Yesterday, a pro-life and anti-gay marriage group sparked controversy when they gathered on 16th Street in front of the Sheraton hotel. As they shouted things like “homo-sex is sin", they also traded insults with a group of unconnected pro-choice Denver residents and convention goers. The taunting and bickering between the two groups certainly made those in the area take notice. And a few Denver residents told me they hadn’t see things get that intense before. But the police had things under control and every protest has to get a permit from the city so I’m sure the group wasn’t unexpected.
On Sunday fewer then 1,000 anti-war protesters marched between the state capital and the Pepsi Center. The number was less than expected, but hasn't been the only time activists have made a show during the convention.
Almost all of the DNC activities are centered in a few buildings in downtown Denver, and close to those buildings are all the hotels where delegates, donors, and members of the press are staying. During the day one is bound to run into several activist groups holding up a sign reading “Make Love not War” or “Impeach President Bush”. A group from PETA was driving around in costumes of pigs to protest animal cruelty. The activism spans the ideological spectrum, but doesn't compare to the attention grabbing protests of the 60's. A reporter who covered the conventions in 2004, said the level of protests and activists activities is nothing compared to those sparked when the Republican National Convention came to New York. Go figure.
And where there is a protest there is bound to be people like me documenting the event. Take a look at a few pictures of protests throughout the week:
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