By John Vibes Beaverton, OR — Four activists were recently arrested for chalking phrases like “save the animals” and “no new animal lab,” on a public sidewalk, with washable chalk.
Late last month the activists wrote the message in chalk to protest the construction of an underground animal experimentation facility at the University of Washington. It did not take long for police to show up, and when they did they arrested all of the activists and charged them with harassment, criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct.
According to witnesses, police did not even attempt to interact with the activists or ask them any questions, but immediately …read more
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