Interview with Rev. Rich Lang, Pastor at University Temple United Methodist Church and Rev. John Helmiere. founder of the Valley & Mountain Fellowship Church, about their recent assaults during Occupy Seattle protests.
The mention of provocation on part of police brought memories rushing back to me of 20 years ago at a peaceful demonstration at Federal Building on some issue of justice. The police used there horses to create fear. Their agent provocteurs were creating problems, including throwing things at police. I remember one person an African American who was the most angry, yet non there knew him or why he was angrier than any other. He was an easily recognizable plant.
The mention of provocation on part of police brought memories rushing back to me of 20 years ago at a peaceful demonstration at Federal Building on some issue of justice. The police used there horses to create fear. Their agent provocteurs were creating problems, including throwing things at police. I remember one person an African American who was the most angry, yet non there knew him or why he was angrier than any other. He was an easily recognizable plant.
dawnseattle 2 months ago
very fine discussion.
mikecorbeil 2 months ago
Does anyone have links to the beat down videos that Reverend John spoke of?
aWhiteElk 2 months ago