there were state troopers there. that's pretty intense. most universities have their own security, plus rent-a-cops (different uniform, even IF a state trooper was moonlighting. they can't wear state uniforms, normally, if they aren't on the job FOR the state that second) at the MOST for a commencement ceremony. and the students were already standing, turning around wouldn't be disruptive in that case. it was done at my commencement when some folks objected to the speaker.
Why do you believe that the media would report a planned protest, but then cover up the results?
maybe because i've been at protests with a few hundred people and some newspapers reported that a half dozen individuals showed up. the articles listed the right place and time, too. .
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Date: 2002-06-16 06:30 pm (UTC)Why do you believe that the media would report a planned protest, but then cover up the results?
maybe because i've been at protests with a few hundred people and some newspapers reported that a half dozen individuals showed up. the articles listed the right place and time, too.
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