“I implore people, please protest, we are here to protect your right to protest. But you cannot block roadways. You cannot keep emergency personnel whether it’s ambulance, law enforcement, fire department from getting out to assist other people,” said CHP Chief Don Goodbrand.
SEATTLE, Wash. — During the Friday afternoon protest on northbound I-5 in downtown Seattle, protesters blocked an ambulance that was treating a 37-year-old male who was in critical condition.
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Did you read it?
You are talking about something that happened three months ago?
Here is the question:
Do you think it’s ok for protesters to block an ambulance?
SEATTLE, Wash. — During the Friday afternoon protest on northbound I-5 in downtown Seattle, protesters blocked an ambulance that was treating a 37-year-old male who was in critical condition.
The article you posted was from 2022…saying it’s a myth.
The first article I posted was from the same time proving that it happened, even though that article said it’s a myth.
The second article is from 2 months ago…
So now that it’s shown to happen… are you willing to say that blocking an ambulance is not ok?
Did you read the article re "Myth"?
I think protesting by blocking emergency vehicles is already an arrestable offense, as it should be.
Re: Blocking traffic for a political protest…
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:25 pm
by Della
AZOldGal66 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:44 am
Bottom line, these were not protests that had legal permits in SF. They were planned and coordinated with other protests yesterday from around the world.
The SF/Golden Gate Bridge protest in particular lasted for hours, inconveniencing many, including people who had medical appointments.
Want to make a statement and be taken seriously as well as respected? Don't do THIS.
If this were pro-Israeli groups, I believe your attitude would be entirely different.
We all have things we support.
"Organizers say these protests are a part of A15, a worldwide economic blockade in solidarity with Palestine and calling for an arms embargo and an end to U.S. taxpayer funding for Israel. Monday is the tax deadline for most Americans."
AZOldGal66 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:44 am
Bottom line, these were not protests that had legal permits in SF. They were planned and coordinated with other protests yesterday from around the world.
The SF/Golden Gate Bridge protest in particular lasted for hours, inconveniencing many, including people who had medical appointments.
Want to make a statement and be taken seriously as well as respected? Don't do THIS.
If this were pro-Israeli groups, I believe your attitude would be entirely different.
We all have things we support.
"Organizers say these protests are a part of A15, a worldwide economic blockade in solidarity with Palestine and calling for an arms embargo and an end to U.S. taxpayer funding for Israel. Monday is the tax deadline for most Americans."
Speaking for myself Idc if they're blocking for climate change, gun control, LGBTQ and women's rights. Those are my particular support activities btw. Unless you've a permit, don't close a road. Don't close any major bridges or highways. And even if you've got auth from Jesus Himself don't block emergency vehicles, sirens on or not. Do a sit-in at city hall, protest on the sidewalk, or a side street with a permit if you want. The only thing you're doing by closing a major highway or blocking total access is turning people against your cause.
AZOldGal66 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:44 am
Bottom line, these were not protests that had legal permits in SF. They were planned and coordinated with other protests yesterday from around the world.
The SF/Golden Gate Bridge protest in particular lasted for hours, inconveniencing many, including people who had medical appointments.
Want to make a statement and be taken seriously as well as respected? Don't do THIS.
If this were pro-Israeli groups, I believe your attitude would be entirely different.
We all have things we support.
"Organizers say these protests are a part of A15, a worldwide economic blockade in solidarity with Palestine and calling for an arms embargo and an end to U.S. taxpayer funding for Israel. Monday is the tax deadline for most Americans."
Speaking for myself Idc if they're blocking for climate change, gun control, LGBTQ and women's rights. Those are my particular support activities btw. Unless you've a permit, don't close a road. Don't close any major bridges or highways. And even if you've got auth from Jesus Himself don't block emergency vehicles, sirens on or not. Do a sit-in at city hall, protest on the sidewalk, or a side street with a permit if you want. The only thing you're doing by closing a major highway or blocking total access is turning people against your cause.
Would you change your stance on those topics over protestors closing or blocking access?
Personally I think protesting by blocking emergency vehicles is already an arrestable offense, as it should be.