Freedom of the Road
Since when does your freedom of speech have the right to infringe on my civil liberties?
I left the office at 6:30 to meet Celeste and Michelle to see Jarhead about a mile away. At 7:00pm, I found myself a block from the theater because apparently thousands of people had decided to protest up and down Wilshire and Westwood Boulevards. I don’t even have any idea what they were protesting! Maybe it’ll be in the papers tomorrow. I’ll ask my boyfriend - he’s a news & media fanatic.
Almost all of the already overcrowded streets in Westwood were closed off and there were police everywhere. I was ridiculous. I didn’t make it to the theater until 7:30!! Thank goodness it was a screening and they didn’t start until I got there. They obviously knew who I am. Kathleen Newlove - coming through!
By the way - I was not overly impressed with the movie. Maybe I was expecting too much. Maybe it’s just a dick flick. I don’t know.
November 3rd, 2005 at 11:31 am
The news junkie boyfriend is pleased to inform you that what you dealt with last night was a good ol’ anti Bush protest, about 1200 people strong, and part of nationwide rash of protests occurring in Seattle, S.F., Chicago et al. They just generally don’t like him, and planned it for the anniversary of his reelection. Have a good day, y’all.