In fifteen words or fewer: On Blaming the Victim
From the New York Times (2008-09-01): As Throngs of Protesters Hit Streets, Dozens Are Arrested After Clashes:
Elsewhere in St. Paul, a prominent Democratic Party strategist, Donna Brazile, was hit by pepper spray while trying to walk around protesters outside the convention hall, Ms. Brazile said in an interview.
I got a strong whiff — just toxic — and my head and throat are still hurting,said Ms. Brazile, who appears on CNN as a political analyst.I’ll avoid the protesters tomorrow.
Wouldn’t it have been more to the point for her to avoid the cops?
See also:
- GT 2008-09-05: Free the St. Paul 8 and all political prisoners!
- GT 2008-09-05: Emergency action alert: Twin Cities protesters imprisoned without charges; human rights abuses in Ramsey County jail. Free all political prisoners!
- GT 2008-09-04: This is what a police state looks like. (Part 2 of ???)
- GT 2008-09-03: This is what a police state looks like. (Part 1 of ???)