Thousands in street for 24th night demo
The 24th night demo saw thousands of people pour into the street as the debate on Bill 78 at the National Assembly pondered heavy fines for pickets at CEGEPs and universities and for many categories of demonstration. Although big, the demo was peaceful and there were no arrests.
100,000 signatures are needed by 4 p.m. to defeat Bill 78: loi78.com.
Anto 09:40 on 2012/05/18 Permalink
@Kate: Where is the quota of 100 000 signatures by 4pm from?
Kate 09:50 on 2012/05/18 Permalink
Saw that tweeted. Not sure of the origins, let me look around a bit.
Bill Binns 10:11 on 2012/05/18 Permalink
No arrests. Our supposedly blood thirsty, Nazi, jack booted, thug police force calmly followed the group around the city all night. Literally, all night. The Gazette says it broke up at 3:30 AM.
qatzelok 10:20 on 2012/05/18 Permalink
As Bill suggests, there is nothing fascist about passing laws to protect a corrupt government that’s in bed with industry/the mafia. Forcing the idle Elite to actually work for a living, on the other hand, is sure to inspire some scary Hollywood movies.
Mark 12:08 on 2012/05/18 Permalink
This also shows that the vast majority of protesters are completely peaceful. Perhaps the police didn’t bother getting rough because they won’t even have to resort to shady tactics if 78 passes.