Democracy Gone Astray

Democracy, being a human construct, needs to be thought of as directionality rather than an object. As such, to understand it requires not so much a description of existing structures and/or other related phenomena but a declaration of intentionality.
This blog aims at creating labeled lists of published infringements of such intentionality, of points in time where democracy strays from its intended directionality. In addition to outright infringements, this blog also collects important contemporary information and/or discussions that impact our socio-political landscape.

All the posts here were published in the electronic media – main-stream as well as fringe, and maintain links to the original texts.

[NOTE: Due to changes I haven't caught on time in the blogging software, all of the 'Original Article' links were nullified between September 11, 2012 and December 11, 2012. My apologies.]

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Occupy protesters sent to hospital after clash with police

Protesters clashed with police Friday night as members of the Occupy Toronto movement marched to express outrage at the arrest of four others earlier in the day.

At least one protester was arrested during the march.

Marchers gathered in front of 52 Div. headquarters on Dundas St. W. near University Ave. The group then left the station and headed to Queen St. and University Ave. around 9 p.m.

A protester on a bicycle and a police officer got into a physical confrontation, resulting in the arrest of the protester. Police waved their batons in an attempt to moved back the crowd of protesters.

The march dissipated around 10 p.m.

Earlier Friday, four people were arrested at Osgoode Hall on University Ave., after they refused to leave the grounds. Two of the people arrested were sent to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries, according to Staff Sgt. Deb Abbott.

All four protesters face charges in connection with the incident, police said. The charges include causing a disturbance, obstructing police, assault with intent to resist arrest and possession of marijuana.

Original Article
Source: Star
Author: Tim Alamenciak
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