Did anybody ever believe St. Paul would be a great place to be during the RNC?
Bruce Sterling:
"The 'Welcoming Committee' is a criminal enterprise made up of 35 anarchists who are intent on committing criminal acts before and during the Republican National Convention," said Sheriff Bob Fletcher in a statement. "These acts include tactics to blockade and disable delegate buses, breaching venue security and injuring police officers. They have recruited assistance in their criminal conspiracy from other anarchists groups throughout the country. Through their plans and actions they have exhibited a blatant disregard for the law and the safety of others." (((Well, that makes the stakes pretty clear -- looking forward to the "Chicago-8" style hippie show-trial here.)))
Raid.
Dangerous kids, get off my lawn!