Tens of thousands rally across nation to denounce Assembly action(S.Korea)

[chenGOD]

"Protest against the impeachment of President Roh Moo-hyun is spreading nationwide among civic groups and voters.

Claiming the impeachment was a coup d'etat by parliament, civic groups insist they will hold candle-light rallies every evening in Gwanghwamun, downtown Seoul, until the Constitutional Court annuls the impeachment."

-snip---- more here: Korea Herald


and here's a picture (with apologies to the 56kers)

[Capt_Nemo]

1. That picture is what TRUE democracy is all about

The people asserting their power.

[chenGOD]

2. And notice this from the article:

"About 70,000 people holding candles silently walked past City Hall and along the main road leading to Gyeongbok Palace, while about 7,000 riot police looked on. The rally began at 6 p.m. and finished by midnight without any clashes. No arrests or injuries were reported."

Don't tell John Timoney!!!

[whatelseisnew]

3. Could it happen in the US? (n/t)

[CerealMurderer]

5. What percentage is 70,000 out of the total SK population?

Is there enough to effect change?

[CerealMurderer]

4. Why so much red?

Are these protesters in support of the communist party?

[bemildred]

6. Yep, all commies.

Another domino falls.