They Took The Bridge

This is interesting. It appears a very small number "took the bridge" - and then a bunch more followed, without being stopped by cops. There's claims police led them - this may be true. If there was congestion, and the cops are getting yelled at, I can completely imagine a couple of people walked on the bridge, and then the cops just allowing the rest through so they could arrest them. I think the cops have a pretty hard job in this scenario though - I can't imagine it's much fun being there and putting up with the inevitable abuse. It seems more likely a few people took the bridge either to piss off cops, or to make a statement, or maybe even because they were getting crushed. It's pretty ridiculous to arrest people for standing on a bridge - but rules are rules, and to be honest, it's increased media coverage no end, so whether the cops, or the protestors are responsible - does it matter? I just hope this doesn't descend into an LA riots type scenario: hatred between cops and protestors. I think the cops should send men in uniform to join the march - I heard a rumor some military guys intended to do that. Anyway. Back to screenplay.