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By Brad Friedman on 9/19/2005 3:42PM  

Reports from eye-witnesses are now emerging on the net here, here and here...that a "Camp Casey" Peace Rally in NYC was broken up earlier today by police just as Cindy Sheehan was beginning to speak. Unclear whether she was arrested or not at this time...

Photos of the rally, the aftermath and police posted here...

The Village Voice now has the full story described as "City's Finest pulls move even Bush wouldn't have tried."

The rally in NYC was "one of 200 hundred in 28 states over 21 days," according to Reuters. Sheehan is working her way with other anti-war activists towards Washington, D.C. where a massive anti-war rally is scheduled to be held this weekend in front of the White House and on the mall.

The site of her original stand in Crawford, Texas, where she requested a meeting with George W. Bush to inquire about the "noble cause" he says that her son Casey died for in Iraq, was recently plundered and all remaining memorial crosses --- and Casey Sheehan's boots, which sat next to his cross --- were stolen in the middle of the night.

UPDATE 9/20/05: AP covers to the story to report that NYC police stopped Sheehan's speech and arrested the organizer of the event on the charge of "using a loudspeaker without a permit." Yup.

Buzz this story!


READER COMMENTS ON
"EYEWITNESSES: Cindy Sheehan Speech/Rally Ended by Police in NYC"
(26 Responses so far...)

COMMENT #1 [Permalink]
... Kira said on 9/19/2005 @ 4:27 pm PT...


Another dKos diary:

UPDATE: (Manhattan): Cindy Sheehan ushered away and rally organizer arrested by police.

[snip] I'm not sure the details of the permit situation. The announcer said they sought a permit for weeks with no response from the city government.


COMMENT #2 [Permalink]
... big dan said on 9/19/2005 @ 4:33 pm PT...


So, does anyone care that we now have freedom of speech taken away by the GOP? Part of the Patriot Act?

I'm beginning to think no one cares, and I'm getting angrier and angrier at the Democrats for not speaking out against things like this.


COMMENT #3 [Permalink]
... GreyHawk said on 9/19/2005 @ 4:41 pm PT...


"Stolen in the middle of the night" - mmm....must've been a Republican.

That's when they do their most dastardly deeds.

...like, the Patriot Act, or summoning the Preznit from vacation for the Schiavo affair.

Or failing to get His Highness off his ass in the middle of the night when one of the nation's historic cities - and one of the largest ports - is devastated by a hurricane.


COMMENT #4 [Permalink]
... A Concerned Citizen said on 9/19/2005 @ 5:20 pm PT...


OMG O'Reilly is such an dork. I can't stand him. He was building up with saying Cindy "threatened Hillary Clinton" and had me wondering, which is why I had him on. Then he finally shows her saying something totally harmless omg - you'd have to see it. Threat my ass. What a dork. It wasn't today, anyways, it wasn't outdoors.

Hoping we get some good pics soon. I can't believe this and of course MSN TV won't mention it because of the march this weekend. Won't want to draw attention to it. We'll see. Maybe I'm wrong.


COMMENT #5 [Permalink]
... Peggy said on 9/19/2005 @ 5:29 pm PT...


The NYPD are an official disgrace !!!

Of course, we don't know that it was the NYPD or Republican imposters --- I hope Cindy and the organizer (and any other targets of this assault) are okay --- they should press charges !!!


COMMENT #6 [Permalink]
... Peggy said on 9/19/2005 @ 5:31 pm PT...


I think we need an address to write to the NYPD to register complaints about this unnecessary and extremist behaviour on the part of the "NYPD" --- letters from six or seven, perhaps...


COMMENT #7 [Permalink]
... Doug Eldritch said on 9/19/2005 @ 6:12 pm PT...


So the police of new york are turning into mafia thugs........They were after this guy for not getting a permit, pfft what freaking bullshit.

These "civil servants" should be ashamed of themselves. They can't arrest all of us and it doesn't matter what their orders are, we're taking over!!!!!!!!

It's time to press the useless democrats, like Hillary Clinton to stand up to this nonsense!!!!!

Hillary was never against the war, so of course shrill O'Reilly is right there to "support" her. Dumb little SOBs. Its time to END this game.....WE NEED TO FORCE THE DEMOCRATS TO STAND UP!!!!!

Doug E.


COMMENT #8 [Permalink]
... MarkH said on 9/19/2005 @ 6:23 pm PT...


...big dan said on 9/19/2005 @ 4:33pm PT...
"So, does anyone care that we now have freedom of speech taken away by the GOP?"

This is a great example of "freedom of speech" in America. How absolute is it?

If the Establishment doesn't want you to speak they ignore your request for a permit or 'usher' you off the streets if you speak without one.

Hitler or Stalin would've been impressed with this subtle use of power.


COMMENT #9 [Permalink]
... Fletch said on 9/19/2005 @ 7:17 pm PT...


I'm just surprised the Bush Gestapo hasn't had Cindy arrested yet. When should we expect that?


COMMENT #10 [Permalink]
... gi mama said on 9/19/2005 @ 7:47 pm PT...


Please join me in calling Ms.clinton & Mr.schumer about this abuse of power & authority.

Heck, as long as You're calling DC elected employees, tell'em ALL to IMPEACH BUSH & CHENEY,already!

Here's the Cap.Hill swtchboard #202-224-3121.
Individual DC contact info at www.congress.org
"Meet with the Mothers" on Cindy's site has a list of congress members who will & won't meet her & other Gold Star Moms..please urge YOUR rep to meet these Military FAMILIES.

Visualize IMPEACHMENT!~===] make it so!
www.votetoimpeach.org
~petition over 590,000 signed
www.impeachnow.org www.impeachcentral.com


COMMENT #11 [Permalink]
... GWN said on 9/19/2005 @ 9:05 pm PT...


