Nader/Gonzalez Condemns Mass Arrests outside RNC Convention
Media Advisory
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rob Socket, 267-974-6097 or Toby Heaps, 202-441-6795
RALPH NADER AND MATT GONZALEZ SPEAK OUT AGAINST EXCESSIVE USE OF FORCE
Massive police overreaction to totally peaceful protest (238 people arrested including Amy Goodman)
Statement by Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez:
The role of the police is to control violence and illegal activity. There was neither in the events we are describing. The officers went far beyond that to violating the right to free speech and assembly.
We strongly oppose the uncalled for arrest of numerous citizens, and the excessive use of force and tactics of intimidation including rubber bullets and tear gas, against lawful protesters.
We expected more balance and common sense from the supervisors and trainers of the Saint Paul police force.
