QUEBEC VOWS TO STOP TRUCKER PROTESTERS
"In a split second everything unravels."
University and high schools students took to Highway 5, the main economic corridor through Washington State in a similar protest in 1970.
Their actions lasted momentarily as SPDF Tac Squad tear gassed them.
"Here in Seattle, the University of Washington campus erupted with protests, student strikes and a takeover of KUOW radio, which was declared “Radio Free Seattle.” There was vandalism, sabotage, office occupations, and attempted arson on campus. The streets of the city were filled with protestors and outrage. The Seattle police “Tac Squad” wielded tear gas and clubs."
I was there!
Former Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best responds.
During the recent riots, "It was standard procedure for us to call for backup and have other police departments send officers. Nobody offered to help. My officers were the only ones willing to defend the precinct against the [rioters]."
Rioters took control of the police station.
"We had to evolve our approach of dispersing the crowds because, clearly, our current approach wasn't working. We had to assess the damage. So many restaurants were severely damaged. Windows had been shattered and businesses looted." Black in Blue
It really can happy that fast. We had the riots in Seattle and Portland which ignited almost spontaneously from peaceful demonstrations.
Will the US remove the vaccination requirements for Canadian truckers coming into our country?
The problem may disappear if we do.