Oakland Policeman Throws Flash Grenade Into Crowd

This new video suggests that Scott Olsen, 24, was hit at close range with a tear-gas canister. After demonstrators rush to Olsen's aid, an Oakland cop waits a few seconds before lobbing a second tear-gas canister at the crowd. These officers should be prosecuted and put on trial for their actions because now we have an Iraq War Veteran in critical condition with a swollen brain due to the Oakland Police department's violation of our civil liberties.

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[AllMightyShorty]

The Occupy movement is an international protest movement which is primarily directed against economic and social inequality. These guys are not considered hippies, they are people who have lost their jobs or their homes. If you haven't payed attention to the un employment rates nor have you even listened to major political talk shows then most likely you have no clue whats going on. These people here are brave to speak what they feel and have no shame in it. So please talk without judgement.

[Chris Witmer]

I've been tear gassed, and trust me, the pain is unbearable!

[OperationNavajo]

These people don't look like they ever had a job or a home out side of momma's. I've been layed off and find other jobs to work at.

[moonasha]

don't talk about things you have little knowledge of, son. Maybe one day you'll understand what these people believe in.

[brandon38724]

haha the cops should have got a bunch of attack dogs

[john smith]

i laugh at those who think a piece of paper and doing some protesting will save them from an army. if your gonna defend your rights you need more than signs and your gonna need people that mean business similar to this officer here

[RiddleBat]

Unless these protesters were blocking a business or using force to get their point across, there is no reason for the police doing this. Stupid fucking cops.

[UNIDEN2211]

Fear the police -- this is a Police State

[Tenogard]

Shame on you... Defending your people is your job not Injuring them.

[2803pink]

Yeah, because that's most important.........your ROADS.

Pathetic

[2803pink]

Says a 10 yr-old........One day son......one day