Rip, they hurt my cause tremendously-they themselves have no cause, no agenda. I watched footage of motorists being beaten, and frankly it's made me very angry. I worked and lived in Ess Eff for years and, in fact, was involved in local politics there back in the 70s, I was opposed to this military invasion without the blessing and cooperation of the United Nations, I believe when we're in doubt peace is a better option-but- would I be beaten too?
I wonder how many of the motorists who were beaten by these "protestors" were driving the same streets I drove, and have the same political viewpoint I have?
This is anarchy, period. These "protestors" are anarchists who could care less about the war, but simply are using the masses of their numbers as excuses for criminal activity.
When people conduct themselves in such a lawless manner it associates many of us- common, middle class working folks who have legitimate questions about the war- with a criminal element who has used this as an excuse for lawlessness.
Yes, they hurt "my" cause- they drive people away from a legitimate question of war vs. peace with their actions. They are criminals, requiring police enforcement when the police should be guarding against the elevated terrorist threat.
Sorry, no tolorance for these criminals- I hope any arrested are proscicuted to the full measure of the law, but this being San Francisco no doubt all charges against them will be dropped.
