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Subject: "And they called it a riot, I called it an uprising..." REVISED
Date: Mon, February 18, 2008 6:16 pm
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The meeting will now be at 5 PM
Community Meeting, Thursday, 5PM, Library Basement.
RESPONSE TO POLICE ACTIONS
Now that frustration with the police and momentum for change has madeitself evident, we as a community need to discuss what our next steps willbe in building a movement and a strategy to remove the presence of police> from our campus and our lives. We need to formulate strategic demands and actions. All Power to the People!
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO NEXT? THURSDAY, 5 PM, LIBRARY UNDERGROUND
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But WAIT I just got another e-mail in my box right when I posted this the first time. Thank you Larry.
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Hi folks, It is my understanding that some folks have been handing video to the police and talking with the police in the hopes that that will make them act reasonably and end the investigation. I hate to be the one to have to say this, but don't do this! The Miranda warning is accurate. Anything you say can and will be used against you. The most innocent appearing thing can be twisted. The police are not trying to resolve the situation. They are being very up front about their purpose; they are investigating to see who they can charge. Don't help them. Study, look at the role of the police in this society historically. They are not your friends. Even if they've helped you at some time in the past in your life. That is not their role here; their role is to find someone to blame and to prevent and deter a deeper analysis of what happened. there is an ongoing problem. Look at this critically, learn from history, and please, attend a know your rights training. Ask LeGrand, ask us. We're happy to get together and give one. Being nice doesn't keep you safe; being smart does.
Yours in Struggle,
Larry
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Well this is a little unexpected. i thought i would see emails about restoring the purpose and focus of the student body not about using violent animal behavior as "momentum". I mean momentum in what direction?
I am so embarrassed by my fellow students. Mortified. Ungrateful people. I feel that there is no appreciation for what we have. Or that WE pay for those police. And that we are lucky to have a police force and not just a single 'campus cop' that doesn't do jack shit. I can't voice all of my frustration right now, but. This is getting out of hand.
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