canwecallitmagic:

thedailywhat:

Stop Beating Students of the Day: UC Berkeley students clashed with police this afternoon after several tents were set up outside Sproul Hall as part of an Occupy-style protest against tuition and fee hikes as well funding cuts for public education.

Officers in riot gear used their batons in an effort break through a human chain of peaceful “Occupy Cal” protesters that had formed to prevent police from tearing down the tents. 

At least seven people were arrested, and the tents were eventually cleared away, but returned later on. According to reports, police plan to remove the tents again later tonight, and a second “showdown” with the remaining protesters is expected.

UC Berkeley Chancellor Robert Birgeneau told students earlier this week that the university supports the spirit of Occupy Wall Street, but will not allow camping on its grounds.

[nbcbayarea / mercury / dailycal.]

Fuck the police! Seriously I hate this shit! These kids are protesting in a peaceful, yet un-allowed manner. What to do? Iunno let’s beat them with our weapons!!
Bullshit. As a human being, this is so damn wrong. These kids are standing for something. Don’t be a bunch of pricks just because they’re going to be more successful than you are.  My dad’s a cop, and I can honestly say soooo many cops are fucked in the head and get power hungry.

Send a damn message. Occupy. 

I don’t understand how it’s legal for them just to start jamming their batons into these people. Right to protest? I guess not.