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Police hope for calm, prepare for unrest on May Day
« on: May 01, 2013, 08:11:45 AM »
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Police hope for calm, prepare for unrest on May Day
By KOMO Staff Published: Apr 30, 2013 at 4:49 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 30, 2013 at 11:47 PM PDT

Final preparations are under way in Seattle and Olympia for a series of May Day marches on Wednesday as police and businesses, mindful of last year's riots, brace for the possibility of violence.

In downtown Seattle, merchants in the commercial core suffered a lot of property damage during the 2012 marches. Most are confident police will prevent a repeat of last year - but they're making a few changes of their own just in case.

The owner of one high-end jewelry store says she isn't worried about May Day troubles affecting her downtown Seattle shop. But she doesn't take chances, either.

"I don't think we'll be putting merchandise out. I think we'll be keeping everything locked up," says owner Mary Ann Swissa says. "And if people come in, we'll certainly try to help them."

Swissa knows how quickly things can go south when a crowd runs wild - and keeps a souvenir from the WTO days. She doesn't think the chaos and property damage from last year will repeat again on Wednesday - but other downtown shops are taking out extra insurance.

"A lot of stores are hiring their own security," she says.

The Downtown Seattle Association worked out an email notification system with 200 merchants to alert them about where marchers are headed - and if they need to take precautions.

"They may not be able to get loads in. They may not be able to get out of the garage, so it's good for them to know when the demonstration is coming," says Kate Joncas of the Downtown Association.

Last year anarchists turned their marching flags and banners into clubs to smash out storefronts. The Downtown Association is reminding businesses to clear the streets of anything that can be turned into a makeshift weapon.

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Re: Police hope for calm, prepare for unrest on May Day
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2013, 08:38:52 AM »
Left wing thugs.....but we're the dangerous ones, huh.
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Re: Police hope for calm, prepare for unrest on May Day
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2013, 08:58:39 AM »
The more the Leftists show their ass today, the better for helping the people see their true colors.
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Re: Police hope for calm, prepare for unrest on May Day
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2013, 09:36:04 AM »
Damn Teabaggers..................... :thatsright:
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Re: Police hope for calm, prepare for unrest on May Day
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2013, 03:48:20 PM »
nads is on the story.  Everyone can rest easy.  She is posting pics of the huge crowds in her area.  https://twitter.com/nadinbrzezinski
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Re: Police hope for calm, prepare for unrest on May Day
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2013, 03:50:20 PM »
Quote from: CG6468 on May 01, 2013, 08:11:45 AM
The slime will be out today
Why wouldn't they be?  It's not like they have jobs to go to.
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Re: Police hope for calm, prepare for unrest on May Day
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2013, 03:53:35 PM »
Same thing's happening in Chi-town.
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Re: Police hope for calm, prepare for unrest on May Day
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2013, 04:05:20 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on May 01, 2013, 03:48:20 PM
nads is on the story.  Everyone can rest easy.  She is posting pics of the huge crowds in her area.  https://twitter.com/nadinbrzezinski

Looks like unions trying to destroy more jobs; " Hotel Workers Rising ".  :lmao:
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Re: Police hope for calm, prepare for unrest on May Day
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2013, 04:41:12 PM »
Pete starting to gather for the May day event ....BOY!!!!! Pete must have really been strung out.

A marischi to story the day .....huh?
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