here was the police's reaction to the request to occupy the steps of the Capitol

Was that necessary for a lady wanting a job?

A vet?

A mother and child?



this dangerous mob of regular folks?

This is the guy who was trying to explain to the police that their permit included the Capitol Steps.



These regular cops were polite, and even when the first riot police arrived, it seemed innocuous.

I left the rally then, frankly because the speakers doing the Mic Checks were telling the people that there would be no march up the Steps and that everyone should keep protesting back at Veterans Park.

So what happened Denver Police - Tell me why these people deserved bully clubs, guns and riot gear?

Does that do you city proud?

Is there Honor in this?



Oh, and it turns out a contributor to the Mayor and Governor was seeking to co-opt the Occupy Denver movement by seeking a patent for the naming rights - but has now withdrawn it.

Friendly advice to the Denver Mayor, our Governor, and the Police - watch what's happening to Mayor Quan of Oakland. This is not going away, it cannot be co-opted or beaten down.