Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Protest videos

Because for some reason I wasn't able to upload more than one video...


At around 20sec, when I start to zoom in, you can see the students. That sound of clinking metal is rocks being thrown at the carabineros riot control truck. This is before the stuff hits the fan, and by stuff hitting the fan, I mean before the carabineros started throwing tear gas bombs. Mind you, before this happen, tires had already been lit on fire and charges toward the police had been made, so I don't know if the tear gas was truly warranted, but I'm going to err on the side of yes, it probably was.

Don't worry mom, I promise I'm safe- and Marisol said that she knows that you are going to be worried about me living with "uncivilized people" (her words), but she wants me to assure you that I am being well taken care of...despite the protests.

In this video, notice all of the rocks on the ground...tira la piedra

3 comments:

  1. Glad to see you made it.
    Glad to read (and, as usual, amused/amazed by) your musings.
    Please stay safe.

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  2. OK that's it time to come home!! Not really, being my daughter, I knew you would check out the action one way or another!! Please be smart, Marisol and R-Daddy can only do so much to protect you! Love you lots Mommy

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