[MD] fyi ; truly Orwellian

[MarshaV]

Published: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 10:00 PM



An illegal, Orwellian violation of free-speech rights? Or just a smart tactic to protect train passengers' safety from rowdy would-be demonstrators during a busy evening commute?

The question resonated Saturday in San Francisco and beyond as details emerged of Bay Area Rapid Transit officials' decision to cut off underground cell phone service for a few hours at some stations Thursday. Commuters at stations from downtown to the city's main airport were affected as BART officials sought to tactically thwart a planned protest over the recent fatal shooting of a 45-year-old man by transit police. 


http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2011/08/san_francisco_cell_phone_shutd.html


 
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_7x-rNd4yU    
 
 

 
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