You've probably heard that protestors at Occupy UC Davis were pepper-sprayed by police during a non-violent protest. (It's very likely that you have heard but it hasn't registered, as there have been many similar events nationwide and it's hard to keep track.) After the incident, UC Davis police chief, Annette Spicuzza, had this to say:
"There was no way out of that circle. They were cutting the officers off from their support. It's a very volatile situation."
Imagine in your mind the kind of "volatile situation" to which this description might apply. Now here's the picture:
Having never been pepper-sprayed, I have no idea what it's like, although it doesn't seem pleasant. But these protestors can take some solace in the idea that this kind of display will bring more support to their movement than a million chanted slogans. The police were obviously badly trained, but the ultimate responsibility lies ...
