Whew. I survived that 2-day heat wave. Back to burning propane for the next week or so.
The May Day demonstrations went pretty well. Minor property damage, few injuries, and few arrests. The taxpayer will be on the hook for a handful of unlawful arrest suits, but apparently no injuries. SPD has become very, very, good at dealing with things like this. Preparation and outreach with the demonstrators helps a lot, a completely massive show of force seems to work (more cops than marchers), and the bicycle troops are working out very well. A well-trained cop on a bike is by far the most formidable force in events like this.
If the city released those arrested this morning, handing them a $10,000 check on their way out would be a bargain….