Minnesota Pride

So I feel like I need to put my two cents in like everyone else about the Republican National Convention in town for the next couple days here. The protests that occurred yesterday ending in a mass arrest of people. Hundreds were pepper sprayed, detained, and labeled "anarchist". I know many people who had been there to protest and believe me these people were far from being anarchists. Many young families had brought their children, for god sakes! I was actually on my way to protest when I heard word of the violence that was erupting, so we decided to wait until tonight to go. The streets are swarming with Republicans and police even here in Minneapolis. I understand that a lot of people are upset, but I was under the impression as many people here were, that this was going to be a peaceful protest. MY problem with the Republicans being here is the problems that they create just by being here. St.Paul area should not have to be in a police state. People trying to voice their opinions should not be afraid to do so.
I had the bachelorette party this weekend which we had been planning for the last year. Our hotel decided to GIVE OUR suite away to one of the Republicans and try to replace our suite with twin size bed room. That's right they took our god damn room!!! That deserves anarchy!!! The masses of Republicans staying at our hotel decided to hassle us all night. Many of the YOUNGER males of course were extremely rude to us. When asked if we were voting for McCain we all answered "hell no"! They told us to stay out of the hotel because we were "America haters." I rebuttal with a swift "I don't hate America you see, I hate all of the stupid people who live here though." Remember how I said I get cocky when under pressure? Well being drunk gives that same cocky attitude.... So what does that say? Both sides have their bad seeds. I truly believe that there are good people on each sides and although I lean far more towards the Democratic side. I'm not a huge hippy and I'm sure they are not all gun-wielding idiots. I don't think that destroying property was really a good thing. I think a lot of people do have their stereotypes about the parties. I just believe a lot of people are angry after the past 8 years and want change, whether it be one way or the other. Many of the protesters were just trying to state that opinion. I will definately try to do the same.