Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Dear American Police

As a citizen of this great experiment in democracy, I have a message for you:

When you see thousands, tens of thousands, or hundreds of thousands of people in the street - or even the determined few who so often bring real change - you see us armed with only our bodies and our voices. You the police - local, state, or federal - are the ones with the tear gas, rubber bullets, and other "less lethal weapons."

We have the right to remain silent. We have recently chosen to waive that right.

You have the right to walk away.


Sincerely,

One member of the Gentle Angry Masses