50 Police to Raid A Few Hippies - Overkill?
Posted at 18:23, Wed 2 April 2008 in Stand up for your rights
On April Fools Day, at 11:30 am, NSW Police raided a number of shops in Nimbin. I'd like to know why it took 50 officers to do this. I doubt that 50 police would be deployed to a seige where some nut-case was holding hostages in a house or building.From the Northern Star website:
"EVERYBODY get down on the ground." Those were the first words Nimbin resident Nurit heard when 50 police from across the State yesterday raided the Nimbin Museum, Hemp Embassy and Hemp Bar.
The Hemp Embassy has a statement and photos on their site:
Nimbin Hemp Embassy
Even if you are opposed to Cannabis, don't you think 50 police against a few hippies is a gross waste of time, money and resources?
Your comments and opinions would be appreciated.
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(posted by Reeper on Thu 3 April 2008)
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Well...maybe
(posted by gryphonn on Thu 3 April 2008)
It's much the same as someone walking up to you in the street and saying "all poofters should be shot", but then walking away when you try to respond.
Given his strong views in a public setting, I think it should be open for discussion.
But then, it's not my blog I guess.
Cheers
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