Chief Stamper, if you're reading these comments: I was among those arrested, under your orders, for peaceful protest on Wednesday morning at Westlake, and I spent 72 hours in lockdown at King County Jail. It was both the most miserable and the most inspirational experience of my life. And you're quite right that it was a radicalizing experience; indeed, it changed the course of my life. Prior to the WTO protests, I was a graphic designer by profession. In between freelance jobs, I headed up to Seattle not as a career activist but simply as a progressive American. Following my experience …
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