Here in the vicinity, we had the opportunity to watch live, real time coverage on three channels, along with the national coverage and the cable/CNN-MSNBC stuff--the streets were completely empty, except for the small groups of protesters--they didn't have a chance against the cops, who descended on them, brutally in some cases, without provocation of any sort--

The police actions were significantly different than in past IMF protests--Even though there were greater numbers were involved, but the police tended mainly to act only when there were provocations

Make no mistake, this was not law enforcement--it was a message to dissenters--