I know that this is off-topic, but  I feel it might neverless be of
interest to some list members.

On Day One of the Battle of Quebec 100 demonstrators were arrested.  The
poice used tear gas. On day Two another 250 were arrested.  On Day Two the
police added a water cannon to their weaponry, and shot a few rubber
bullets.  About 10 protesters and 6 policemen were hospitalized.  Several
shops and a CTV van had their windows broken.  The estimated number of
protesters is 30 000, of whom 2000 are violent.  So far the police are
winning.

Supporting demonstrations took place in  Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Vancouver.
There were 5000 participants in the Vancouver demonstration.

Surrounded by the Battle of Quebec the Summit of the Americas seems to be
going on successfully.  I suggest that future Summits of the Americas be
held on an ocean liner in mid-Atlantic.

Joseph B. Reid
17 Glebe Road West
Toronto    M5P 1C8                       Tel. 416 486-6071

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