Update on arrests: San Francisco police arrest 175 anti-Prop 8 protesters

[keepCAblue]

Source: San Jose Mercury News

San Francisco police arrested about 175 protesters who were part of a group that blocked a major intersection for hours today in response to the state Supreme Court's ruling upholding Proposition 8, the voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage.

Hundreds of people filled the intersection of Grove Street and Van Ness Avenue late this morning after word spread of the ruling. The court also ruled that roughly 18,000 existing same-sex marriages in California remain valid.

Around 12:45 p.m., officers were seen placing plastic handcuffs on protesters and leading them to police vans waiting nearby. With each new arrest, the crowd cheered.

Police Sgt. Lyn Tomioka said the protesters were arrested for being outside a crosswalk and failing to obey an officer. Tomioka said she was not aware of any injuries related to the protest.

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[awoke_in_2003]

1. I hate that they were arrested...

but it is good that there are some who are still willing to stand up for what they believe. Holding up traffic is a minor inconvenience compared to what a majority of the voters did to folks who just want to get married like every one else.

[shadowknows69]

2. Gov. Terminator is probably lucky his state isn't burning tonight

You can only oppress people so long before something gives.

[awoke_in_2003]

3. this is true. nt

[shadowknows69]

4. That said, we Americans seem to be able to swallow a whole lotta shit in recent years.

[awoke_in_2003]

5. It certainly seems that way, doesn't it?

But we unfortunately have short memories. If Jeb ever runs for pres, he will be voted in.

[roody]

6. More power to them. We should all be arrested for

insisting on equal rights.

[awoke_in_2003]

7. Very true

too bad a whole lot of people just don't get it. Of course, I see this through my sister's eyes- guess that make me lucky.