Thousands of law enforcement agents protest on the stairs of the Parliament in Portugal

[korgh]

Over 15,000 protesters were eventually able to climb the steps of Parliament against a barrier of about 600 police officers

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The three units of the Corps of intervention were not sufficient to contain the force of thousands of members of security forces, on this Thursday, at the end of a demonstration, forcing police barrier and ended up a few the steps of Parliament.
The images show clashes melee between uniformed officers and protesters, in what have been the greatest manifestation of cops ever recorded in Portugal.
Tempers run high and the atmosphere experienced on the staircase giving access to Parliament was described by journalist Lara Santos from TVI (Television Network) as a tinderbox.

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Read more here (Portuguese language)
http://www.tvi24.iol.pt/503/sociedade/manifestacao-policia-parlamento-escadaria-tvi24/1542732-4071.html

and here (Portuguese language)
http://sicnoticias.sapo.pt/pais

[aranuk]

Hi Korgh, what were they protesting about may I ask~?

Stan

[korgh]

Hi Korgh, what were they protesting about may I ask~?

Stan

Hi, sorry my delay to answer your question.
They are protesting against wage cuts made ​​by the government after an advice and economic analysis according the Troika.
There are many police officers with low wage and with risk to loose their homes or to buy the basic needs to sustain the family.
That is the reality in UE ....

[Amanda]

All I want to say is - excellent. Great to see the public standing up to the government. Go team people!!!!

Much Peace - Amanda

[TargeT]

All I want to say is - excellent. Great to see the public standing up to the government. Go team people!!!!

Much Peace - Amanda

Ummm... government employees demanding more money from the government (in wages, or anything) is not the people standing up to the government, it's the people being hopelessly dependant on the government.

Its a small group of people forcing the government to steal from a larger group of people for the small groups benefit.

there may be more to this, I can't read that language.

[Calz]

All I want to say is - excellent. Great to see the public standing up to the government. Go team people!!!!

Much Peace - Amanda

Ummm... government employees demanding more money from the government (in wages, or anything) is not the people standing up to the government, it's the people being hopelessly dependant on the government.

Its a small group of people forcing the government to steal from a larger group of people for the small groups benefit.

there may be more to this, I can't read that language.


Very true.

... but don't you think it plants a seed???

Government employees (any country) standing up to their government must certainly have an effect on some of the public that be?

Remember the Vietnam vets who came back to protest the war???

[TargeT]

All I want to say is - excellent. Great to see the public standing up to the government. Go team people!!!!

Much Peace - Amanda

Ummm... government employees demanding more money from the government (in wages, or anything) is not the people standing up to the government, it's the people being hopelessly dependant on the government.

Its a small group of people forcing the government to steal from a larger group of people for the small groups benefit.

there may be more to this, I can't read that language.


Very true.

... but don't you think it plants a seed???

Government employees (any country) standing up to their government must certainly have an effect on some of the public that be?

Remember the Vietnam vets who came back to protest the war???

yes, I do think it sets an important precedent and I hope there is a bit more to the protests than just wage issues.. however the wage issues itself just shows how far we have to go still on a whole, at the LEAST in understanding and comprehension of the situations at hand (globally).

[naste.de.lumina]

Over 15,000 protesters were eventually able to climb the steps of Parliament against a barrier of about 600 police officers

The three units of the Corps of intervention were not sufficient to contain the force of thousands of members of security forces, on this Thursday, at the end of a demonstration, forcing police barrier and ended up a few the steps of Parliament.
The images show clashes melee between uniformed officers and protesters, in what have been the greatest manifestation of cops ever recorded in Portugal.
Tempers run high and the atmosphere experienced on the staircase giving access to Parliament was described by journalist Lara Santos from TVI (Television Network) as a tinderbox.



Interestingly, when it comes to some 'special' groups, not the same means and actions to contain the demonstrations are used.

For example: If it was a group of teachers who were forcing the roadblock would be the same condescension?

[korgh]

Over 15,000 protesters were eventually able to climb the steps of Parliament against a barrier of about 600 police officers

The three units of the Corps of intervention were not sufficient to contain the force of thousands of members of security forces, on this Thursday, at the end of a demonstration, forcing police barrier and ended up a few the steps of Parliament.
The images show clashes melee between uniformed officers and protesters, in what have been the greatest manifestation of cops ever recorded in Portugal.
Tempers run high and the atmosphere experienced on the staircase giving access to Parliament was described by journalist Lara Santos from TVI (Television Network) as a tinderbox.



Interestingly, when it comes to some 'special' groups, not the same means and actions to contain the demonstrations are used.

For example: If it was a group of teachers who were forcing the roadblock would be the same condescension?

Of course not... In this protest, there were well trained "protesters" who 2 years ago were using uniform and beating on civilians who were claiming the same rights. Unfortunately, those who swore defend the people and the constitution above of any politics are fictional nowadays.
Only matter what side you are .. wearing an uniform or not .

Take a look what happened in 2012. Same reasons, same place but two different sides:
Compilation of clashes with police in Lisbon, with attacks on demonstrators and journalists by police (2012-03-22).


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C18lCxv0EE