FlickR Tag: protest

Photos of protest that were originally uploaded to FlickR

No, you won’t bust my camera

by Robert Thivierge
No, you won't bust my camera
This is a neo-Nazi who had just told photographers that he would bust the camera of anybody who took his picture. Naturally, photographers took his picture anyhow, and he tried knocking a camera out of one's hands (not me). According to news reports, he is accused of hitting a photographer with a skateboard. I don't remember seeing that (just him going for the guy), but was intentionally staying back, and missed some significant details (looking through a long lens limits what you see). The police promptly detained him. He kept on acting tough and threatening, seemingly trying to go for photogs, even when being taken away. On this matter, the cops did a great job. They only interfered with criminals.

A view against racism

by Robert Thivierge
A view against racism
Taken at an anti-racist rally outside City Hall in downtown Calgary on Sunday, March 21, 2010. The ARA (Anti-Racist Action) was countering the Aryan Guard, which previously would stage a 30-60 person "white pride" march on this day of the year, but this year, just had a few random people show up (none in this particular picture).

Seal Hunt opponents at Torch ceremony

by Robert Thivierge
Seal Hunt opponents at Torch ceremony
Opponents of the Canadian Seal Hunt used the torch cermony as a way of getting attention for their cause. Unlike the "Olympic Resistance Network", they are not opposed to Olympics per se. It's mainly a means of garnering public attention. I would take a wid guess they had around 20 people when I was there.

420 Rally For Marc Emery

by Robert Thivierge
420 Rally For Marc Emery
This is a Calgary 420 Rally For Marc Emery prior to his expected extradition to the United States for marijuana related charges. Emery is a long time prominent pro-marijuana activist in Canada. He's accussed by the Americans of sellings cannnabis seeds into the U.S, for which they're seeking his extradition. This is one of many protests organized in different countries for Emery. This one, in downtown Calgary, was held outside the U.S. consulate.

No, you’re not looking in this backpack

by Robert Thivierge
No, you're not looking in this backpack
The police, particularly this officer, asked a number of people to search their backpacks and bags. A signficant portion agreed to do so. But, the woman on the left steadfastly refused his initially "friendly" request, and the progressively tougher bullying attempts. He was obviously unhappy, but was also very careful to stay within the technical limits of what he's allowed to say and do.