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While the LAPD prepared for 100,000 participants, it seems that attendance is "significantly less," although the authorities have not given any estimates as to the size of the crowd as of yet.
With the LAPD in full deployment, the protest--expected to be amplified due to neighboring Arizona's controversial SB 1070 and the ensuing potential California economic boycott of the state--has been peaceful thus far, with "no arrests and no reports of injuries at the rally."
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Cardinal Roger Mahony joined the crowd and were among the speakers at the rally.
Union members blew horns and chanted "no human being is illegal" over the rhythmic melodies of a mariachi band.
We want jobs and education, no more racist legislation...
About three dozen protesters and U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez of Illinois joined in the civil disobedience Saturday. They held a sign saying, "Obama, Stop deporting our Families." Some wore T-shirts that read "Arrest us, Not our Families."
"What happened in Arizona proves that racism and anti-immigrant hysteria across the country still exists. We need to continue to fight," said Lee Siu Hin, a coordinator with the Washington, D.C.-based National Immigrant Solidarity Network.
Originally posted by LadySkadi
We want jobs and education, no more racist legislation...
That's the chant I kept hearing over and over... Can't say that I disagree with it, necessarily, depending on the focus and intent of that message. Which was difficult to determine.
[edit on 1-5-2010 by LadySkadi]
Originally posted by Rockpuck
I'm embarrassed anymore to call myself American.
Originally posted by Zosynspiracy
We as Americans have lost our balls at the same time our politicians have sold us out. I was listening to Linda Rondstat, Shakira and Carlos Mencia the other night on Larry King. Of course they don't have to deal with the repercussions of illegal immigrants as they all live in caucasian dominated white gated communities in Hollywood and greater LA area. It was disgusting listening to them tell us how we should accept all these immigrants because they are people as well.
Originally posted by Rockpuck
As an American citizen I cannot simply move to another country undocumented..