Police experimented with a new tactic Friday night as they responded to a weeklong Occupy Seattle demonstration at Westlake Park -- ticketing drivers who honked in support of protesters.
Starting at 11 p.m. Friday, police started pulling over and ticketing drivers who honked as they drove past protesters.
When the first car -- a taxi -- was pulled over, the protesters followed and shouted at police who then formed a blockade around the driver's cab.
The cab driver was then given a $144 ticket -- and protesters ended up handing him money afterwards to help pay for his fine.
I guess instead of honking to support a national movement, you could flip off the cops instead. At least it would be quiet. I gotta say, I think it's awesome that protesters helped him pay for the fine. It shows who is trying to do the right thing for their fellow man, and who is oppressing those who dare speak out. If I wasn't already on board, I would be now.
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