Peggy the numbers for the NYPD and Bloomberg are below the pictures of the arrests.

Peggy # 6, the numbers for the NYPD and Bloomberg are below the pictures.


COMMENT #12 [Permalink]
... Nana said on 9/20/2005 @ 6:06 am PT...


What a crock, why wait for Cindy to start speaking befor making a move? She was late, cops could have done their thing with Zool even befor Cindy got there.

They were waiting for her, they wanted her.


COMMENT #13 [Permalink]
... KestrelBrighteyes said on 9/20/2005 @ 8:33 am PT...


So what's the status? Was Cindy arrested? Where is she now?

I have this creepy feeling they're going to pull something to try and take her to jail either at or before this weekend's rally.

To everyone going - y'all PLEASE be careful!!! I just can't see Karl Rove letting this rally go off without a hitch. What I'm worried about is "plants" to start violence, to give them a reason to arrest a bunch of people, and getting some people hurt. Call me paranoid, I don't trust these people as far as I can throw them.

Everyone remember, just like at the RNC earlier this year - be prepared to be arrested (they don't need a reason anymore). Before you go to the rally, write your attorney's name on the inside of your arm with indelible ink.


COMMENT #14 [Permalink]
... Jose Chung said on 9/20/2005 @ 9:26 am PT...


Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Sheehan’s Threats and Kerry’s Frets

The fur was flying at a Brooklyn church on Sunday, as leftist and anti-war, anti-Bush and anti-everyone-who-doesn’t-pay-her-homage Cindy Sheehan blasted Sen. Hillary Clinton. As she did with President Bush, Sheehan is demanding a meeting with Clinton. She said Sen. Clinton “knows the [Iraq] is a lie” and then accused her of placing her political ambitions ahead of expressing opposition to the war and that she is waiting for the best “political moment” to say it. Then Sheehan threw down the gauntlet to Clinton when she threatened: “You say it or you’re losing your job!” Reports are that that the liberal church assembly loved it! (Sher Zieve of Mensnewsdaily)


COMMENT #15 [Permalink]
... texaslady said on 9/20/2005 @ 9:42 am PT...


Nana, good point ! Don't you have to have a reason to be arrested even probable cause?

#14 So thats now a threat to tell someone you're losing your job? Wow, every day workers are hearing that. Plus I am saying that to every Republican up for re-appointment in 2006. So guess I'd better get a lawyer to bail me out.


COMMENT #16 [Permalink]
... Kira said on 9/20/2005 @ 10:10 am PT...


Nice rag you're quoting from, Hose A.


COMMENT #17 [Permalink]
... Nana said on 9/20/2005 @ 10:34 am PT...


Texaslady, :laugh: I have my bail money set aside!

And when are the politicians going to learn, they work for us, they can loose their jobs. And some of them need to! (when we can have legit elections)


COMMENT #18 [Permalink]
... texaslady said on 9/20/2005 @ 11:26 am PT...


I just hope Rove's gang keeps it up..let them bash a mom, it will bring out the activist in the mildest person.

The politicians will ONLY learn if they are kicked out, because it has been an easy ride with no accountability for a very long time.

What I read is, that even staunch Republicsn are not pleased with Bush's throwing money at Katrina and victims. You know you can always get a Republican's attention when you wave money in front of them.


COMMENT #19 [Permalink]
... m3 said on 9/20/2005 @ 11:32 am PT...


Contact NYPD en-masse and tell them how you're pissed that they've put partisanship above fulfilling their duty to protect the public.

They've failed in their duties. Indeed, shame on them.

Diverting their resources to crushing free speech when they could be out stopping crime. Spineless cowards.


COMMENT #20 [Permalink]
... TateMatthews said on 9/20/2005 @ 3:03 pm PT...


I wish I knew if she had been arrested, think Indymedia said they targeted one of her team, Zool. Bushco is worried and the treatment of a Gold Star mother will continue to be a problem for this now very visibly uncaring Regime.


COMMENT #21 [Permalink]
... TateMatthews said on 9/20/2005 @ 3:10 pm PT...


http://nyc.indymedia.org/en/2005/09/57261.html
Police forcibly break up Cindy Sheehan rally

By Pete Dolack

Cindy was not arrested but at least one member of her team was...write to the media to report this false arrest of Zool.

:plain:


COMMENT #22 [Permalink]
... TateMatthews said on 9/20/2005 @ 3:15 pm PT...


INDYMEDIA

Free Zool now!
Defend free speech in New York City!

video just before police moved in
CindyVideo

KOS

"Cindy WAS in a free speech zone - The United States of America"

Awesome statement.

The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets and to steal bread. HG Well or Orwell?


COMMENT #23 [Permalink]
... Danno said on 9/20/2005 @ 4:55 pm PT...


Is anyone looking at what is going on in Binghamton, NY where The trial of the St. Patrick's Four is taking place?. They were acquitted a year ago on a minor charge of protesting at a recruiting office. The feds now have them up on conspiracy charges, the first federal charge of this type since the Vietnam War. It appears that the Bush administration is determined to crush any dissent. See http://www.pressconnects.com/ the Binghamton local newspaper.


COMMENT #24 [Permalink]
... free is hell said on 9/25/2005 @ 8:16 pm PT...


:crazy: :hehe: :O :blush: :( :satisfied: :angry: :doze: :plain:
blank.

fool me once shame on me, fool me twice , shame on you.
its the oil ,fools.


COMMENT #25 [Permalink]
... free is hell said on 9/25/2005 @ 8:17 pm PT...


:O


COMMENT #26 [Permalink]
... free as hell said on 9/25/2005 @ 8:19 pm PT...


free as hell(free is hell?)
on the home front. :crazy: :hehe:


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