Olympic Log T- 1 day: Vancouver Police State

The police have descended upon Vancouver. Not a block is left without "law enforcement". Police, RCMP, military soldiers, sailors and jet fighers. that's right- JET FIGHTERS are hovering over the city.
Is seems like Vancouver is bracing for international warfare. But I think the real threat- or what people see is the real threat- is anti-Olympic Vancouverites and protestors.

It's true, roaming the streets I see many protestors I recognize from Toronto and Ottawa- they all flew to Vancouver to support the anti-Olympic movement.

People who hold privilege usually trust law enforcement. Which makes sense. If you embody the status-quo and are the beneficiary of oppressive practices you are generally going to enjoy that the people who enforce the law are also enforcing your own ability to espouse hegemony. But let us consider those who don't receive the benefit. Really, it's a question of the "public bathroom test". If you can walk into any restaurant/cafe and use the bathroom easily then you probably don't mind the police presence. However, if you're locked out, getting security to block you from allowing you to alleviate natural bodily functions and then criminalized for having to relieve yourself in public space- you are likely the person who will fear the police. YOU are the one law enforcers are after.

So the least we can do is keep police presence visible- most threat comes from the mere physical presence. But when the cops are concealed? When they are hassling people on the street in pedestrian clothing? NOT COOL:




Taken in Vancouver, Robson & Howe in front of Roots.

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