Hi George,

Similar to the police actions in Seattle, Philadelphia, Washington, Eugene, Prague and Genoa, I believe the local police actions to "prevent activity" has the potential to escalate disorder which could jeopardize public safety.

"3 squad cars and the paddy wagon and at least 7 police" to ticket "tooters" seems to me to be intimidation of those wishing to exercise their right of free speech", and intimidation could lead to escalating disorder which could jeopardize public safety.

Ron Enders (electronic mail, July 29, 2001).