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lmac-the-otaku:

wilwheaton:

laughterkey:

motherjones:

UC Davis police officer pepper sprays sitting students because, well, just because.

Think that’s %$#ing horrible? The video’s worse.

Via John Aravosis at AmericaBlog:

I’m sorry, this has gone too far. This has happened in police department after police department, and it has gone too far. Our police look like the goons in Russia and China. Please watch this video and send it to everyone you know. This has gone too far.

Anyone get a badge number on this guy? With that many cameras, someone must have it.

This makes me sick to my stomach.

WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK.

The officer has already been identified as Lt. John Pike; his contact information is readily available if you search for him on Twitter.

I’m incredibly disappointed that this is happening at my school, a place I’ve grown to love dearly and always will, despite these recent developments. I had faith that UCD police act first and foremost to protect our wellbeing; instead, they utilized excessive force to remove nonviolent protesters.

There are a lot of stories flying around right now with conflicting information, and I don’t have time to elaborate on the situation right now (2 back-to-back midterms on Monday! D:) Regardless, I admire the courage of the people who went out and stood for something they believe in (protesting our never-ending tuition hikes and solidarity with OWS), especially in the face of their abhorrent treatment by campus police.

There’s a protest scheduled for 12 PM Monday in the quad, and in light of these events I have a feeling it’s going to be pretty well-attended. Get the word out!

Photo courtesy of Louise Macabitas