Police fired tear gas as tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators brought parts of central Hong Kong to a standstill Sunday, in a dramatic escalation of protests that have gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for days.
There were chaotic scenes, with protesters screaming “Shame!” at police as they tried to shield themselves from the clouds of gas, AFP reporters said.
Several scuffles broke out between police in riot gear and demonstrators angered by the use of tear gas, which is rare in Hong Kong. An elderly woman was seen being carried away by protesters.
Police had earlier used hand-held pepper spray on demonstrators who had spilt onto a major multi-lane highway after breaking through barricades set up to stop people swelling the crowds camped outside Hong Kong’s government headquarters since Friday.
"... It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfill the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country. Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings."....I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
Sunday, September 28, 2014
HONG KONG PROTESTS GROWS AS COMMUNIST CHINA CONTROL OF THE ONE COUNTRY TWO SYSTEM RULE OVER HONG KONG SINCE 1997 GETS A RESOUNDING CRY FOR REFORM AS CHINA CHOOSES WHO MUST RUN AND WHO THE PEOPLE MUST VOTE FOR–THE SO CALLED DEMOCRAT FORM OF COMMUNISTIC RULE
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