Hopefully they didn't convince their European anti-G8 friends to come over
The ORN's website proudly features videos of them rioting, throwing rocks, etc.
The protesters created a "police state" by threatening violence, arson, etc., so they could then complain about a police state. There were clear threats.
This is the reaction, and yes, it is what they wanted, BUUUT, are the police supposed to not respond to these threats?