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The DNC And The Culture Of Fear

Posted on Wednesday, July 28 at 18:38 by sthompson
Meanwhile poor Medea Benjamin was actually marched out of the DNC in handcuffs just for unfurling a banner that read, "End the Occupation of Iraq".

As one journalist writes, "If anything can be said to characterize Boston's DNC, it is this culture of fear that has overtaken all sides. The protesters fear the police will crack down; the police fear the protesters will grow violent; the delegates fear any disruption, and Bostonians fear that their city, their economy, and their lives will be turned upside down for a week. All the while, of course, Homeland Security would have us all fearing a terrorist attack."

Imagine what it will be like for the Republican convention, coming up next.

Note: questioned by the FBI at least two members of... students at the Univers... marched out of the DNC ... one journalist writes

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  1. by KevinGagnon
    Thu Jul 29, 2004 4:17 am
    When will this culture of fear end? In Canada it appears to be growing and its very frustrating to see it happen. I remember Micheal Moore talking about the type of news we watch in Canada on his documentary "Bowling For Columbine" and how different it was compare to U.S news (Pump full of fear as he say's). I agreed with him then. But I don't agree with him anymore cause I see our news doing the same thing, feeding fear and seeing the market for it and are growing into a Fox news Twin.

    Although I've donated money to saving the CBC from privatization, I have chosen to also stop watching CBC News. I support the CBC for its educational content and not its fear feeding news.

    Kevin

    ---
    "Love actually, is all around us" --From the movie Love Actually.

  2. by Anonymous
    Fri Jul 30, 2004 6:21 am
    Totally agree with your point on the fear feeding news.



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