No, that's just it... You shouldn't have to "expect to get whacked" for a little gutsy posturing. Yeah they were being a bit antagonistic, but more in trying to hold their ground or stand as close as possible to the police line. Or possibly trying to remain on the sidewalk since they were getting forced out into the street so that the police could protect Chase Bank. Hardly worthy of a shove, let alone taking a baton in the face, or the gut, or getting pepper spray point blank in the face, or tripped from behind by a bike... I mean come on! That's even a penalty in football!!

Police and occupied cities across the country need to realize that this response to these protests isn't going to end them, if anything it will strengthen them. The level of assets being deployed daily is highly unnecessary, agitates things until they wind up turning violent, and is unsustainable over the long-term. Then again, that's part of the issue we're at odds with... This country doesn't plan well for the long-term.

Would somebody please spritz Andy with some pepper spray? Mostly so they'll STFU and stay in Beaver-tron since they obviously hate Portland so very much. Why do you even bother coming to this site at all? Just to see if you can can become "top asshole" in the comments? Honestly, go over to the Tribune's or the O's website, they would positively adore you there and you can make some friends and have some joy in your life. Really though, please leave and don't ever return.

@bruce123456, Great point about the cause for concern about being surrounded by a mob of chanting hipsters. I'm also scared of grass because it's made up of, y'know, blades. Eeeeek!