Fights Break Out at Florida Neo-Nazi Rally (Read; Racist)

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

Saturday February 25, 2006 9:31 PM

By KELLI KENNEDY

Associated Press Writer

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Fist fights broke out and police made more than a dozen arrests at a neo-Nazi rally and march Saturday through a predominantly black neighborhood.

Most of the arrests came after fights between supporters of the National Socialist Movement and angry counter-demonstrators, who were upset with the group's anti-minority message.

About 30 members of the neo-Nazi group wore khaki uniforms, black boots and red armbands with swastikas during the march through the Orlando neighborhood of Parramore. They were confronted by more than 100 protesters, some holding signs including ones that read, ``Stop the hate. Stop the violence'' and ``Love everyone.''

The neo-Nazis marched down one side of the road and protesters the other, separated by two lines of police. Both groups hurled insults at each other.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-5647701,00.html

[Ksec]

1. Just a fine bunch of republicans having a good time.

Whats the problem Tom?

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

2. Grrrrr..... It makes me livid that cretins like this still share the

same air.

:hi:

[Ksec]

3. understood.

It is hard to believe its 2006 sometimes, aint it?

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

10. You have to pinch yourself.

the same tired songs in different venues.

[BlueStorm]

4. They got what was coming to them...

They were marching through a predominatly blackneighborhood for God's sake. What were they expecting? That the people living there would be like "Aw... it's the Neo-Nazi's marching through our neighborhood, let's be nice to them while they spew their venomous hate at us."


Blu

[GrumpyGreg]

6. It's like the Skokie march---they go where they're not wanted.

[newyawker99]

8. Hi BlueStorm!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[BlueStorm]

9. Thanks!

[Not Me]

5. They (neo-nazis) were all imported and came here looking for trouble

The city had over 300 patrolmen (and probably 6 helicopters buzzing overhead) so that things would stay cool. From what I heard there were a couple physical altercations and 5 arrests made.

I guess we should still be thankful that they *can* protest.

[JohnLocke]

7. 17 arrests

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/orl-bk-march022506,0,2631859.story?coll=orl-home-headlines