A-Infos (en) US, St. Poul, PRESS Statement from RNC Welcoming Committee* on Convergence Center Raid FRIDAY AUGUST 29 2008

Assitant Police Chief Bostrom has talked about the St. Paul Standard, and on the 
anniversary of last years’ critical mass police riot, we saw its true face. The 
ramsey county sheriff’s dept and the SPPD raided the RNC convergence space and 
detained over 50 people in an attempt to preempt planned protests of the rnc on 
Monday. ---- Looking for items found in any twin cities house like jars, paint, 
and rags, this attempt to portray us as criminals and destroy our credibility 
has already backfired as evidenced by the masses who have come to support us.
We are now accused of a simple fire code violation - which is outside the scope 
of the sheriffs department and clearly not justified provocation for a forceful 
raid with guns being drawn. Children and elderly people were inside the 
convergence center when the police violently busted down the doors. The police 
may claim that the raid was executed according to protocol – however, the 
violence inherent in this action may only be a hint of the violence to be 
expected on Monday and beyond, and is only a hint at the violence perpetrated 
daily by the police.

The convergence center is simply a gathering place and is not used for illegal 
actions – it is a place for workshops and trainings. Tonight we were watching 
films and sharing food.

This action will not deter us from our plans to protest the RNC on September 
1st. We want to invite all people who oppose this police oppression to join us 
on Septemeber 1st. See you in the streets.
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