Al Sharpton Arrested In Citywide 'Slowdown' Protests

[Regis Philbin]

Oh, look! Another Democrat in trouble with the law...this isn't even news anymore. :zzz:

http://wcbstv.com/topstories/sean.bell.protests.2.717705.html

Sharpton Arrested In Citywide 'Slowdown' Protests

More Than 200 Taken Into Custody As Protesters Block City Streets, Bridges Over Sean Bell Verdict

NEW YORK (CBS) ― The Rev. Al Sharpton and more than 200 others were arrested Wednesday amid a series of protests throughout the city, part of a response to the acquittals of three New York City undercover detectives in the 50-shot killing of Sean Bell.

Hundreds took to the streets in Manhattan and Brooklyn as part of the citywide "slowdown" effort led by Sharpton and his National Action Network. Police arrested those who took part in acts of civil disobedience by blocking the streets and entrances to the Triborough, Manhattan, and Brooklyn bridges.

Sharpton was arrested without incident at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge, along with Bell's fiancé, Nicole Paultre Bell, and the two shooting victims who survived, Trent Benefield and Joseph Guzman.

Bell's parents were also arrested.

[DoubleEdgeSword]

I guess you've not heard of the term, "civil disobedience," Regis. Has a long tradition in this country, starting with the Boston Tea Party and carrying right through to Rosa Parks refusing to sit at the back of the bus.

Of course, you and Rush would see it as just "another Democrat in trouble with the law."

[SparkleHugs]

Like republicans don't often have run ins with the law.

:rolleyes:

[db44]

You're slipping Brad. I expected you to have this a half-day earlier than you did. :o

I missed where Sharpton was a budding star in the party, by the way, or why it has any relevance to anything.