March Recap
What an exciting Saturday! I went to see the Neo-Nazi March. In reality, there were only about 24 protestors and packed streets full of people who wanted to see them. About 1000 people showed up to see a couple dozen members of the National Socialist Movement. And they only marched for about 45 minutes. However, it was a spectacular display as 110 police officers kept order decked out with shields and pepper spray with a helicopter overhead.
I am sure every photo-journalism and journalism student gathered around to watch. One of the people on my floor who went got some great close up photos. However getting that close yields consequences: he was spat on and was thrown to the ground.
The participation at Douglass Park was impressive. There were many signs that said “No Hate in Our Town,” and people wearing t-shirts that said the same. It was great to see the town come together to overcome this display of hate. Fight hate, go diversity!
March 14th, 2007 at 6:17 am
Laura — I am glad that the police were on hand to protect everyone. Thank you for sharing your photo’s and commentary…very good work!!!!!