A protest was held this morning at the offices of the Carlyle Group, an
investment fund that will profit from the war on Iraq. Protesters blocked
the entrance to the building and were arrested in an organized civil
disobedience.
But then police surrounded the legal protesters gathered across the street
and refused to let them leave. There was no order to disperse, and those
who tried to leave were stopped. The police then began arresting people
whose only "crime" was to hold a sign protesting the war on Iraq! About 50
people, most of whom have had no CD training whatsoever, were arrested and
are now being held at One Police Plaza.
Call and demand their release! 646-610-5410 and ask why they are being
held, when they committed no crime. Call any elected official you can think
of and ask them to apply pressure.
We must support these people who have simply exercised their constitutional
right of free speech and lawful assembly and are now in jail!
SPREAD THE WORD FAR AND WIDE! RELEASE THE CARLYLE ARRESTEES!
March 20: The World Still Says No To War
investment fund that will profit from the war on Iraq. Protesters blocked
the entrance to the building and were arrested in an organized civil
disobedience.
But then police surrounded the legal protesters gathered across the street
and refused to let them leave. There was no order to disperse, and those
who tried to leave were stopped. The police then began arresting people
whose only "crime" was to hold a sign protesting the war on Iraq! About 50
people, most of whom have had no CD training whatsoever, were arrested and
are now being held at One Police Plaza.
Call and demand their release! 646-610-5410 and ask why they are being
held, when they committed no crime. Call any elected official you can think
of and ask them to apply pressure.
We must support these people who have simply exercised their constitutional
right of free speech and lawful assembly and are now in jail!
SPREAD THE WORD FAR AND WIDE! RELEASE THE CARLYLE ARRESTEES!
March 20: The World Still Says No To War
