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by SitasMom on 19 October 2009 - 13:10
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/police-dogs-bit-power-station-protesters-1805230.html
Police dogs bit power station protesters
Independent [UK], by Neil Millard Original Article
Posted By: Photoonist- 10/18/2009 11:22:18 PM Post Reply
Climate change protesters attempting to prevent a coal-fired power station from operating were bitten by police dogs yesterday as they tried to tear up fencing. More than 1,000 activists descended on the huge Ratcliffe-on-Soar site in Nottinghamshire on Saturday, and at least three protesters managed to breach the perimeter. Confrontations continued yesterday with police arresting four people, in addition to tthe 52 arrests made on Saturday. Earlier reports indicated 80 had been detained.
Police dogs bit power station protesters
Independent [UK], by Neil Millard Original Article
Posted By: Photoonist- 10/18/2009 11:22:18 PM Post Reply
Climate change protesters attempting to prevent a coal-fired power station from operating were bitten by police dogs yesterday as they tried to tear up fencing. More than 1,000 activists descended on the huge Ratcliffe-on-Soar site in Nottinghamshire on Saturday, and at least three protesters managed to breach the perimeter. Confrontations continued yesterday with police arresting four people, in addition to tthe 52 arrests made on Saturday. Earlier reports indicated 80 had been detained.
by Bucko on 19 October 2009 - 15:10
The dogs are innocent, only doing what they are trained to do. Too bad there wasn't more control exercised by all parties.
Protests are unfortunate but necessary, and the cost of a few fences is trivial next to the value of active dissent in democracy.
Protests are unfortunate but necessary, and the cost of a few fences is trivial next to the value of active dissent in democracy.
by SitasMom on 19 October 2009 - 15:10
The UK has different rules then the US, they are not a democratic democracy.
by bazza on 19 October 2009 - 15:10
Wasn't there a thread recently claiming police dogs in the uk wore muzzles on duty? One of the stories must be incorrect!!!!!!
by MaggieMae on 19 October 2009 - 16:10
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by bazza on 19 October 2009 - 16:10
Exactly, i agree, but there was a thread here stating just that!!!
by Sunsilver on 19 October 2009 - 16:10
The UK has different rules then the US, they are not a democracy.
Wow! I'll have to tell their Prime Minister that!
Sita's Mom, you just confirmed my opinion of you as the type of American everyone makes jokes about: totally centred on their own country, with little or no knowledge of other countries or cultures.
The government of Great Britain is known as a CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY.
Canada has the SAME type of government, and, it is indeed A DEMOCRACY!! The Governer General takes on the role of the Queen (is the Queen's representative) but it is largely a ceremonial role, with the real governing of the country being done by parliament. In Britain, the Queen takes a slightly more active role in government, and has weekly meeting with the Prime Minister to discuss events. She has met with every single prime minister since she took the throne, and therefore has great insight and wisdom when it comes to government and world affairs.
Time you educated yourself, my dear!
Oh, and if you decide to come north of the border, make SURE you bring your snowshoes...
Wow! I'll have to tell their Prime Minister that!
Sita's Mom, you just confirmed my opinion of you as the type of American everyone makes jokes about: totally centred on their own country, with little or no knowledge of other countries or cultures.
The government of Great Britain is known as a CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY.
Canada has the SAME type of government, and, it is indeed A DEMOCRACY!! The Governer General takes on the role of the Queen (is the Queen's representative) but it is largely a ceremonial role, with the real governing of the country being done by parliament. In Britain, the Queen takes a slightly more active role in government, and has weekly meeting with the Prime Minister to discuss events. She has met with every single prime minister since she took the throne, and therefore has great insight and wisdom when it comes to government and world affairs.
Time you educated yourself, my dear!
Oh, and if you decide to come north of the border, make SURE you bring your snowshoes...
by Slamdunc on 19 October 2009 - 16:10
If you read the story and watch the video one of the dogs was kicked and assaulted. I was on our CDU team, "civil disturbance team" for a few years. Large protests are no joke, when they turn violent it is a very serious situation. In Germany and England soccer games often turn violent and the police are out numbered, dogs are commonly used for crowd control there and they are not muzzled. There is nothing wrong with a non violent peaceful protest, but many times a fringe element comes prepared to incite the crowd and cause property damage and violence. These radical protesters often come armed with some very inventive weapons. If a few protesters who tried to tear down a fence and were getting out of control got tagged by the K9's big deal. Better than the whole crowd getting gassed or people getting bean bagged. Or what those horses are trained to do in a crowd. Over 50 people were arrested in this protest.
Watch the video the dogs are not muzzled and the handlers and dogs are just doing their jobs.
Jim
Watch the video the dogs are not muzzled and the handlers and dogs are just doing their jobs.
Jim
by MaggieMae on 19 October 2009 - 16:10
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by MaggieMae on 19 October 2009 - 16:10
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