. its your choice you anti-war anti-bush fucktards. my m60 can silence your pussy voices

[fredoflettuce]

i enjoyed  playing battleship in jail :)

[tedkez]

Excellent choice of music. Radiohead is the best. I just returned from the Chicago anti-war protest October 2007. This is inspiring to see today of all days.

[VENG1016]

haha wahwah

[66flamer]

not much has changed. very sad. same city as the 68

protests masacre. now we have a lot of this on tape.

so you can see the uniformed criminals at work. rather nice to have that evidence.

voice will not be silenced. ever.

[mickatr]

i was there ranger fan and i was arrested. i was 17 years old. I hadnt done a thing. i was hit over the head from behind, dragged away, cuffed, and held for over 24 hours with no charges, no phone call. my parents had no idea where i was. luckily i got out and got a lawyer. it was unbeleivable, just watch the video.

[2162d]

there was no permit to march on Michigan Ave or Lake Shore Drive so yes you did break the law

[Rangerfan44]

I have been to over 20 protestsa round the country...some to be involved...soem jsut to see...and I never saw anyone get arrested unless they broke the law. 500 wrogfuly arested...LOL..i doubt it.

[notmytruname]

Alot of us had friends arrested without cause. You might be interested to know charges were dropped en masse eventually because they were wrongful arrests. I live in Chicago, not guessing about this.

[mickatr]

yea, sorry about that Matt. Ill make sure it gets fixed in the next week so you get credit. Thanks for letting me know.

[justiceentrepreneur]

Actually, this is a teaser to a documentary called "M20" by someone called "Chicago Matt" who happens to be me :)

I then gave Linda the footage for "Where We Stood" so I can see how you made the mistake.

Solidarity, Matt.

[m0bi]

Wheres the torches? The St.Louis anti-war protests around that time had an angry mob with torches taking over the streets. You'd think chicago would have.