Thread: Gascon praises officers , criticizes sweeps

June 27, 2008 - 9:21PM
Gascon praises officers, criticizes sweeps
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Katie McDevitt, Tribune
Mesa police Chief George Gascón said Friday he is proud of the fact that two days of demonstrations went smoothly, but he is still worried about Sheriff Joe Arpaio's plans for future immigration sweeps.

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"I am concerned about the consequences of his actions," Gascón said during the second day of the sweeps.

Only about 35 protesters turned out near Baseline Road and Mesa Drive for the second day of the operation, but some still took the stage and gave motivational speeches to a cheering crowd.

"What has happened yesterday and today is a magnificent act of citizenship," said Antonio Bustamante, a Phoenix attorney. "Because of the mobilization of the community ... what has been the result? The sheriff did not set up here."

By 7 p.m. Friday, the sheriff's office hadn't released updated information on the day's sweeps. Deputies wrapped up their first day Thursday with 37 arrests, including 13 illegal immigrants. Arpaio wasn't immediately available for comment.

Although there were fewer police officers at the event Friday, they moved in close any time people from opposing groups came near one another.

"I was very proud of the way (the officers) handled this yesterday," Gascón said. "It would've turned into a three-ring circus like it has in the past."







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"I was very proud of the way (the officers) handled this yesterday," Gascón said. "It would've turned into a three-ring circus like it has in the past."

Uhhh, it DID turn into a 3 ring circus.

Only about 35 protesters turned out near Baseline Road and Mesa Drive for the second day of the operation, but some still took the stage and gave motivational speeches to a cheering crowd.

Gaston has got to be a liberal = a nobody trying to be somebody and an accomplished traitor.

Liberals are always crying their stupid heads off but they are good for nothing and a waste of oxygen.