his video should be watched in its entirety because this is what happens when one speaks truth to power. Though it goes on much more often than we realize we tend to sweep it under the rug because it does not concern us. It really does.
The part of the video where the policeman pepper sprays an innocent protester is just sadistic. Every citizen should be outraged whether or not you agree with what the protesters are saying. When I first saw it my memory went instantly to the photo of a young woman screaming at Kent State in 1971 while a young man lay dead at her feet.
When one speaks truth to power there is a great effort to try to hush it up. Only by putting oneself in danger can the truth be heard. To date there are no Wall Street bankers in jail or charged with crimes for driving our country into the financial abyss. Tens of millions have been affected and lost their homes, health and, yes, their lives. Over 80 of these peaceful protesters have been arrested and, as you can see, have been the victims of brutality.
I saw this happen 30 years ago and hoped I would never see it again but the mood of the country, refusing to listen to those who warn us, is ugly once again.
Watch every second of this.
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