"This is a peaceful protest"

As Melbournian's who were gathered to protest the gross inequality and injustice of criminal corporate behavior the victorian police responded in a typically heavy handed approach. As the crowds linked arms, chanting "This is a peaceful protest", members of the police force aggressively attacked the protestors, punching one man, who moments before had been holding his hands in a peace sign, viciously in the face Shame!! They are supposed to protect and serve. Protect and serve whom exactly?

Occupy Melbourne

Scenes of police brutality as Melbournian's are forcibly evicted from their peaceful protest in the city square in Melbourne today [21/9/11]. A supposedly democratic right to gather and express views is stripped away by this violent goon squad as the crowds chant "Scum, scum, scum..". Tomorrow protesters will be regrouping and doubling efforts. BE THERE.