Tuesday August 23, 2005
US Ravers Attacked By Armed Police
Boing Boing reports that ravers at a legal Drum & Bass rave in Utah were subjected to tactics including the use of tear gas and attack dogs by armed police enforcing the controversial RAVE Act.
There are eyewitness accounts now being posted by attendees that give a fuller picture of what ravers were subjected to. This is a typical entry:
"Suddenly I saw the sight that disgusted me. A person whom I had met before was on the ground face first, 4 Reservists had their guns pointed to his head, and were handcuffing him. Their attack dog was mauling his: Shoulder, Neck and Torso areas."
This incident is reminiscent of the recent CzechTek free festival, where Czech police action resulted in a national scandal through violent action against ravers. Even the Czech President was moved to criticise these tactics.
Posted in: Ears :: News by bubblejam at 04:00 PM
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