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Street Protests are an integral part of life for many San Franciscans - especially those who have been here for a few years. While there's been a lull in recent times, large street actions are beginning to make a resurgence - especially as conditions worsen in Iraq. While protests today aren't as vocal or confrontational as they were in, say, the late 80's (Central America) or the early 90's (Gulf War I), the protest organizers are much more adept at their craft. A well-organized phone and flyering network can, and often will, put together a protest of other 10,000 people in 1 or 2 days notice!
If you should find yourself caught in the middle of a protest, just relax and enjoy it 'cuz you're not going anywhere. DO NOT try to drive through a crowd of people - at the very least you will get your car damaged, you may get pulled out of your car and roughed up AND get arrested to boot! The police and the more-organized protestors have an "understanding" - and usually work with eachother well and in this case YOU will be the troublemaker!
Protests are really San Francisco's best expression of spontaneous creativity! Enjoy the colorful costumes and the hilarious signs. You came here to see San Francisco, and this is as San Francisco as it gets! Consider yourself lucky, take lots of pictures, and enjoy democracy! Leave a Comment
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San Francisco is known for demonstrations. It just wouldn't be the same without them. It is among the most liberal cities in the entire country. So anytime you visit the Civic Center, you'll very likely see one. Leave a Comment
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