Dear Wei et al, The bright son of a friend of mine is one of those jailed in Philly. I don't know what he personally did, but if he participated in destroying property or throwing rocks at cops, I would consider that he deserves his little week in jail. Republicans have a right to voice their bullshit just as much as Democrats do. ==Dan >Today, as hundreds remain in jail in Philadelphia, simply for protesting >against the plutocratic practices of the Republican party, we might well >consider the degree to which freedom of assembly and freedom of speech are >under serious threat. Which side would Pound be on? (Did he ever side with >ANY demonstrators who protested the rule of Mussolini? Did he ever side >with any trade union organization which protested labor conditions in the US >or in Italy, during the era of fascism? > HOME: Dan Pearlman 102 Blackstone Blvd. #5 Providence, RI 02906 Tel.: 401 453-3027 email: [log in to unmask] Fax: (253) 681-8518 http://www.uri.edu/artsci/english/clf/ OFFICE Department of English University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 02881 Tel.: 401 874-4659