Monday, January 28, 2008

USC Students Vs. LAPD



USC students planned a block party last Friday night, that turned into a semi-riot. USC campus safety officials could not control that number of people and LAPD was called to clear out the situation. There were reports of tasering, night sticking, pepper gunning, and overall excessive police violence. Several people were arrested.

It gets exciting around the 3 minute mark. After about 4:30 it starts shaking, word to Cloverfield. There are other videos here.

I was there for the beginning but left once I saw officers go to their trunks. Pepper spray or whatever they want to use is really not fun. People should have gone home once the Riot Squad showed up; these guys are trained and prepared to beat down a agitated crowd. Also these professional riot-stoppers are pissed because you are taunting them and throwing beer bottles at them. And then on top of that, what was the point? I'm all for demonstrations in the name of a cause but this was a case of spoiled students throwing a huge tantrum.

Stop listening to rap thinking it has meaning for you and do your homework!

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