VIDEO: More than 200 arrested in anti-lockdown protests in Melbourne

[brooklynite]

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Source: Insider Paper

Capsicum spray was used by police to subdue protesters at an anti-lockdown rally in Melbourne, which resulted in several arrests.

After the protest location was changed at the last minute to avoid authorities, approximately 1000 demonstrators gathered in Richmond to protest the city’s COVID restrictions.

The march started out peacefully, but quickly became out of control.

There were minor scuffles as well as a violent clash involving a small group of protesters.

Read more: https://insiderpaper.com/video-dozens-arrested-in-anti-lockdown-protest-in-melbourne/

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[paleotn]

1. Seems we don't have a monopoly on nuts in the US, just a critical mass.

[IronLionZion]

2. Do they not have the vaccine in Australia?

That could be a better way to end the pandemic lockdowns instead of clashing with police.

[ancianita]

4. My oldest son, about 50 miles north of Sydney, says the rollout had a delay because of

concerns about AstraZeneca finding clotting. But now Pfizer and Moderna are being distributed and will get Australia caught up with western counterparts by October, with a vaccine percentage around 80%. The whole country's population is around that of California.

The wait has been stressful, I imagine.

[IronLionZion]

7. Some of these protests are against vaccine mandates

It's great if everyone who wants it can get it in Australia and everywhere else.

[ancianita]

9. I know, and the frustration of access had had some effect on why people protest the mandates.

Trying to meet mandates while not getting bookings has been a problem, and yes, people can be dolts about the science of it.

[canetoad]

5. Reported yesterday morning

That 70% of our state (Victoria) has had at least first shot of vaxx. These bogans are the equivalent of your proud boys.

[IronLionZion]

8. Glad people are getting vaccinated

Bogans and boys of all types need to grow up and take their vaccines instead of causing street violence.

[marble falls]

3. GB, Australia, Brazil, and US crackpots just feed each other.

[agalisgv]

6. It's everywhere

[Omaha Steve]

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