Calgary SPP Protest Eyewitness Report

After a few speeches at City Hall, we marched to the US Consulate about a block away for a few more words from participants and a round of O Canada to drive our point home. It was touching to see all generations represented, from toddlers to elders, and to see concerns ranging from the "War on Terror" to labour issues to our natural resources being talked about. Some people walking by did stop and ask what it was all about, and were really disturbed when we told them what was happening in Montebello this week. Global's coverage was really lame, basically skimming over the issue and not covering WHY we were protesting. CTV's was better, though buried deeper. CBC Radio in Calgary had coverage the next day, though I still don't know if they actually came out... I didn't see them. I didn't have a chance to check the Calgary Sun on Monday, unfortunately. If anyone saw the coverage, I'd love to hear what it was like. I didn't see police, though I know they knew we would be protesting. Also, I know we would have had a TON more people if it were any time besides August. Facebook group for this protest: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=4170974897 [Proofreader's note: this article was edited for spelling and typos on August 27, 2007]

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