Yesterday I was on the receiving end of a few police batons and lucky enough to only inhale trace amounts of pepper spray--and that was plenty for me. Thankfully the baton hits were gentle as they moved me out of the way and the tear gas/pepper spray was not a direct hit like which is more than I can say for some of the protesters. Definitely a day of adrenaline! See video below or on the USA TODAY On Politics Blog (with commentary!) and look for the long chaotic clip where I hit the deck while rolling.
Hey man, you know how to start with a opening hook, but I'm glad the batons were only gentle guides and there were only trace amounts of pepper spray. What a rush indeed. If you need me to accompany you on one of your stories to provide some security or hold something, let me know. ;-v
ReplyDeleteGarrett -- your travels are fascinating to follow!! Stay safe! -Amy
ReplyDeleteThat was awesome! Glad you didn't get hurt.
ReplyDeletewow, G! You weren't kidding! What group(s) were protesting?
ReplyDeleteV- hah. thanks! how would you like to run the wireless off-camera strobe for that event? I think you would ned some hazard pay!
ReplyDeleteAmy- thanks for watching! I have to send you a note about your album!
James- cool!
Eliza- They were not very vocal about who they were. It was an anarchist group of some sort. Everyone looked like they were under the age of 25.
Wow, next time I see you remind me to tell you a funny story about this video!
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