Violence in our society

Just a reminder of the status of our 'freedoms':

http://www.salon.com/2011/11/20/the_roots_of_the_uc_davis_pepper_spraying/singleton/

Bullying is still bullying, even when the state does it, and its effects are anathema to the well-being of our culture (well, the culture I grew up in and accepted, - it might not be yours).

Here's another example of what's happening:

http://bicyclebarricade.wordpress.com/2011/11/19/open-letter-to-chancellor-linda-p-b-katehi/

Not very encouraging ...